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The China Doll plant (Radermachera sinica) is an evergreen indoor house plant. It comes from the steamy forests of southern China and Southeast Asia. Its name is derived by its gentle, “doll-like” look. It’s a new favorite of indoor plant lovers, because…
Cyclamen Plant: People love cyclamen for their bright blooms during the winter. They have pretty, upward-facing petals that come in pink, red, and white. Their leaves often have silver patterns, which make the plant look even more beautiful. These plants grow…
Jalapeño peppers have a medium heat (2,500 to 8,000 Scoville units) and are adored for their crispy bite and bright flavor. They begin green and turn red as they mature, which makes them not only ideal for salsas but also stuffing, pickling…
The ZZ plant, also called the Zanzibar Gem, is a very popular indoor plant. People like it because it has shiny green leaves, looks stylish, and is very easy to care for. You can keep it in an office, bedroom,…
When it comes to indoor plants that offer mystique in terms of luck, long life and beauty with little effort, the jade plant (Crassula ovata) is a simple addition. Its thick, shiny leaves are like smooth green plastic, and its long…
If you’ve ever researched natural pest control, healthy soil or even support wellness, chances are you’ve seen the term “diatomaceous earth” (often shortened to simply DE). It’s everywhere — from gardening videos to methods for natural cleaning to the contents of…
If you’ve ever stepped into your garden and if you find new holes in your leaves, half-eaten buds, or droppings scattered around like confetti: you probably have caterpillars. They’re cute in picture books and children’s cartoons…But in real life?A hungry…
If your plants have recently begun to appear dull, streaked or strangely discolored, there are tiny moving dots on the leaves and you’re suspicious that something is nibbling away at your vegetation (or sucking its energy), it could be thrips. They…
I remember sitting on my couch one quiet Sunday morning, sipping coffee and admiring my houseplants like the proud plant parent I was becoming. But out of nowhere, a tiny black speck floated past my face. Then another. And then—like a…
The summer my garden went from lush and growing to empty stems and heartbreak in a few days is the one I’ll never forget. I had tomatoes, marigolds, basil and even some tender young sunflowers I was unreasonably proud of. But one…
