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Burro’s Tail Plant – How To Grow and Propagate
These small, succulent plants native to most parts of the Northern Hemisphere, are popular as both landscape and container plants. In this article, we…
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Lilac Care and Propagation
Lilacs are some of the most beautiful plants, with their vibrant colours and sweet fragrance! They are perfect for any landscaping application, including hedges, foundation plantings, small…
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Gooseberry Jelly
I decided to make gooseberry jelly instead of jam as it takes less preparation time. The gooseberry gin that I made last year was…
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Acid Loving Plants That Like Acidic Soil
If you have acidic soil which is below a pH of 7, but ideally hanging out at around 5.5, you could have great ground…
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Plants That Love The Sun
Plants that love the sun may provide vitality and colour to bare regions in the landscape. Before selecting plants, determine where the sun shines…
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Peace Lily Care – Spathiphyllum Plant
More than 30 different types of plants belong to this group along with dozens of hybrids. They are native to tropical areas of the…
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Care For The Salvia Plant: Flower, Medicinal and Culinary
The more than 900 species more commonly known as sages are related to Nepeta (Catmint) and Monarda (Bee Balm). The common sage The common…
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How To Grow And Care For Bromeliads Plants
You may be surprised to know that pineapples are a type of terrestrial bromeliad, and they have a quite complex root system. They grow…
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How To Grow Lemon Trees From Seed
There is something about the fresh smell of a flowering lemon tree. Lush, dark green, oval leaves shining in the sunlight. Their fragrant, white…
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Janet Craig Dracaena: Low Light Houseplant
Dracaena Janet Craig has been a favourite indoor workhorse for decades, often used as a floor plant in interior conditions or mass planted in…
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How To Make A Terrarium
Terrariums make great additions to any room. There are endless options for variety, decorations and plants. They can be assembled in minutes and will…
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Overwatering Plants Is To Be Avoided
Overwatering plants can drown them, lead to root rot, attract unwanted pests, among other nasty effects. Sometimes heavy rains wash through gardens or cloudy…
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How To Grow And Care For the Popular Jasmine Plant
The Jasmine plant (Jasminum polyanthus) is a beautiful plant that smells great. It grows well in containers, as a hanging plant, or over a…
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Diatomaceous Earth Keeps Insects Away
Insects are all at once the friend and the foe of the gardener. Beneficial bugs help with pollination and can help to keep the…
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Top 5 Plant Killing Diseases and Protections
Plant diseases can ruin your day! If you have several ornamental or edible plants in your garden, it’s a good idea to have a…
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How to Prune Tomato Plants
It’s simple…. You’ll get the greatest yield when you learn how to prune tomato plants. Growing tomatoes is somewhat akin to growing bonsai. It…
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African Violet Care and Propagation
We are big fans of African violets and know many of you are, too! These houseplants add color to any space in winter and…
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Easy Care Pothos Plant
The Pothos is one of the – “Best indoor plants for clean air.”
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Tropical Hibiscus and Hardy Hibiscus
Hibiscus ornamentals include varieties that bloom profusely for months, with eye-catching blooms in a variety of colours up to 30 cm wide. Of the…
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Trumpet Vine Growth, Care and Pruning
The trumpet vine, hummingbird vine or Trumpet Creeper vine is the common name for Campsis radicans pronounced (kamp’-sis), which belongs to the family Bignoniaceae.…
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How To Grow And Care For Marigold Flowers
The Marigold, a cheerful and easy plant to grow, and the first choice among those who want a bright and splendid natural display for…
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Tips For Making Landscape Mounds And Berms
Landscape mounds and berms are a great way to add interest to your yard and landscape. They’re straight forward to build if you follow…
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Peperomia Care, Propagation and Varieties
The Peperomia plant is an easy care, versatile and recommended houseplant that that may be used in any room of the house. They are…
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Beneficial Insects and Good Bugs For Your Garden
Here’s the deal on Beneficial Insects (aka good garden bugs). You may think all insects are pests or bugs, but that simply is not…
