Cactus or Euphorbia?
If you grow cactus and other succulents, you probably have a few euphorbias mixed in with the cacti. Source: mashtalegypt.com,Continue Reading
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Hug Your Houseplant, It’s National Indoor Plant Week!
Every year, the third week of September, is held the National Indoor Plant Week. In 2018, that’s from September 17Continue Reading
The Shoo-Fly Plant: The Most Beautiful Annual You Never Planted
Jacinthe Emond and her mystery plant. Source: Jacinthe Emond Question: Can you identify this beautiful plant? It appeared in my flower gardenContinue Reading
Can You Eat Wormy Apples?
When an apple contains a worm, is it still edible? Source: clip2art.com & worldartsme.com. Montage: laidbackgardener.com Question: This has beenContinue Reading
The Catio: A Patio for Cats
Keep your pet safe and happy with a catio. Source: catiospaces.com.jpg Here’s an interesting idea for cat owners worried aboutContinue Reading
When to Harvest Tomatoes in the Fall
As fall approaches, days become shorter and nights become cooler. How quickly this happens and when depends on your localContinue Reading
Controlling Crabgrass in Your Lawn
Freshly germinated crabgrass. Note the broader leaves and paler color than typical lawn grasses. Source: csuhort.blogspot.com If you don’t haveContinue Reading
Don’t Wash Onion, Garlic and Potatoes at Harvest
Cure onions under dry conditions before you store them. Source: www.gardeners.com Cleanliness is next to godliness, we’re often told. ButContinue Reading
When an Agave Blooms
My Agave univittata ‘Splendida’ with its long, slightly arching flower stalk. Source: laidbackgardener.blog. Yes, that’s my agave in the photo, Agave univitatta ‘Splendida’,Continue Reading
How to Kill Weed Seeds in Compost
Ideally, you wouldn’t add weeds that are in seed or even in the late part of their blooming cycle toContinue Reading