Kumquats (Cumquat in Australian English) are cold tolerant, compact, aromatic, and with few pests; they are the perfect no-fuss citrus. The flesh of the kumquat fruit (Citrus japonica) is sour, juicy,…
Purple is royalty. A mysterious color, purple, is associated with both nobility and spirituality. The opposites of hot red and excellent blue combine to create this intriguing color. Purple has been used to…
Growing your own tomatoes is one of the joys of gardening. There's nothing quite like biting into a juicy, ripe tomato that you've nurtured from a tiny seedling. But as…
If you are a fan of indoor plants that mature quickly and need little attention, this particular pothos variety is an absolute must. Both the Baltic Blue Pothos (Epipremnum pinnatum)…
Foxes often choose to make gardens their home, which can become a nuisance for gardeners. Cubs will often dig in soft soil on borders, and foxes will mark their territory…
One constant concern in caring for our lawns is the presence of bugs, insects, and pests. This is a widespread issue, requiring the lawn to be periodically checked for bugs…
There are, perhaps surprisingly, a good number of perennials that grow well in shady conditions. Here are 9 plants for shady spots which you can pick and start growing today.…
Encountering white roaches may initially deceive observers into perceiving it as an extraordinarily rare occurrence, perhaps even mistaking it for an albino variant of this common pest. However, it is…
Maintaining healthy thatching levels is an essential part of keeping your lawn the envy of the neighborhood. Unfortunately, it's not always a simple process. There's a lot that homeowners need…
Did you know that carpenter ants are the largest type of ant in North America and they can cause significant damage to homes and other structures? Carpenter ant infestation is…