Garden Tips

Every backyard bird lover knows the struggle, one week your bird bath sparkles, and the next it’s coated in slimy green algae. You scrub it clean, refill it with fresh...

The Bird of Paradise is one of the most striking plants you can grow. Its lush foliage and exotic, crane-like flowers can turn a simple corner into a tropical retreat....

Alyssum is a gardener’s delight. With clusters of tiny, fragrant blossoms that form soft carpets of white, purple, or pink, this plant is as versatile as it is charming. Gardeners...

The ponytail palm (Beaucarnea recurvata) is a plant that loves to surprise people. With its bulb-like base and cascade of strappy green leaves, it looks whimsical on a shelf. But...

If you’re like most plant lovers, you’ve probably slipped a saucer under every pot in your home or garden. They seem like a no-brainer, catch the extra water, protect your...

If your lemon tree has stopped flowering or its harvests have become fewer each season, you’re not alone. Many gardeners face the same frustration. However, you can bring those blooms...

If you’ve ever walked out on a frosty morning, axe in hand, ready to break through a sheet of ice just so your animals can drink, you know how exhausting...

Philodendrons are natural statement-makers. Their lush, bold foliage can transform any space into a tropical retreat, and the larger the leaves, the more dramatic the effect. But getting those oversized,...

The fishbone cactus, also called Zigzag or Ric Rac Cactus, is a conversation starter with its striking, jagged foliage. But what many plant lovers don’t realize is that this quirky...

English Ivy (Hedera helix) is a timeless plant with a reputation for being hardy and low-maintenance outdoors. Its graceful vines and lush foliage make it just as desirable indoors, but...