Category: Plants

There are so many plants to choose from for your garden that it can be hard to know where to start or how to best take care of them. We’re here to help with guides, answers to your questions, and more. Whether you’re gardening vegetables, fruits, indoor plants, herbs, spices, trees, shrubs, succulents, or flowers, there’s something for everyone. We’ll give you everything you need to know about whatever you end up choosing so you can grow it successfully.

  • How Much Does A Tree Weigh?

    How Much Does A Tree Weigh?

    The average weight of a 10-to-15-inch diameter tree is 45 to 55 pounds. The approximate range of weight for living trees spans from 1,000 pounds to about 2 million pounds. This broad range is a result of many different factors. 

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  • What Temperature Will Kill a Palm Tree

    What Temperature Will Kill a Palm Tree

    We’ll explain what’s the ideal temperature for palm trees, along with some useful tips to keep palm trees healthy in cold temperatures. We’ll also discuss some palm tree species that can survive freezing temperatures.

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  • 7 Philodendron Types (Beautiful Images)

    7 Philodendron Types (Beautiful Images)

    Philodendrons are a huge genus of over 450 flowering plants that mostly come from the Araceae family. They come from South America and certainly have a rainforest feel with their vine-like growth and shrubs, its bright stems, and large glossy leaves.

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  • Beginners Guide to Growing Boston Ferns

    Beginners Guide to Growing Boston Ferns

    If you’re new to growing Boston ferns, this guide will teach you everything you need to know about how to care for them. We’ll cover everything from potting soil to watering frequency, so you can keep your fern healthy and looking its best.

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  • Should I Cut Off Brown Spots on Pothos?

    Should I Cut Off Brown Spots on Pothos?

    Ah, Pothos. A very attractive, very desirable plant that everyone wants to keep as a houseplant. And for good reason, the heart-shaped leaves and trailing vines of pothos are simply beautiful. But sometimes, even the most beautiful plants can get a little sickly-looking.

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  • Can Potted Evergreens Survive Cold Falls and Winters?

    Can Potted Evergreens Survive Cold Falls and Winters?

    Potted evergreens can be particularly vulnerable in pots, as they don’t have the normal insulation they do from their roots being planted deep underground, but they certainly can survive cold falls and winters by following some steps to prepare your plant.

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  • What Is Eating My Marigolds in My Garden (How to Prevent)

    What Is Eating My Marigolds in My Garden (How to Prevent)

    If you are growing marigolds, you may run into issues with unwanted garden residents and visitors helping themselves to your beautiful flowers. Want to what is eating the marigolds in your garden? Read on as we lift the lid on what is eating marigolds in your garden!

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  • 21 Yellow Fruits – Some May be New to You!

    21 Yellow Fruits – Some May be New to You!

    Yellow fruits increase your appetite because the color signifies happiness. Specifically, the brain secretes the feel-good hormone (serotonin) when you see yellow. For this reason, it’s wise to include a few yellow fruits in your fruit bowl.

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  • Can You Eat Tomato Leaves? Cooked or Raw

    Can You Eat Tomato Leaves? Cooked or Raw

    The toxicity of tomato leaves depends on the consumer’s health conditions and habits. The leaves contain chlorophyll and water, which improve physical well-being. So, what makes eating tomato leaves unconventional? 

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  • Can You Leave Dahlias In The Ground Over Winter?

    Can You Leave Dahlias In The Ground Over Winter?

    If you live in zone 8-10, the winter temperatures are mild, so your dahlias can survive winter with little management. In zone 7, you may leave the tubers in the ground if the winter temperatures do not fall below 20 degrees F. Learn more here.

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  • Peach Tree Blooms (All You Need To Know)

    Peach Tree Blooms (All You Need To Know)

    People who grow peach trees often want to get them to flower much sooner and there are ways you can do this. In this guide, we’ll look at how to boost your peach tree blooms and tell you everything you need to know about these flowering trees. 

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