I was so excited to find this a couple months ago in the common areas of my subdivision. I have seen this plant off and on for years never knowing its name but loving the way it hugs the woodland floor usually peeking through the brown crunchy leaves of Oaks. The beautiful green coniferous plant […]
Tropical Pitcher Plant- tips to grow these carnivorous plants
I have had my Tropical Pitcher Plant for 3 years now and have learned a lot. Within the first couple months I realized that I was not caring for this cool tropical plant correctly. The tropical Pitcher Plant does not like temperatures to dip below 50 and seems to thrive in the house in the […]
How to grow a Schefflera or Umbrella Plant
I have 3 Schefflera plants that were from my dad’s funeral in 1999. Now from the pictures you can see they are wild crazy looking plants that appear to be a bit leggy. Truth be told that is from a lack of sunlight and pruning. I have an emotional attachment to my plants and so […]
Gardening tip #1- watering your houseplants
#1 gardening tip for watering your houseplant: DO NOT use tap water.
How to build a rustic 6′ garden arbor
There are plans out there to build garden arbors, trellis, and pergolas but I am here to share with you how to build a rustic 6′ garden arbor for less than $50. In all reality, this will cost you around $85 to install if you use my method and fence mender brackets I found at […]
