When to Cut Holly for Christmas?
Holly is a lovely Christmas plant that can be used along with mistletoe, ivy, and rosemary to create wreaths and other festive decorations. If you have holly growing in your …
Plants
How to Plant Succulents in Glass Containers: Creating a Succulent Display
When you buy a new succulent plant, it will likely be planted in a plastic pot. You may like to transfer your little succulent into a nicer pot or container. …
Mother of Thousands Varieties: A Guide to the Most Popular Varieties
Mother of thousands are an attractive and unique succulent. They are a hardy plant with the Latin name Kalanchoe and are also commonly called the alligator plant, devils’ backbone, or …
Why is my Hen and Chick Plant Dying? [How to Revive and Care for Them]
Caring for a Hen and Chick Plant: Why is my Hen and Chick Plant Dying? Hen and chicks are succulents that originate from dry desert locations. These succulents are Sempervivum …
How Long Do Moon Cactus Live? [Not Long, Here’s Why]
Moon Cacti generally have a relatively short life span. These cacti live on average between one and three years. With the proper care and attention, some plants can live five …
How to Get Thick Stems on Tomato Plants
Growing tomatoes is very popular with gardeners across America, as the fruits are relatively easy to grow and taste great. Tomatoes are very versatile and can be used in various …
Best Time of Year to Plant Tomatoes
Tomatoes generally take between seventy and ninety days to grow and ripen, depending on the variety you decide to grow and the climate where you live. It’s recommended that you …
Can Too Much Lime Hurt Tomatoes?
Tomatoes require the correct soil pH to grow well; if the soils lacking calcium or has a low pH which indicates it’s too acidic, many gardeners add lime to the …
Black Worms on Tomato Plants [Why They’re There and What to Do]
Many common garden pests love to feed on tomato plants. If your plants are affected by black worms, you may be wondering what they are and how to get rid …
Does Lettuce Need Full Sun? A Guide to Growing Lettuce
Homegrown lettuce tastes excellent and is very healthy. Likely, the leafy, green lettuce leaves you harvest from your garden will be fresher and nicer than anything you can buy in …