Mushroom Compost: What It Is, Benefits, pH and How to Use It
Mushroom compost is the spent growing mix from mushroom farms. Here is what it is, its pH and salt levels, and how to use it safely in your garden.
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Why Do Hanging Plants Lose Their Flowers? Causes and Fixes
You buy a gorgeous basket in May, hang it by the front door, and a few weeks later it looks like a bundle of green stems. If you’ve ever stood on your porch wondering why do hanging plants lose all their flowers, you’re not alone. It’s one of the most common summer frustrations for container … Read more >>
How to Get Rid of Spiders in Hanging Plants Safely
You water your hanging basket, and a spider rappels out of the leaves. Then you notice the webs tucked between the stems and the chain. It’s startling, but it’s also very common, and it’s easy to fix without harming your plant. In this guide, I’ll show you how to get rid of spiders in hanging … Read more >>
Are Ferns Good Indoor Plants? Best Types and Care
Yes, ferns make good indoor plants, as long as you can give them steady moisture and humid air. Ferns are good indoor plants for anyone who can keep the soil evenly damp and the air around 50% humidity, and easy types like the Boston fern and bird’s nest fern adapt well to bright, indirect window … Read more >>
How to Get Rid of Pill Bugs in the Garden (Without Harsh Sprays)
If you’ve found little gray roly-polies curled up under your mulch, you’re not alone. Most of the time they’re harmless. But when their numbers climb, they can chew through seedlings overnight and hollow out your best strawberries. The good news is that you can get rid of pill bugs in the garden without harsh sprays. … Read more >>
Best Soil Mix for Philodendron Selloum (Easy DIY Recipe)
The right philodendron selloum soil mix is chunky, airy, and drains fast while still holding steady moisture. Get that balance right and your tree philodendron will push out huge, deeply cut leaves. Get it wrong and you’ll see yellowing, soggy roots, and fungus gnats. In this guide, I’ll share the mix I recommend, what each … Read more >>
How to Keep Your Plants Watered While on Vacation
You booked the trip, packed the bags, and then you looked at your plants. Many gardeners worry about coming home to wilted leaves and dry soil. The good news is that it’s easy to keep plants watered while on vacation with a little planning and a few cheap tools. In this guide, I’ll walk you … Read more >>
Money Plant vs Money Tree: How to Tell Them Apart
A money plant and a money tree are two different plants. In the US, “money tree” almost always means Pachira aquatica, an upright tree with a braided trunk and leaves shaped like an open hand. “Money plant” most often means golden pothos (Epipremnum aureum), a trailing vine with heart-shaped leaves. The mix-up causes trouble because … Read more >>
How to Braid a Money Tree (and Care for a Braided One)
You braid a money tree by weaving three to five young, green trunks loosely together, then holding the top with a soft tie while the stems harden into shape. To braid a money tree, start with stems under about 1/2 inch thick, cross them gently like a hair braid, leave a little space between them, … Read more >>
Plants That Release Oxygen at Night: Facts vs. Myths
You’ve probably seen lists of plants that release oxygen at night, promising better sleep and fresher bedroom air. It’s a lovely idea. Unfortunately, the plant science doesn’t back it up. In this guide, I’ll explain what really happens inside a plant after dark, which plants have a clever nighttime trick, and how much any of … Read more >>