zebra plant care

Essential Guide to Zebra Plant Care and Maintenance

Written by: Marwa Imtiaz Just take a look at the striking white stripes of the Zebra plants (Aphelandra the squarrosa), and you’ll be able to figure out why it was named. The zebra plant (not in the same way as the zebra haworthia) is famous for their striking stripes on leaves.  However, these stunning plants…

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Magical Moon Garden with Night-Blooming Flower and Silver Foliage

Written by: Marwa Imtiaz Moon garden The garden is made to relax and hang out during the long summer days. When the sun goes down, it becomes a magical place in the dark, but nothing more romantic than walking in a moon garden at night and seeing plants glowing eerily under the moon’s influence. This…

Leaf Blowing

Best Tips for Leaf Blowing and Choosing the Right Blower

Written by: Marwa Imtiaz It doesn’t matter if the goal is to sweep the walkway after mowing or clear fallen leaves—leaf blowing are powerful devices that do the job quickly. These machines come in various sizes and designs to meet almost any homeowner’s needs. Thanks to recent innovations, leaf blowers are becoming more efficient and…

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Cool-Season Grass : Going Green for Greener Lawns

Written by: Marwa Imtiaz Looking for a greener lawn in winter? Cool-season grass may be an end result of your search. It is generally believed that the arrival of autumn and winter brings death and dormancy of plants, but that’s not always true especially in the case of cool-season grass. Cool-season grasses are the type…

Potting Soil Ingredients

Guide to Potting Soil Ingredients and Gardening Tips

Written by: Marwa Imtiaz Looking for a medium to grow potted plants can be confusing since “potting soil” and “potting mix” are frequently used interchangeably. However, potting soil and potting mix serve different purposes, depending on your needs, such as potting or repotting container-grown plants, starting seeds, or adding soil to garden beds. Here are…

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Grass Identification Guides

Written by: Marwa Imtiaz Knowing your lawn type is the foundation of effective lawn care. While identifying grass types by appearance alone can be tricky, the flowers of grass species offer the clearest clues. Unfortunately, most lawns are mowed frequently, leaving these flowers out of sight. Instead, you can rely on specific grass characteristics to…

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How to Start a Garden for Fall – Start Your Autumn Garden Today!

Written by: Marwa Imtiaz Are you searching for information on how to plant a fall garden? Gardening in the fall can be an incredibly rewarding experience! Even though you may still be harvesting basil and tomatoes from your summer garden, it’s the perfect time to start planning your autumn garden.  The heat may decrease, but…

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The Secret to Thriving Perennial Blooms for a Colorful Garden

Written by: Marwa Imtiaz Perennial flowers and plants are integral to many gardens, adding colour and beauty in the coming years. Unlike annuals, which die after one growing season, perennials die every autumn before making a comeback each spring. They grow even more over time, which also increases their cost effectiveness. This is an ideal…