At my last visit to Mexico, the locals introduced me to the ‘Dragon fruit.’ Tasting slightly sweet – a cross between pear and kiwi, the exotic looking fruit immediately grabbed my attention with its vibrant pink, scaled skin. However, the dragon fruit tree is typically not very popular in North America, while local grocers rarely … Read more Dragon Fruit Tree 101: Your Complete Care Guide
If you have ever seen a Crabapple tree, you must have been mesmerized with its beauty. Often called the ‘jewels of the landscape’ the ornamental trees offer a changing look for every season. They are easy to care for and require minimal maintenance. Above all, they are givers in nature and provide both – shelter … Read more All About the Crabapple Tree – [Complete Guide]
It may seem hard to believe but there are a few plants that can survive months – even years without water. Also called the ‘Resurrection plants,’ these foliage are capable of coming back to life when exposed to water. Until then, the plant remains dry and dormant. The Rose of Jericho is one such example … Read more How to Care for a Rose of Jericho Plant
Dracaena Marginata, also known as the ‘Dragon Tree’ is one of the most popular type of indoor plants. The slow growing plants are perfect for beginners starting their garden as Dracaena’s are very easy to care for. Its beautiful texture and coloring also make the foliage a great décor for tabletops, desks, and window sills. … Read more Dracaena Marginata Growing Guide: Tips for Maintaining the Dragon Tree
Possessing the ability to stay green all year long, Fescue Grass is one of the most desirable type of grass for homes in the United States and Canada. They are adaptable to various weather conditions and can withstand both – cold and shaded environment. In fact, many of the fescues look striking in interior pots. … Read more All You Need to Know About the Fescue Grass – [Complete Guide]
If you are looking for an indoor plant that suits your busy urban lifestyle, then check out the Hoya Plant. These are one of the easiest to care for and between us – you can even get away with a little neglect when it comes to watering them daily. They are also eye catching and … Read more Hoya Plant: The Ultimate Guide to Care and Maintenance for the Wax Plant
When I first got into gardening, I wasn’t too interested in succulents, since they all looked the same to me. Here in California, succulents come in a great variety of colors, sizes, and shapes. Since gardening here I have fallen in love with the desert rose of succulents, otherwise known as the echeveria succulent, and … Read more Desert Rose: Echeveria Varieties
Who here has pets? I love our two cats, Tiger and Whiskey. They make our lives interesting and fun. This collaborative post is all about creating a pet-friendly garden. Enjoy! Those of you with pets should be a bit worried about how they and your garden get along. Having a garden can be beneficial … Read more All You Need To Know About Creating A Pet-Friendly Garden
I spent the morning at another Armstrong Garden Center class, this time on water wise gardening. It was very informative and a good reminder on how to properly water plants. Here are 10 ways to grow a water wise garden. Before I get into this list, I do want to remind you that all of these … Read more 10 Ways to Grow a Water Wise Garden
I recently wrote a guest post about how I started my garden and realized I have yet to put a “how to start a garden” post on my own blog. So, today I want to tell you how to start a garden from scratch. It’s not as hard as it sounds! My Gardening Beginnings I … Read more How to Start a Garden from Scratch