How to Grow and Care for Western Red Cedar (Thuja plicata)

Disease Generally, western red cedars are healthy trees, especially if you plant them in the right location. However, there are several fungal diseases that can impact stressed plants. The first is fairly uncommon...

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Smart Vertical Farming China – GROZINE

Smart vertical farming takes off in Chengdu Smart Vertical Farming China | PENG CHAO | IMAGE: A 100-square-meter automated vertical plant factory in Chengdu, capital of Sichuan province, is capable of...

Wired vs Wireless Sensors 101: The Ultimate Guide

Choosing the right sensor for your grow is vital! Are you building the gold-standard reliable system, or a flexible, data-rich array? At my automation company, Stratus Designswe are often asked...

Finding the Perfect Distance: How Far Should a Grow Light Be from Your Plants?

Growing plants indoors can be a rewarding experience, especially when you have the right tools at your disposal. One such tool that plays a crucial role in indoor gardening...

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Landscape Design Award for the Best and Unique garden Look

At Contours Landscapes, we believe that landscape design is much more than just arranging plants and structures. We create spaces that resonate with beauty,...

Pink Muhly Grass, Muhlenbergia capillaris A Colorful Native

Whenever anyone asks what is my favorite plant, of course, I can never answer. I usually have at least 3 or 4 plants that are...

Building a Dead Hedge: Healing the Land and Creating a Living Barrier

Many of you might recall the ongoing saga with our neighbors—the ones who hired (and I use that term loosely) a so-called logger to...

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10 Trees to Plant in Iowa Landscapes (That Aren’t Maples!)

Expand your horizons beyond the usual—and diversify your yard with beautiful, hardy alternatives. We love a good maple tree—but let’s be honest: everyone has one....

HPH photo diary / 20. Cherry Blossom Season – HOUSE PLANT HOUSE

Cherry blossom season has arrived! Welcoming these blooms is a classic signifier of Springtime for many of us. It’s colder up here in the...

Hardy Gloxinia plant | Seemannia sylvatica ‘Bolivian Sunset’ care

Introduction Seemannia sylvatica ‘Bolivian Sunset’ is a colorful and...

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