Pilea plants have been becoming quite popular houseplants over the last couple of years. A good number of people keeping them around claim they’re doing so because they bring good luck. Now, whether you believe in the idea of good fortune or not, I guarantee it’s nice to have this aesthetically appealing plant in your …
Ferns are great additions to both outdoor and indoor gardens. Sadly, though, if not taken good care of (which is to be expected if you’re still new at handling the plant), they tend to develop several challenges that cause their leaves to turn brown and sometimes cause yellowing on the rest of the plant. As …
A few years ago, my sister decided to get a corn plant. After the overwhelming joy of introducing her corn plant into her home, however, disappointment quickly set in. She expected her corn plant to bring her years of luscious foliage, but her corn plant started turning yellow, brown, and growing inwards only two months …
Of all trees I’ve come across, Bonsai trees are one of the most delicate and exceptional since they require constant special care if you want them to succeed. As such, if you’re an amateur gardener or Bonsai owner, chances are you’ll make lots of simple mistakes early own, some of which will result in your …
Most herbs are generally easy to grow, as most of them require nothing but a bit of care, water, and sunshine to flourish. Basil plants are particularly some of the best low maintenance you can pick. With the right conditions, you can rest assured they’ll reward you with a wealth of flavorful, fragrant, and bright …
Why do we need plants? Because plants and humans have a complex relationship that extends far back into our joint history of evolution. Even today, plants remain central to our well-being, not only as a food source but also as a primary component of our medicines, religions, and cultures.
Irises will be distinctive in the garden, especially since they flourish in those wet regions where all other deep-rooted plants would suffer root rot. Better yet, since these plants retail in more than 300 different species you can pick from, there are colors with gorgeous petals to complement any garden.
Why aren’t hummingbirds coming to my feeders? Have you done everything to the best of your ability to make your yard hummingbird-friendly but are yet to spot a single bird? Worry not. While attracting these sketchy birds can be a challenge to total beginners, there are a few things you can do to rectify the …
Thinking, why are my bamboo leaves turning yellow? Come on and see why your lucky bamboo leaves are turning yellow and how you can fix them.
Why are plants important? Better yet, why are plants called producers? Well, this may be news to some, but without plants, practically all life on earth would cease to exist. Think about this next time you see someone pulling up their thistles and chopping down trees. But this doesn’t answer “why are plants called producers?”
Poinsettias tend to flood the market over winter holidays, quickly claiming the title for “the best selling potted flowering plant” – and for good reasons. These plants produce brightly colored bracts or modified leaves that turn white, pink, or red over the holiday season. As such, I understand your frustration if “disaster” has struck and …
One of the main reasons my family and I adore growing pepper is the great diversity of options we can pick from. From the superhot and gnarly seven-pot bubblegums to the huge, sweet bell peppers, any gardener can choose the perfect variety they think will meet their needs and personal preferences.
So, there you were, having a great time throughout the spring gardening season and watching your green cucumbers flourishing in every sense of the word. As the harvest season nears, you have one delicious salad with crisp cucumbers, and you’re hooked. However, just as if disaster struck overnight, the green, lush canopy of young cucumbers …
Why are mushrooms growing in my garden? Is it a good or bad thing? Short answer, mushrooms are a great sign that your garden is healthy. In fact, mushrooms can even rebuild soils that have been destroyed through overproduction or neglect.
Why are cranberries in water? What is it about this superfood that allows it to thrive and grow in bogs and wetlands? Considering the cranberries’ vibrant ruby red glow and delicate nature, it’s pretty hard to imagine that their ideal environment for survival and growth would be such a harsh and unusual place.
Nothing delights us more than the advent of spring after having to endure months of barren winter. After what felt like an eternity of nothing but an empty, brown landscape, it’s astounding to witness the nature around us transforming to different shades of green once again. Punctuating nature even more is also the fact lots …
Are you a plant lover? Or have you recently started growing plants as a hobby? No matter which, you might’ve found yourself asking the question ‘why are the leaves on my plant curling?’.
Are you a beginner at growing plants, having recently taken the hobby? Or are you just a worried plant parent looking for some answers for why is my succulent dying? If so, then read on.
Do you love nuts in your desserts or on their own? Or are you a pistachio lover specifically, and often ask yourself ‘why are pistachios so expensive?’. Has the high price of these delicacies ever become a barrier, keeping you from having them when you’ve been craving them?
Are you always asking yourself the question, ‘why won’t my orchid bloom?’. Do you not know the reason behind ‘why won’t my orchid bloom?’, and have no idea how to prevent that? If that is so, then you are in the right place.