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How to Grow Crassula Ovata Indoors

Jade plant care is easy, making it an ideal houseplant for beginners... or anyone who wants an eye-catching, long-lived indoor plant. Native to South...

Treating Mealybugs on Phalaenopsis Orchids: 3 Simple Steps

Some of the links in this post may be affiliate links. Do you have mealybugs on your Phalaenopsis orchids and can’t seem...

Kalanchoe Blossfeldiana Indoor Plant Care

Botanical Name: Kalanchoe blossfeldianaFlaming Katy is one of the few succulents grown just for its blooms. Bright clusters of tiny red, orange, yellow, white,...

The Best Audiobooks About Plants From Master Growers

The Two Best Audiobooks About Plants That Will Make You A Master Gardener Are you struggling to keep your houseplants alive despite reading multiple blogs...

4 Tips to Prevent Them

Some of the links in this post may be affiliate links. So your orchid has finally bloomed, but then you’ve noticed that...

Did You Know Zebra Mussels Are Affecting One of Our Favorite Houseplants?

Zebra mussels (Dreissena polymorpha) are affecting one of our favorite houseplants? Did you know?Maybe you did, as it has been a problem for over...

Easy Macrame Plant Hanger: Step-by-Step With Photos

Some of the links in this post may be affiliate links. Here is my step-by-step tutorial on how to make an easy...

Magnolias to Grow In Iowa

If you’re looking for something unique that blooms early spring in Iowa, Magnolia trees are your answer. Magnolias are not just for southern landscapes....

Your Houseplants Are Trying to Talk to You. How? What are They Saying?

Did you know your houseplant is trying to tell you something? How? What is it saying? Of course, your houseplants aren’t going to suddenly...

Lilac Blight in Iowa

Lilacs are a favorite spring shrub in Iowa. They are especially loved for their sweet fragrance and their cone-shaped panicles covered with tiny blooms....

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Meadow garden in Washington Park’s Mount Vernon Garden

July 04, 2026 The park in my Denver neighborhood is named in honor of George Washington (its naming in 1899 commemorated the 100th anniversary of...

Greenworks 24V 6-Inch Pruning Saw: Hands-On Review

If you’re seeking a powerful tool for pruning large tree branches – thicker than anything you could cut with regular pruning shears – then...

Gardeners Are Using Flour To Deter Garden Pests. Does It Work?

Can you use flour to deter garden pests? That's the question everyone's asking at the moment, thanks to some pretty bold claims on social...