The Cactus That Traveled the Globe
The mistletoe cactus (Rhipsalis baccifera) is the world’s most widely distributed cactus. Source: www.gardentags.com If you’ve ever read anything about cactus,Continue Reading
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Keep Your Indoor Rosemary Happy
You need to give rosemary special conditions to keep it happy indoors. Source: www.thekitchn.com Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) is a popularContinue Reading
A Roomba for Weeds
The 5-pound (2.25 kg) Tertill will chop weeds into submission. Source: www.kickstarter.com You knew it had to happen one day andContinue Reading
When Rot Attacks Your Houseplants
Limp leaves may be caused by a lack of water, but can also be a sign of rot. Source: thegardensoffanshawecollege.blogspot.comContinue Reading
In Winter, Move Houseplants Closer to a Window
Light is low in the winter, so move your plants closer to the window. Source: Alina Vilchenko, www.pexels.com In fallContinue Reading
What to Do With a Wimpy Dracaena?
Weak stems bending toward the light and extra-narrow leaves: these are signs the plant is not getting enough light. Source:Continue Reading
Should Fragrant Flowers Be Banished from the Bedroom?
Some scented plants can perturb sleep. Source: www.bitmoji.com & www.amazon.com It is not always a good idea to keep intenselyContinue Reading
The Fabulous Tree Circus
The Two Legged Tree or Arch (Platanus occidentalis). Source: www.visitcalifornia.com You’ve probably never seen anything like The Tree Circus, aContinue Reading
The Double Coconut: The World’s Largest Seed
Double coconut seeds. Source: maldivica-www.indianmedicinalplants-info. Over the centuries, a giant fruit was occasionally found floating in the Indian Ocean orContinue Reading
No Need to Feed a Sleeping Plant
It’s best not to feed plants when they aren’t growing. Source: Stephen Almond, commons.wikimedia.org & www.boomanfloral.com, montage: laidbackgardener.blog Outside ofContinue Reading