What is Aloe? Aloe vera is a succulent plant species of the genus Aloe. The plant is stemless or very short-stemmed with thick, greenish, fleshy leaves that fan out from the plant’s central stem. Aloe vera is gel from the leaves of aloe plants. People have used it for thousands of years for healing andContinue reading “Aloe Vera”
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Black House Plants
Feeling Goth or Dark Chic? Plants of darker shade have an exotic appearance that appeals to many people. If you are among those who are attracted to black plants, then having one indoors can definitely bring a little dark drama in your home. The dark purple variegated foliage crisscrossed by red stems make this plantContinue reading “Black House Plants”
Bees and Sunflowers
Want to help save the bees? Start planting sunflowers in your yard. Bees are responsible for pollinating around 30% of the world’s crops and 90% of the world’s wild plants, according to the National Resources Defense Council, and they’re a vital asset to our global food production. So how can we help these flying pollinatorsContinue reading “Bees and Sunflowers”
Planting a Butterfly Garden
If you’ve been missing monarchs recently, a large part of the problem can be blamed on the crashing butterfly population. A wicked trifecta of herbicides, habitat loss, and extreme weather is making it impossible for the monarchs to catch a break. I am here to help you get down the basics, so your butterfly gardenContinue reading “Planting a Butterfly Garden”
House Plant Problems
One of the most frustrating parts of houseplant ownership is when a normally healthy plant starts dropping leaves or turning yellow and you’re not sure why. Don’t fret; many of these problems can be easily resolved with small care changes. Learn how to decode the messages your plant is sending—and how to fix them. You’llContinue reading “House Plant Problems”
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