If you were to ask my opinion on what the most beautiful snake plant variety was, I would likely say the Moonshine Snake Plant. Sansevieria moonshine is incredibly unique, as the foliage is light green and silvery as opposed to deep forest green like many other snake plants. Like other snake plants, this is an …
It’s not uncommon to feel a sense of panic when you notice aphids on your tomato plants. They’re one of the most annoying garden pests you can find, and they reproduce incredibly fast. One day, your tomato plant was doing just fine. The next day, you go out and its covered in this nasty pest! …
If you want to get the most out of your gardening season, you should plan on planting for a fall harvest. There are many cool weather crops that can be sown from seed in summer for a bountiful autumn crop. In fact, some crops actually perform best in the fall climate. There is a lower …
Thyme is my personal favorite culinary herb. The aroma is sweet and subtle, perfect for flavoring hearty soups and stews, or for infusing into butters and sauces. Thankfully, thyme is also easy to grow from seed. There are many types of thyme, from German thyme to lemon thyme to creeping ground cover types. However, starting …
If you can’t grow your tomatoes in raised beds or in the ground, container gardening is a great option. It allows you to grow in smaller spaces and easily move your plants from one place to another. But, you have an important choice to make when growing tomatoes in pots: which soil is best? In …
I think I speak for all gardeners when I say there are too many different fertilizers to choose from! Growth fertilizer, bloom fertilizer, blueberry fertilizer, rose fertilizer, tomato fertilizer – the list goes on and on. What if you want to keep it simple and just use one type of fertilizer for all of your plants? For …
If you are planning to grow your own carrots, you may wonder what to expect along the way. So, in this article, I’ll show you the 5 carrot plant growth stages. Carrots are fairly easy to grow, with germination being the most challenging part of the process. Once they sprout, they are easy to maintain …
The Stromanthe Triostar (Stromanthe sanguinea) is one of the most beautiful houseplants you can keep at home. I love the pastel colors and warm, tropical vibes. I don’t think there is any better houseplant to cure the winter blues. Many plants in the Marantaceae family (also known as the prayer plant family) are decorated with …
Mulch is an important part of maintaining any outdoor growing space. From your simple vegetable garden beds, to the flower beds surrounding your home, mulch adds a lot more than just aesthetics to your landscaping. So, what is mulch? Simply put, mulch is a layer of organic or inorganic material that covers the soil between …
Echinacea is a group of popular flowering plants native to North America. Most popular is Echinacea purpurera, also known as purple coneflower. These beautiful flowers are gorgeous in naturalistic landscaping, and are easy to grow at home. In this article, you’ll learn everything you need to know about growing Echinacea from seeds. Before You Start… Before you plant …