Bougainvilleas are beautiful vine-like shrubs that come in a variety of vibrant colors and make for a stunning statement in any home or garden. They prefer mild winter areas and can grow against a fence, building, on a trellis, in containers or as a hedge. With over 250 varieties of bougainvilleas out there, you’ll be … Read more
Balsam plants, scientifically known as Impatiens balsamina, are beautiful annual flowers that add a pop of color to any garden with their brightly colored blooms However, like all plants, balsams are susceptible to diseases that can take a toll on their health and appearance. As a balsam plant owner, it’s important to be able to … Read more
For green thumb pet owners, filling your home and garden with lush plants boosts your space with natural beauty But before bringing new greenery home, it’s essential to check that it’s pet-safe Bacopa, an aquatic plant known for its small flowers and trailing stems, is a popular choice. But is it a smart selection for … Read more
Bacopa, also known as Sutera cordata or water hyssop, is a low-maintenance trailing plant perfect for containers. With its lush green foliage and pretty five-petaled flowers in white, blue, or pinkish-purple, bacopa makes a beautiful addition to porches, patios, window boxes, and hanging baskets. Caring for a bacopa plant in a pot is easy as … Read more
A garden is full of life. It’s natural to have all kinds of insects buzzing around. Flies, beetles, bees, there are good and bad. So what about spider mites? Are they good bugs, or are they harmful to plants? Spider mites are a common pest that can infest indoor and outdoor plants, including balsam plants. … Read more
The Alocasia ‘Bambino’ is a stunning tropical plant known for its petite size and lush heart-shaped leaves. However, despite being relatively easy to care for these plants can fall victim to fungal rot if their needs aren’t properly met. In this article, we’ll explore the causes of rot in Bambino plants and provide actionable solutions … Read more
Balsam plants add cheerful color to gardens with their bright abundant blooms. However, these prized ornamentals can fall victim to attacking cutworms that chew through stems and wreck havoc overnight. As a gardener, it’s frustrating to wake up and find your beautiful balsam plants clipped down by these pesky caterpillars. Not to worry – there … Read more
Balsam is an annual that is simple to grow. The roughly 1 to 3-inch-wide flowers have a vibrant cup shape. They bloom in the late spring and continue through the first fall frost. The blossoms might be spotted, bicolored, or uniform in colour. In full sun to partial shade on fertile, porous, well-drained but moist … Read more
With its delicate fluffy white blooms baby’s breath (Gypsophila) is a favorite filler flower for bouquets and floral arrangements. In the garden, its airy charm and ability to hide fading bulb foliage makes it a lovely addition to beds, borders and rock gardens. Baby’s breath is easy to grow, but transplanting this ethereal beauty does … Read more
Humans have been in love with bananas for a long time! Even though they’re shown in Egyptian hieroglyphs, evidence points that they originate from the jungles of Southeast Asia around 8,000 BC. As an indoor gardener, ensuring your plants get adequate sunlight is crucial to their health and growth. This definitely holds true when growing … Read more