I want you to imagine a forest full of trees. You’ll likely picture lots of different tall trees in your mind’s eye with all the colorful flowers, fruits, and wildlife that may be among them as well. But a forest filled with the shortest tree is more likely to resemble a large field of grass!…
Just recently, I suddenly remembered one time when I saw a morning show host showing how he would water plants with white wine once a week. I found it intriguing (to say the least!) since I’ve never heard of anyone else ever doing it before. Is there any good in “wining” your plants or is…
When we think of flowering plants, we normally relate them with sweet scents we’d smell in the garden or essences used in perfumes. However, some plants just smell so bad that flies mistake them for rotting flesh—which is definitely a scent you’d never want to wear! Titan arum (Amorphophallus titanum), also called corpse or carrion…
Cats can be very determined when they want to do something. Unfortunately for us home gardeners, that also includes digging our beloved plants. But don’t lose hope! There are a few tricks for you to try and effectively stop cats from digging into your plants both at home and outdoors. Deter cats from digging into…
Winters are becoming colder every year, much to the annoyance of many gardeners. It’s devastating to lose your plants to frost, however, it doesn’t always have to be like that! Whether you’re experiencing sub-zero or single-digit temperatures, I can assure you that there’s a frost-resistant plant for you in this list! The 12 best frost-resistant…
Climbing plants are beautiful, no doubt about that. Most species are known to flourish in full sun, however, so growing them in shady landscapes or homes can lead to more dead plants than I’d like to admit. The good news? You still have plenty of shade-tolerant options! The 15 best climbing plants that can tolerate…