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Painted Succulents: A Short and Painful Life
These poor living echeverias have been spray-painted. Photo: i.imgur.com I was recently talking to the representative of a local companyContinue Reading
Garden Myth: Poisonous Poinsettias
Ill.: clipart.library It’s that time of year again. As our favorite Christmas plant, the poinsettia, starts to pop up inContinue Reading
10 Surprising Facts About Palms
Coconut palm on a sunny beach. Photo: www.elsetge.cat I’ve long been a major fan of palms (palm trees), probably becauseContinue Reading
When a Corn Plant Blooms: Miracle or Coincidence?
Corn plant (Dracaena fragrans). Photo: www.thechlorofeelshop.com The following is a delightful story shared by a reader: enjoy! My corn plantContinue Reading
Garden Myth: Dishwashing Liquid as an Insecticide
Dishwashing liquid probably kills more plants than pests! Ill.: clipart-library.com & laidbackgardener.blog Many gardeners regularly use dishwashing liquids (commonly calledContinue Reading
Garden Myth: Christmas Tree Water Additives
Photo: Mike Raia So, you’ll be bringing a cut Christmas tree indoors for the holiday season. What additive should youContinue Reading
Plant Shopping at IKEA: An Adventure Story
Ill.: clip.cookdiary.net & weather.com I hadn’t been to an IKEA in over 30 years. I simply didn’t need to go to one:Continue Reading
Plants that Mammals Usually Won’t Eat
Ill.: pvzcc.fandom.com, owips.com & www.pngix.com, montage: laidbackgardener.com Here are some plants that deer, hares, rabbits and other mammals are knownContinue Reading
Stopping Croton Leaf Loss
The croton reacts badly to changes in its environment, often losing most of its leaves. Photo: Rez, garden.org Question: I receivedContinue Reading