Dine in Design

With their upright, sword-shaped leaves and nearly indestructible nature, snake plants are hugely popular houseplants. But sometimes the edges or entire leaves turn yellow, which can be alarming. Understanding why your snake plant is turning yellow will help you restore it to vibrant green health. Overwatering The most common cause of yellowing leaves in snake…

With their smooth, shiny leaves and easygoing nature, jade plants (Crassula ovata) are extremely popular houseplants. Getting the watering schedule right is key to keeping your jade plant healthy and looking its best. Knowing how often to water jade plants will help you avoid both under and overwatering. Factors That Affect Jade Plant Water Needs…

Aloe plants are succulents that store water in their thick, fleshy leaves. This allows them to survive periods of drought in their native, arid environments. However, just because aloe plants can go longer between waterings doesn’t mean they don’t need any water at all. Knowing how much water to give your aloe plant is key…

Intro Mischievous, frantic and ready for action, squirrels always seem to be one step ahead of the gardener when it comes to causing damage to flower beds and vegetables. How to keep squirrels out of garden? It’s rare that any one method can completely control squirrels, but with some persistence and a multi-pronged approach, you…

Also called moss rose, portulaca grandiflora creates a stunning spilling effect in summer containers with its colorful succulent foliage and bright, happy flowers. These low-growing annuals trail long stems covered in cylindrical leaves tinged purple, red, yellow, orange, pink or white depending on variety. Tiny single or double blooms in equally vivid shades adorn the…

Squirrels are famous for their toughness and quickness. Many fences, repellents and tricks can’t beat these animals. However, you can make your yard and garden less attractive to squirrels by reducing food and shelter. How to keep squirrels out of garden? Check the house for garden entrances Check the exterior How to keep squirrels out…

Hostas are among the most popular landscape plants due to their attractive foliage and ability to brighten up shady areas. With their wide range of leaf shapes, sizes, and variegations, hostas offer seemingly endless design possibilities. But they really shine when paired with companion plants that play up their features and fill spaces as hostas…

Pruning pepper plants at the right time is crucial for maximizing fruit yields in the garden. While pruning can encourage greater production early on, doing it too late in the season can negatively impact plants. But when is it truly too late to prune peppers without hampering growth? Introduction to Pruning Peppers Pepper plants need…

With its feathery, delicate foliage and umbrella-shaped flower heads, dill is a standout herb in both gardens and containers. But dill has some lookalike plants that you might confuse it with at first glance. Knowing the differences between dill and imposters allows you to correctly identify plants and make sure you’re harvesting the right one…

A ground sheet used under the tent. This is a convenient item that prevents scratches and dirt caused by friction between the ground and tent, as well as water intrusion. However, when it comes to getting your hands on one, you will see that they are sold by various manufacturers such as Logos, DOD, and Coleman, and the durability, irrigate resistance, and size…