Category: Homes
Growing Concerns: Too early to start seeds, but not too early to get ready
It is still a few weeks too early to start planting seeds, but it is never too early to be ready.
Growing concerns: Snow insulates, helps germinate
Snow, of which we’ve had plenty this winter, helps to regulate the temperature of the ground. Once it begins to melt, it fills up our waterways and reservoirs. Many plants rely on the cold weather to germinate seeds. Poppy and lupine seeds germinate best when planted in the snow for a minimum of five weeks. […]
Growing Concerns: How to prune a leggy philodendron
Pinch out the center of the stem to remove the plant’s leader or center leaf and force new growth out of where the leaves meet the stems.
Growing Concerns: Valentine’s bouquets made to tell stories
Valentine’s Day is a way for folks to express their affections and flowers are one of the most popular gifts.
Growing Concerns: Protect houseplants from unwanted winter guests
Ever notice tiny black bugs flying around your houseplants or landing on furniture this time of year? They are fungus gnats and the easiest way to control them is to create a trap.