Plant Care

Ah yes, May 15. The unofficial gardening new year. Frost is (hopefully) gone, your plants are either in or about to be, and the sun has started cooking anything left in a black plastic pot. But while this feels like the “go go go” moment of the season, it’s also when people start making classic …

Staking is just what it sounds like—giving your taller or top-heavy plants something to lean on so they don’t collapse under their own beauty. Think of it as a gentle helping hand. No judgment, no overbearing rules—just a bit of backup when gravity starts doing its thing. You’ve probably seen peonies snap in half the …

This article takes a closer look at a practical and eye-opening YouTube video that showcases how everyday garden weeds—often seen as a nuisance—can be transformed into powerful, organic fertilizer. The video, produced by the YouTube channel GrowVeg, offers an in-depth guide on how to turn unwanted weeds into free and effective plant food, using nothing …

Mother’s Day is a special occasion celebrated globally to honor and appreciate the ceaseless efforts, love and sacrifices of mothers. It is a day dedicated to acknowledging the significant role that mothers play in shaping our lives and societies. This day serves as a reminder of the countless contributions and the immense unconditional love that …

Let’s say your yard is currently a frying pan, and you’re the egg. You’re not here for theories. You want shade. Now. Fortunately, a few plants are more than up to the task. These are the overachievers, the show-offs, the leafy equivalents of kids who skip a grade. Let’s look at 10 of the fastest, …

The longer we nurture our plants, the more we understand them. When you see their leaves curling inward, you know your plant craves your attention to correct something.  The terrific news is that inward leaf curl is entirely reversible. So, relax, take a breath, and continue reading to explore the causes of this seemingly irrational …

Are you looking for a care guide for Anthurium Andraeanum? The Flamingo flower is a plant I have had in my care for many years. While the care is not difficult, here are some great tips to make it bloom vigorously. Anthurium Andraeanum Plant The Anthurium andraeanum is a heart-shaped indoor plant known as Flamingo …

How much light do Anthurium need? Anthuriums, such as the Flamingo flower, grow in the understory of tropical rainforests. They are mostly epiphytes that live on other trees and objects. The Anthurium genus consists of more than 1000 species and belongs to the Araceae or Aroid family. As Anthuriums outside grow under trees and are protected …

How to root roses from a bouquet in water? You’ll read in this article my experience growing roses from cut flowers. Roses are some of the most romantic and beautiful flowers out there. According to Arizona University, some popular cultivars are Hybrid tea, Floribundas Polyanthas, and Grandifloras. It’s hard not to want to let those flowers …

This article will reveal great information about the best plant companions for blueberries. I am growing multiple blueberry bushes in my garden. The blueberry is a woody shrub. According to the Southern Appalachian Botanical Society, it belongs to the Vaccinium genus. it is a perennial highbush that grows for multiple years. I have tried different …