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
What if I told you there was a plant used to treat memory and brain-related disorders for thousands of years — a plant thought to be so beneficial to the mind that it’s been a staple of traditional Ayurvedic medicine in India since seemingly forever? You’d be excited about its possible application, right? Then you’re … Read more
Bacopa is a popular plant known for its beautiful cascading foliage and delicate flowers. When grown in the garden or containers, proper spacing of bacopa is crucial for the health and appearance of your plants. With the right spacing you can enjoy lush thriving bacopa that fills out beautifully. Why Proper Spacing Matters Spacing may … Read more
Soil is the foundation that your bacopa plants grow in so choosing the right type is crucial for their health and performance. The ideal soil encourages vigorous root growth provides nutrients, retains just the right amount of moisture, and allows for drainage. With so many soil options out there, it can be tricky to select … Read more
I grew up on a small, organic family farm and after a gap year spent working on an American ranch, I started studying agricultural science. Soil, organic farming practices, and plant science are what I am most drawn to. At home, when Im not in our garden, you can find me in the kitchen, cooking … Read more
The brain is the most complex organ in the human body and plays a crucial role in our daily lives. It controls everything from our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors to our movements and senses. Therefore, taking care of our brain health is essential for overall well-being. Fortunately, natural ways to support brain health include incorporating … Read more
The delicate pastel flowers and finely textured foliage of bacopa plants belie its tough nature. Most often grown as an annual, this blooming workhorse provides summer-long color with very little effort. Whether used as a cascading accent in a hanging basket or a sprawling ground cover in the landscape, bacopa combines well with other plants … Read more
Bacopa thrives in hanging baskets and containers. The plant can reach 3-12 inches tall and 10-36 inches wide, making it a beautiful eye-catching choice for patios, doorways and even windowsills. The plant does best in full sun but can also tolerate partial and full shade. You can place your container on a patio or hang … Read more
Nurture a sea of Bacopa blooms by unlocking the secrets of perfect fertilization timing and choice! With its delicate white and blue blooms, the bacopa plant brings charm and visual interest to both indoor and outdoor spaces. Proper fertilization is key to keeping your bacopa healthy and encouraging abundant flowers. Follow these dos and don’ts … Read more