The citronella plant is notorious for being able to repel mosquitoes. What a lot of people don’t know is that the plant in its raw state doesn’t have this capacity. It’s citronella oil that repels … Read more
A bonsai tree is a small shrub-like tree that is a recreation of nature that does not reveal the presence of human intervention too obviously. Growing bonsai trees has become less of a hobby and … Read more
The beautiful lantana is an evergreen shrub or perennial that is occasionally grown as an annual. The plant is admired because of its blooms and clusters. Because of its different growth habits, the numerous species … Read more
Hostas are shade-tolerant perennial plants that are exceptionally tough, low maintenance, and can grow beautiful and healthy with the proper watering schedule. They do not enjoy being planted in a deeply rooted region, particularly one … Read more
Grass is a notoriously resilient plant. While we often see it in the form of a perfectly manicured lawn in the suburbs, it’s also a common sight in between old sidewalk cracks, in between pavers … Read more
Outside of hydroponics, soil is everything when it comes to gardening. It can determine how healthy your plants are and what plants will thrive – and which will meet their demise, no matter how much … Read more
You may have heard of mulch but you may not know exactly what it is. Mulch is a covering that is placed in the garden to help improve soil health and strength. There are pros … Read more
A cubic yard of soil usually measures between 1,080 and 2,000 pounds if dry, but gets increasingly heavier if wet. Since the average pick-up truck can hold a maximum of 2 and a half cubic … Read more
If you grow many different types of plants in your garden, it can be hard to remember which soil works best with each plant. It can also be costly as you buy specific soils for … Read more
Whether you’re creating a rain garden or building a fish pond, you will come across the term soil permeability. And while a quick google search brings up very technical explanations, the concept itself is really … Read more