How do you winterize pond plants? Pond plants seem to be segregated into their own little class of plants, but they are not…
Seedling Heat Mats are used by quite a few people and many web sites suggest that they are required for germination. But…
How often should I water? This is one of the most common questions new gardeners ask. It sounds like a good question, and on…
Everybody tells you that plants need to be fed. Thousands of gardening books and blogs confirm the fact. Fertilizer companies…
Mushroom compost is used a lot for gardens, but it comes with a warning: don’t use too much because it contains a lot…
Growing food in plastic containers is on the rise, but is this a safe practice? What about the chemicals that leach out of…
This is a great tropical looking plant, that is easy to grow, and makes a big statement especially in colder climates where…
The year is 1919 and a 2 year old girl died next to a poinsettia tree. The cause, poinsettia poisoning. Ever since then…
The legume is commonly recommended as a companion plant. It is believed that the excess nitrogen produced by the legume will…