Bringing a new plant into your home can be an exciting way to add some green to your indoor spaces. However as a pet owner you want to make sure any new additions are safe for your furry friends. The banana plant (Musa spp.) is a popular choice, but does require some precautions to keep … Read more
Oh. My. Goodness. I HATE fungus gnats. And thats from someone who dislikes using the word hate. And Ive put it in capitals. Yep. That much. When I first started collecting plants I was quickly over-run by Fungus Gnats. And because they love carbon dioxide, the only thing more appealing to them than the moist … Read more
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Baby’s breath, or Gypsophila, is an important crop for specialty cut-flower farmers. Popular for their use as filler in cut-flower arrangements, baby’s breath plants have also made their way into home flower gardens. With their large, airy … Read more
Basket grass, also known by its botanical name Oplismenus hirtellus is a popular ornamental grass cherished for its graceful cascading foliage. To keep your basket grass looking its best, occasional trimming is essential. Proper pruning promotes healthy new growth, enhances the plant’s form, and prevents it from becoming overgrown. In this comprehensive guide we will … Read more
With their graceful, feathery foliage and striking form, bald cypress trees are a treasured landscape specimen However, these stately trees sometimes need to be transplanted to a new location for various reasons Knowing the best time for transplanting bald cypress trees is crucial to ensuring successful establishment without shocking or damaging the tree. In this … Read more
If you love the look of fiddle leaf figs but don’t want to take care of a giant tree, or if you want to add a little variety to your houseplant collection, a bambino fiddle leaf fig, or dwarf fiddle leaf figs, may be the perfect plant for you! These mini fiddles are adorable and … Read more
I have tried for months to germinate my bald cypress seeds and have had no success. The person I got the seeds from said they were already stratified and were fresh. I have heard many methods of germination of these seeds (Dish soap, hot water, alcohol). I was wondering how anyone that grew these from … Read more
The Balfour aralia (Polyscias balfouriana) is a tropical plant that is increasingly gaining popularity as an indoor houseplant. With its lush green foliage and architectural form, the Balfour aralia has become a staple in many homes and offices. But beyond just being an attractive indoor plant, the Balfour aralia has many versatile uses. In this … Read more
As a proud bald cypress owner, you love the graceful delicate look of your tree’s lacy green foliage. But upon closer inspection, you may have noticed odd bumps marring the branches and leaves. Look even closer and you’ll find these aren’t just harmless bumps – they’re actually scale insects! These tiny pests insert needle-like mouths … Read more
Gold Rush Banana Pepper is a hybrid variety of the popular Hungarian-style sweet pepper. Heavy-yields of thick-walled, 7″ fruits. Bright yellow and matures to orange-red. Great variety for processing and pickling. Capsicum annuum. 60 days to maturity. Gold Rush Banana Hybrid Pepper F1 – 30 Seeds is backordered and will ship as soon as it … Read more