Anubha Gupta

Weeds are unwanted plants that are usually non-native. They spread across pretty quickly, often denying water and nutrient resources to the native plants. Typically, there …

Baby tears is a mat-forming perennial plant in the family Urticaceae. It’s native to the islands of the Western Mediterranean, particularly Sardinia and Corsica. Interestingly, …

Gardening can be fun. But things can turn ugly when one of your treasured plants gets infected, and you have no idea what pest or …

Are Snails and Slugs a menace to your potted plants? Having a small batch of these creatures in your garden could be beneficial but not …

Dieffenbachia is a herbaceous perennial native to tropical American countries. It is commonly known as dumbcane but has several other names; Gold Dieffenbachia, Variable Dieffenbachia, …

Armenian cucumber is a long, slender, pale green fruit with a mild, crisp taste. It has the appearance of cucumber on the inside and also …

Rhubarb sparks much interest in gardeners once they come across look-alike plants in their yards. The confusion arises from plants that have similar stems and …

Have you heard of the Japanese Knotweed? It’s a nightmare for most homeowners and gardeners. It will damage your property and is expensive to remove …

It’s common knowledge that most domesticated plants are edible and safe for human consumption. But there’s also the other side of the coin. There are …

Did you know some plants look like Corn Dogs and Cornstalks? Funny, right? These plants resemble the sausage on a stick meal you enjoy eating …

Little Devil Ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Diabolo‘) is a stylish upright and dense, multi-stem shrub that gardeners love growing thanks to its rich purple foliage. It …

Spinach is a leafy green plant popularized by cartoons like Popeye The Sailor Man. Well, kids of the ’70s would know more. It is highly …

Gardeners use wood chippers periodically to cut the limbs and branches of trees into chips. The machine is handy for cleaning up your garden after …

Carrot is a popular root vegetable that thrives in a range of climates. Its rich flavor and texture add zing to salads and culinary dishes. …

If you have a sloped backyard, your worry must be to shape it into a usable place. A sloped backyard in your property offers you …

Let’s face it: Ants are beneficial insects, and it’s worth having them around, but an increasing population can be a menace to both your house …

Living without cucumbers is difficult, isn’t it? The vine plant belonging to the gourd family finds multiple uses in our home and kitchen. Whether making …

If you didn’t know birds can get aggressive, wait until you meet mockingbirds. Having them around your garden will leave you infuriated. First, you will …

Did you know some plants can grow in water? This is handy, especially if you want to propagate plants indoors without soiling your house. You can …

Are birds eating away grass seeds in your garden?  While they are good to have around, they sometimes pose a nuisance. You will get a …