With over a thousand varieties of Peperomia to choose from, the Peperomia Cubensis are a fun, vining and sprawling variety. Their plump leaves and bouncy vines make them delightful plants, but it leads many to wonder if they will be easy to care for, along with how to ensure that they will grow and thrive. … Read more
People go through many glass jars. Whether you buy pickles, sauces, salsas, olives, jams, baby foods, or much more, you probably throw away dozens of jars a month. You may be someone that tries to repurpose things but aren’t sure how to use them all. If you are a plant-lover, you may be wondering if … Read more
When you start to look at Overseeding, many people talk about it along with Top Dressing. You may be wondering if you can skip that extra step, or if there is something better out there for your lawn. You can Overseed without Top Dressing, but it has many benefits like increased soil aeration, easier seed … Read more
Ferns are beautiful and ancient plants, surviving on a simple design for a long time. Other plants are more advanced and complicated in their design but haven’t been around nearly as long. However, despite being vastly different types of plants, sometimes trees and Tree Ferns can look very similar. Thankfully, there are a few ways … Read more
If you live in an apartment, your balcony might be where you enjoy your morning coffee or unwind after work. The problem with apartment balconies is that they are usually pretty exposed. Even if you like your neighbors, it’s nice to have a little privacy in your outdoor space so you can relax. Bamboo screens … Read more
It’s no secret that plants offer many benefits to our indoor and outdoor spaces. Their presence has been proven to reduce stress and improve air quality, which boosts our physical and mental health! Certain plants have such an effect on our spaces that they even have spiritual meaning attached to them. The ZZ Plant (short … Read more
Having citrus fruits like Lemon Trees in your yard can be beneficial, and provide you with all the citrus you need for the year. However, you may be surprised if you go to harvest some of the fruits one day, only to get poked with thorns. Though you may be surprised, it isn’t a rare … Read more
If you’re a fan of Korean food, you have probably eaten Perilla leaves at some point in your life. Perilla is the common name of the Asian crop Perilla frutescens. It’s also sometimes called Perilla Mint, beefsteak plant, or Korean mint due to its popularity in Korean cuisine. Although Perilla Mint is grown and harvested … Read more
If you stumble across a lawn that isn’t well taken care of, or maybe are out in a field, you may start to believe that you are in a Wheatfield. Some grasses can closely resemble Wheat due to their leaves and their spiky seed heads that grow at certain parts of the year. Some of … Read more
Sometimes, when you bite into a piece of Lettuce, you get a texture you didn’t quite expect. Maybe it has a little different crunch than regular Lettuce, or maybe it’s mushy and writhes when you bite it. It is perfectly normal to find bugs and other animals on your Lettuce. This is one of the … Read more