How to Get Rid of Oxalis: A Complete Guide
Oxalis, often known as “clover” or “sourgrass,” is a pesky weed that can take over your garden, lawn, or indoor plants if not managed properly. While its small, clover-like leaves…
Late Blight Is Back: How We Protect Tomatoes and Potatoes Right Now
What Late Blight Looks Like—and Why It Moves Fast We need to act fast. Extension bulletins in mid-August are flagging new late blight activity. Hotspots include western New York and…
How to Insulate Sliding Glass Doors for Winter: A Practical Guide
Sliding glass doors can be beautiful and functional, but they also tend to be a major source of heat loss during the colder months. The large glass panels, while letting…
Most dangerous plants on Earth
🌿 1. Aconitum (Aka: Monkshood or Wolf’s Bane) 🌳 2. Manchineel Tree 🌸 3. Oleander 🍇 4. Rosary Pea (Abrus precatorius) 🥵 5. Giant Hogweed 🧪 6. Castor Bean Plant…
Weeping Willow Tree
Weeping Willows: Why We Still Plant the Tree That Moves Like Water What Makes a Weeping Willow Different Stand near a weeping willow and time slows down. Branches fall like…
Autumn Blooming Cherry
Why This Tree Feels Like a Little Miracle We wait for spring. We plan for spring. But sometimes, a few pale petals appear when the year leans the other way.…
Autumn Blaze® Maple: A Seasonal Spectacle in Red and Gold
Why ‘Autumn Blaze’ Wins Right Now We want a tree that shows up. We want shade in summer, fire in fall, and low drama the rest of the year. In…
What is Huernia Zebrina, the Lifesaver Cactus?
Meet the Pattern: What This Succulent Really Is Huernia zebrina is a showstopper. We call it the “Lifesaver Cactus” because the flower looks like a candy ring. Thick. Glossy. A…
SunPatiens: Big Color, Full Sun, Zero Drama
What Makes SunPatiens Different Let’s say it out loud. We love impatiens. We love easy color. We love beds that glow like neon and pots that pop from the street.…
Gardening in an Apartment
What if you could grow an amazing garden in your home? It is possible! In this blog post, we will talk about how to start a garden indoors. We will…