Check out our guide on how to grow herbs faster than soil while getting larger harvests. Works for any herb you harvest leaves, seeds, or flowers from (including mint, oregano, and basil), and you can get started with items you mostly already have.
Lavender is a beautiful flower that can be grown in many different climates. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate drought and heat. Not only does it smell amazing, but it has a wide variety of uses around the home, such as in aromatherapy, cooking, making soap, making sachets, and more. Not only that,…
When it comes to gardening, one of the most important things you can do is to create a diverse garden that provides a variety of different foods you can eat. Unfortunately, not everyone has access to large plots of land and abundant space. If you’re in this category, here are a few vegetables that grow…
As temperatures drop and the days get shorter, many of us want to enjoy a bit of winter color in our Florida gardens. After all, who doesn’t like a nice garden, especially during the one time of the year when it’s actually cool enough to enjoy it. From classic favorites and some of the newest…
Do you have a palm tree in your backyard? Have you noticed its leaves turning yellow? If so, you may be wondering what’s causing this change. Not to worry – we’ll explain why this happens and how to keep your palm tree looking healthy and green. Read on for more information! What Causes Palm Tree…
Gardenias are a beautiful and fragrant flowering plant that can bring a delightful brightness to any garden. Gardenias typically bloom during late spring and early summer, from March through June. There are other varieties of gardenia that will keep blooming well into fall and even winter, however. To help you make the most of your…
If you’ve ever wondered whether palm trees bloom at all or whether the rope-like inflorescence that palm trees produce counts as flowers, you’re not alone. As you can see in the above image, however, palm trees do indeed flower. Do Palm Trees Bloom? Palm trees do bloom, but not all of them. The type of…
If you’re looking for a plant that adds life and color to your home, look no further than the Bird of Paradise. This tropical plant loves bright, natural light but there are a few things to consider before you bring one home. In this blog post, we’ll cover how much light a Bird of Paradise…
Most plants absorb CO2 during the day and release oxygen, but when night rolls around, they start absorbing the same oxygen they helped to create. While they still produce more oxygen than they absorb on average by quite a bit, this isn’t a tradeoff that you have to live with. In this list, we cover…