As strange and impractical as the topic of this article might sound, it’s actually true that there are houseplants out there that can grow without sunlight. Yes, these particular types of indoor plants prefer shade rather than direct sunlight! Today, we’ll take a look at shade-loving houseplants in detail and shine some light on what…
Many times in our Facebook group, people have asked whether growing shrubs in the peak of winter is a good idea. And, my answer has always been: it depends on the shrub. In today’s article, allow me to share with you a careful selection of shrubs that bring color to the garden even in the…
A moldy fruitcake leftover? That’s hardly the peak of holiday disappointment. The true Christmas anticlimax is when your Schlumbergera refuses to Schlumbergera. It’s not for lack of trying, though. It’s for lack of darkness, proper temperature, and perhaps too little (tough) love. If a stern talking-to, then begging on your knees hasn’t worked, welcome to…
While there are tons of different plant types and varieties out there in the world, I find shade-tolerant plants to be the most unique, with perennials being my favorite since I don’t have to go out of my way to replant them every year. As you’ve probably already guessed, in today’s article, we’ll be taking…
At one moment, your poinsettia was whole and bold, and now it looks like it’s gone through a hole and is bald. What happened? Poinsettias are overly sensitive to their surroundings, like an introvert with social anxiety. Before you too panic and toss the poor thing into the compost heap, know this. They are not…
One of our Facebook community members recently asked about planting something in clay soil, and it made me realize just how much I’ve been neglecting old-school clay gardeners in my work, they deserve a lot more love and appreciation than they get. Today’s article is all about clay soil. We’ll discuss everything from enriching clay…