TL;DR (Too Long; Didn’t Read) The Plant Lover’s Dilemma You just got a beautiful Calathea with leaves that are painted with complicated designs of green, pink, and cream. You find the ideal place for it, …
An asparagus patch is a long-term investment in your garden and your table. It’s a true legacy planting. If you take good care of it, it can grow tasty, nutrient-rich spears for twenty years or …
Let’s be honest for a second. If you garden, you’ve probably been disappointed by hydrangeas before. You watered, worried, and waited a whole year, only to get a thick, leafy green shrub with no blooms, …
Some smells can take us back in time and bring back memories in a way that sight or sound can’t. Many gardeners think that the smell of a Mock Orange (Philadelphus) in full bloom on …
The first Forsythia bush of the season bursting into a fountain of pure, unabashed yellow is the most welcome and exciting sight for gardeners in colder areas. It’s the loud and plain sign that winter’s …
Every gardener wants a plant that will give them a lot of bright color all summer long without needing a lot of care. We look for that one plant that can survive a challenging place …
TL;DR (Too Long; Didn’t Read) Introduction: The Living Art of Calatheas Have you ever thought about why the leaves of your calathea move around all day and fold up at night like hands in prayer? …
TL;DR (Too Long; Didn’t Read) There is only one rule for successfully fertilizing Calatheas: less is more. They don’t need a lot of food, and giving them too much fertilizer is much worse than not …
TL;DR (Too Long; Didn’t Read) When it comes to watering Calatheas, quality is more important than quantity. Most issues, including crispy edges and yellowing, are caused by the kind of water used and schedules that …
TL;DR (Too Long; Didn’t Read) This guide helps you choose the right Calathea by organizing over 40 types by care difficulty. Hello, plant lover! You’re probably here because you’re fascinated by the magnificent, complex beauty …
TL;DR (Too Long; Didn’t Read) The Calathea Musaica, or “Network Plant,” is one of the most forgiving and easy-to-care-for plants in the Calathea family, making it perfect for beginners. Its thick, leathery leaves make it …
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Basic Garden Planning: Layout and Design for Beginners Looking out into an empty backyard can be absolutely horrible as well as exciting. It is a …
Are you gazing at a stretch of barren ground where you want for a rich, green lawn or a patchwork, depressed-looking yard? I see it …
(even if you have never gardened before) Have you ever stood in the produce section staring at a depressed-looking tomato and wondered, “I wish I …
Picture this: you’re standing in your backyard, coffee in hand, surveying that perpetually soggy patch near the downspout where nothing seems to grow except weeds …
Spend a time visualizing your patio, balcony, or small sunny area by front door. Imagine then a lovely tree standing there. Imagine its graceful branches …
A summer garden offers a particular type of charm. Warm dirt on your hands, the hum of contented bees, and the promise of fresh, sun-ripened …
Having a big lawn causes a certain kind of sticker shock. It occurs in the home improvement store’s fertilizing section. You stand there staring at …
You accomplished exactly what was needed. You bought the lovely pot, the elegant bag of soil, the ideal small plant from the nursery. You gave …
Oh, the charming conundrum! Whether you’re a seasoned master trying to expand your green kingdom or you’re just dipping your toes into the amazing world …
Every beautiful garden begins as a dream. You see what I mean, not exactly? Tubs of luscious red tomatoes, armloads of vivid zinnias, and crisp, …