Gardening

Bonsai is an art form that has been around for ages. It is a Japanese term for the practice of growing miniature trees in pots. …

Moles are small mammals commonly associated with rodents like rats or mice because of their similar-looking appearance. These mammals have velvety fur, small hindlimbs, and …

There is so much to like about lilies. They are bold and beautiful, courtesy of their black-speckled flowers, and come in various shades such as …

The Monstera deliciosa houseplant is also called the Swiss-cheese plant. It gets this name owing to one unusual characteristic of its leaves— they have numerous …

Zucchini is a type of summer squash harvested and eaten while immature. Often mistaken for a vegetable, it is a slightly sweet, mildly flavored fruit …

Squash is a famous summer vegetable that can be eaten raw or cooked to a tender flavor. It’s soft and juicy on the inside and …

Gardeners growing olive trees may have to contend with leaf loss at some stage of their life cycle. Is this something that you need to …

Leaves flipping over before it rains? Does this happen, or is it a mythical occurrence among the many we keep hearing about?  Before we water …

The Calathea plant (prayer plant) is a gardeners’ favorite primarily because it requires almost no maintenance.  Their unique green foliage always brings a rare sense …

Curly tail lizards can be a problem around your garden or patio, especially if you live in Florida. They eat almost anything, including regular food …

Helianthus annuus, also known as sunflowers, are gorgeous looking. Their beautiful bright-looking yellow bloom is why they are called happy flowers. They are great for …

Pothos is one of the easiest plants to look after— even when kept in the dark, it remains green and healthy.  It tolerates neglect pretty …

Garden Arch is a freestanding structure that supports vines and other climbing plants in your garden. It also acts as a passageway and makes your …

Are your garden and aquarium littered with countless snail eggs? Do you have sleepless nights over the sight of them? Snail eggs typically appear like spotted …

Are you facing an infestation of weevils in your garden? You are not alone as they are the leading cause of damage in gardens—making them …

Lavender, also referred to as Lavandula, is a herbaceous perennial plant that morphs into an evergreen shrub. It’s categorized as a flowering plant in the …

Do you spot wild mushrooms in your vegetable garden every now and then? Mushrooms are fungi that can grow in any environment as long as …

The conventional way of watering your garden plants is by using a hose. While this appears convenient and practical, what if using a hose isn’t …

Did you ever wonder if wood could be a food source for someone apart from termites? Given its sturdiness, it’s safe to assume that wood …

If you have already built a rock-solid shed in your garden, your next problem will be filling the gaps under it. So how should you …