Most gardeners have a lot of plants in their houses. Some houseplants are poisonous to dogs, so it's important to learn which ones are safe for your furry friends. I learned the hard way that even if your dog has not chewed on any of your houseplants before or if he hasn't done it in many years, he may take a bite one day. Read about what I had to do to save my dog after he chewed on my dumb cane plant. Moving toxic houseplants up and out … [Read more...]
Garden Lights, Holiday Nights at the Atlanta Botanical Garden — The Best Christmas Lights Display In Atlanta
Driving through different neighborhoods to see their Christmas lights is one of my favorite things to do during the Christmas. It’s a family tradition – my parents took us kids and now we take our kids. The colorful light displays give me the warm fuzzies. When I saw the promo for Garden Lights, Holiday Nights at the Atlanta Botanical Garden, I knew that I would love it. The botanical garden is an amazing place to visit during the day and I … [Read more...]
Indian Pink – A Beautiful Wildflower for Shade Gardens
One of the prettiest wildflowers you can find in the woods is Indian Pink, Spigelia marilandica. This native plant has bright red tubular flowers with a yellow interior that ends in a 5-pointed star. The rich, red color really stands out making it a great flower for the shady areas of your garden. Where Does Indian Pink Grow? Indian pink is also known as woodland pinkroot or worm grass. This perennial flowering plant can be found in 16 … [Read more...]
11 Plants for Colorful Shade Gardens
Planting in part to full shade doesn't have to be boring. With these 10 colorful plants that need only part sun, you can add color and flowers to your shade garden. Choose from perennial flowers that grow in shade, shade perennials with brightly colored leaves, annuals that love shade, and ground covers perfect for those lowl ight areas of your garden. Listed below are several plants that have beautiful and brightly colored leaves that, … [Read more...]
What are the Green Caterpillars on Your Tomato Plants? | The Tomato Hornworm & Tobacco Hornworm
Have you discovered that something is eating the leaves of your tomato plants and damaging your green tomatoes? You probably have a tomato hornworm or a tobacco hornworm. If you look around, you will probably find a giant green caterpillar on your tomato plants. What Does a Tomato Hornworm or Tobacco Hornworm Look Like? These big worms can grow up to just over three inches in length and they are quite thick. Both caterpillars have diagonal … [Read more...]
Eastern Redbuds Provide Early Spring Food for Bees
The pink-hued blooms of native eastern redbud trees (Cercis canadensis) are one of the first signs of color that I see in March. It’s a sure sign that spring is on its way and that more color will begin to pop up in the lawns and gardens in our neighborhood. After months of cold weather and the barren landscapes of winter, the hint of mauve and pink that begins to unfold along the branches and trunk of a redbud tree in late March is a welcome … [Read more...]
Celebrating Pollinators – Bees, Butterflies, Birds and More
National Pollinator Week occurs in mid- to late-June each year. The goal of this Week is to celebrate the beneficial insects, birds, and mammals that pollinate the flowers of plants that produce much of our food, maintain our ecosystems, stabilize soils, and provide wildlife habitat. It also serves to educate people about what they can do to help pollinators. Why are pollinators important? According to the Pollinator Partnership, pollinators … [Read more...]
You Won’t Believe Your Eyes When You See This Giant Caterpillar
This is the frangipani hornworm moth also known as the giant gray sphinx moth (Pseudosphinx tetrio). It is the biggest caterpillar I have ever seen. We were walking along the streets of old San Juan in Puerto Rico when we came across a small park. I noticed the Plumeria were looking rather ragged, so I took a closer look only to find not one, but many, of these caterpillars ranging in size. The biggest one we saw was almost as long as … [Read more...]
What is that Smell? Stinkhorn Mushrooms in the Garden
If you step outside one day to find a powerful stink in your freshly-laid mulch or new plants and you don't have a dog, a stinkhorn mushroom might be to blame. This unobtrusive fungi can pop up in wood chips, grass, or soil and they produce a very strong odor. Just like their name implies, stinkhorns produce a stink not unlike fresh manure. Stinkhorns are particularly prone to show up after heavy rains. Just like most fungi, they like … [Read more...]
Aerobin Review: Compost Kitchen Scraps and Yard Waste in Your Backyard
If you're looking for a large, sturdy, insulated composter, the Aerobin 400 Composter fits the bill. It is 47 inches tall by 29 inches wide and can hold up to 113 gallons of compost! Why Compost? Composting kitchen scraps with leaves and other yard waste creates great mulch for your garden. Compost adds nutrients back into the soil and also helps the soil retain water. When you compost yard waste and kitchen scraps, it also reduces the amount … [Read more...]
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