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August 10, 20230

How to Identify and Eliminate Common Houseplant Pests

While houseplants can be infected by any number of pests, these five pests are some of the top offenders. Follow these guidelines to identify and eli

August 9, 20230

You’ve likely heard various news stories about how summer 2023 has been one of the hottest summers on record for the USA. But it hasn’t just been

August 8, 20230

During spring when we were preparing our outdoor landscaping and patio for summer cookouts, I was noting the seasonal cycles of “things to do” du

August 7, 20230

Japanese gardens are known for their serene beauty, harmonious designs, and meticulous attention to detail. These captivating landscapes have a r

August 6, 20230

According to the EPA, pesticide use poisons over fifty thousand American children every year. Exposure to herbicide-treated landscapes and garden

August 5, 20230

Nature has a way of surprising us with its ingenious adaptations, and Lithops, commonly known as "Living Stones," are a prime example of this mar

August 4, 20230

Can you grow with CFL Grow Lights? The simple answer is yes. The complicated answer is it depends on what you're growing and what you are trying

August 3, 20230

Ornamental grass is a great addition to just about any landscape. Graceful ornamental grass clumps add delightful texture and interest to the gar

August 2, 20230

Staghorn ferns, with their striking and unique appearance, have captured the fascination of plant enthusiasts for decades. These epiphytic plants

August 1, 20230

The trickiest part of pest control is understanding if your techniques are actually keeping pests out of your garden or greenhouse. If you’re usi