Aloe vera is celebrated for its myriad of health benefits to humans, ranging from skincare to digestive health. However, pet owners often face uncertainty regarding the safety of this plant in homes with furry family members. Understanding whether is aloe vera toxic to pets is crucial for ensuring their safety and health. Pet Safety and … Read more
Bringing a touch of nature indoors with a beautiful Alii Ficus tree can completely transform the look and feel of your living space. But with these plants coming in so many sizes, how do you choose the right one? I’ve learned a lot over the years about picking the perfect Alii Ficus tree size, and … Read more
Preventing Rot in Your Aeonium Plant: Causes and Solutions Aeonium plants are treasured for their stunning rosettes of colorful, fleshy leaves However, these succulents are prone to developing rot, especially if overwatered or planted in poor draining soil Rot can swiftly kill your aeonium if left unchecked. Fortunately, preventing and treating rot in aeoniums is … Read more
Toppling Blooms Getting to the Root of Drooping Alpine Storksbill Flowers That first sight of your alpine storksbill’s delicate pink blooms face down in the dirt is enough to break any gardener’s heart. After nurturing those elegant stalks topped with paper-thin petals, why are the flowers now bent over like wilting weeds? Take heart! With … Read more
Glossy abelia is a fine-textured, semi-evergreen, sprawling shrub with 1½ inch-long, red-tinged leaves arranged along thin, arching, multiple stems. It is a hybrid between A. chinensis and A. uniflora. It stands out from other plants because the leaves retain the reddish foliage all summer long, whereas many plants with reddish leaves lose this coloration later … Read more
Of all the pests that plague gardens throughout the season, aphids are among the most destructive, overwhelming, and frustrating. Also known as plant lice, garden lice, or greenflies, they seem to multiply overnight and can quickly invade a garden, leaving you with sticky, stunted plants that struggle to survive. Not ones to be particularly picky, … Read more
If your plants look stunted and its leaves exhibit chlorosis and lack vigour, yet you’ve done everything right and you can’t figure out why, it’s time to check the roots of your plants. If the roots are knobbly and have galls, you have a case of root knot nematodes in your soil. I have experienced … Read more
Northern maidenhair fern (Adiantum pedatum L.) is a deciduous, perennial fern native to Wisconsin. It’s native to regions of North America, temperate East Asia and Himalayas within plant hardiness zones 3 – 8. Northern maidenhair fern is a member of the Adiantaceae, a sub-family of the Pteridaceae family. Other species of Adiantum are used as … Read more
The Alice du Pont mandevilla vine with its cascades of vibrant pink trumpet blooms, makes a gorgeous addition to many gardens. However there is an optimal time for transplanting these tropical vines to ensure they establish well in their new location. In this article, we will look at when and how to transplant Alice du … Read more
As an avid gardener and plant enthusiast, I was heartbroken when I noticed the beautiful yellow blooms on my apache beggarticks plant starting to wilt and die back. This versatile wildflower adds such vibrant pops of color to any garden, so I was determined to get to the bottom of what was causing the decline. … Read more