Pothos (Epipremnum aureum) are tropical plants that have attractive heart-shaped green leaves often with different variegation. They are also called Devil’s Ivy and are native to Mo’orea in French Polynesia. These plants may be grown outdoors in USDA hardiness zones 10 to 12. They flower when planted outdoors and are highly drought-tolerant and quick to…
Lizards are great for insect control, no doubt. But for many people, the presence of lizards indoors is understandably creepy and needless. Now, before you go poisoning or smashing the lizards in your house, we must let you know that these wall crawlers are vital to the environment. For one, they help control the insect…
Instances of worms in potted plants are a common sight for most gardeners, though it might be a disturbing sight for you, leaving you with more questions than answers. Where did the worms come from? Are your potted plants safe with them in the soil? This article will give you a detailed look at the…
If you love sweet potatoes, you can stay busy with them every part of the year. Even in the winter and early on in the spring, there’s plenty to do to get your crops ready so you have a supply of delicious sweet potatoes coming out of the ground as soon as possible. One of…
If you have a garden in your home, you must be curious to know who digs small burrows there. Well, several burrowing animals dig in your backyard because that is where they find their favorite grubs to savor. What are grubs? They’re the stout, white, wormlike larvae of beetles that grow in the hot seasons….
I remember the first home I ever bought. It was a small place with a decent-sized yard. The problem was that the previous owners hadn’t lived in the home for six or so months before I moved in, so there was absolutely no lawn to speak of. Thankfully, the home had an irrigation system, so…
From giving your yard a bold look to uplifting the scenery, flowering trees grow into magic. They add color and fragrance to landscapes, and they also provide some privacy outdoors. Flowering trees potentially bring a lot of enhancement to your landscape. But before you go ahead and choose one for your landscaping project, there are…
Some lizards can obviously see in the dark. If you’ve ever lived anywhere with a large gecko, for example, you know that they are nocturnal and hunt for food best when things are dark. Not all lizards are nocturnal, however, and not all of them see in the dark. There are popular lizard species that…
Stachys byzantina, also known as lamb’s ear due to its appearance, is a perennial herb belonging to the mint family. This native Middle Eastern plant is commonly grown ornamentally because of its soft fuzzy leaves. It can reach up to 12 inches in height and is covered with dense hair or trichomes. The leaves bud…
Greenhouses have become an eco-friendly alternatives for avid gardeners all around the world. Some people might call it a glasshouse or a hothouse due to the way that this glasshouse traps all the heat and warmth from the outside and creates climatic conditions for the plants inside of it. Whether it is a just hobby…