Ambrosia Beetle Prevention

Ambrosia Beetle Prevention (Photo from Gardening Know How) Have you ever had a fruit tree just die? It can leave you scratching your head, wondering what went wrong. Did you happen to notice worm-like sawdust protruding from the trunk of the tree? The culprit may be the ambrosia beetle. Read on to learn more about

March Gardening Tips

March Gardening Tips Spring has almost arrived, and we could not be more excited. Before you know it, you will be in your yard in shorts and a t-shirt, soaking in the sun while playing in your garden! But don’t be so quick to push through March just to get to April. March is a

All About Orchids

All About Orchids While orchids have the reputation of being finicky and difficult to grow, if equipped with the right information, one can successfully grow orchids without any challenges! Continue reading to learn all about orchids and how to make them thrive inside your home! Perfect Light Orchids are plants that are light-hungry! They require

All About Christmas Cactus

All About Christmas Cactus Chances are, you received or purchased a Christmas Cactus this holiday season. While many holiday plants don’t make it past New Year’s Day, this is a houseplant you can enjoy all year. Continue reading to learn all about Christmas Cactus. A Three Season Plant But Jane, you just said I could

Maintaining Houseplants in the Winter

Maintaining Houseplants in the Winter Having plants indoors during the winter can be tricky. The heat is on, and the air is dry. If your hands are dry, the humidity is not high enough for your houseplants. Continue reading to learn more about maintaining houseplants through the winter. Humidity Gauge The most difficult challenge in

Pruning Crape Myrtles

Pruning Crape Myrtles Driving around town, one will notice the “Crape Murder” committed year after year. Unfortunately, it is a misconception that the correct way to prune Crape Myrtles is to aggressively “hack” them back. This, however, is incorrect and will have long-term effects on your beautiful Crape Myrtle. Pruning Crape Myrtles does not take

The Dog Days of Summer

The Dog Days of Summer That latter part of summer in North Carolina is probably the harshest! The temperature is high, and the humidity is even higher! It can be tough to keep cool during this time of the year. Keep reading to learn how to keep your home cool and ways to beat the

Fayetteville, NC Growing Zone

Fayetteville, NC Growing Zone What Are Growing Zones? When shopping for plants, one may notice that there are zone ranges on the plant tags. These ranges, which are called growing zones, represent the zones in which the plant will thrive. Each locale has an associated growing zone. Any plant that is not within the growing

Top 4 Low Light Houseplants

Growing houseplants in a house or room with minimal natural light can be a challenging task. But, you are in luck! Here are our top 4 picks for low light houseplants that will thrive with minimal light!   Sansevieria (Snake Plant, Mother-in-Law’s Tongue) This plant is as good as it gets for a houseplant! While