Mulching is a simple solution to one of the most difficult problems in the garden—weeds. But there are so many types of mulch, from landscape fabric to wood chips, leaves, and even cardboard. Which is the best to control grass and weeds? The best way to inhibit weed growth is to use at least 6 …
Best Mulch to Suppress Grass? (11 Types Compared) Read More »
Some of the houseplants and the plants in the garden could be a danger you were not aware of. These plants release a milky sap that can be toxic to touch when you prune them or break a stem by accident. Are all plants with milky sap poisonous? Should you be worried? Plants that …
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Despite their vital role in nature, bees are not always the most welcomed visitors. Whether it’s an allergy or fear of their stings, there are a handful of reasons why you may prefer not to have them in your yard. So, what plants can you have in the garden that do not attract bees? You …
Lawnmowers are an amazing gardening tool that makes our lives so much easier, but many of us run into 11 issues when using the machine. And not getting these issues right can even hurt the machine. Let’s go over these common issues one by one. 1. Do lawn mower blades turn clockwise or counterclockwise? A …
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If you want an easy and convenient way to grow flowers to attract pollinators to your garden or to simply start a pretty wildflower patch in your yard, you need to make seed bombs. Here are the 11 most commonly asked questions about how to plant them. 1. What are seed bombs? Also known as …
If your lawn has issues with brown spots or water puddles where water just cannot penetrate the soil, you may have heard of the method of just poking holes into the lawn, or lawn aeration. Is it legit or is it just a myth? Lawn aeration is necessary for lawn maintenance once a year. It …
If your lawn pools water and has brown spots even after getting plenty of water, chances are the soil is hydrophobic or water-repellant. A quick way to help water penetrate into the soil is to use a soil-wetting agent. The best soil-wetting product is one that fixes the root of the problem by breaking …
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From giant banyan trees to orchids, epiphytic cacti, and tiny succulents, a diversity of plants have aerial roots sprouting into the air above ground rather than into the soil. While some live above ground, others live on the ground and even in water. Which plants have aerial roots? Epiphytic plants, such as Phalaenopsis orchids, grow …
Most people thought that orchids need little light and are best grown indoors. In fact, many orchids can tolerate and some actually need a strong sun to grow vigorously with more vibrant flower colors. Orchids that require the full sun are Vandas and Cattleya alliance plants (Cattleya, Epidendrum, Laelia, Encyclia). Oncidiums and hard-cane Dendrobiums can …
