Calathea Medallion: Plant Care and Growing Guide
A curious fact about the calathea medallion is that you can expect its leaves to shift and move during a normal day. Its oval-shaped leaves are indeed very sensitive to light, which causes it to…
Juan D. Rivera started learning everything he could about plants, farming, livestock, and ecosystems at a young age. Since then, he’s earned a Master’s degree in wildlife biology (Universidad Iberoamericana, Ciudad de México) and a PhD in forestry (North Carolina State University), both with an emphasis on conservation farming and renewable technology. He has worked in planning crops for companies and workshops, as an educational consultant and writer.
The Secrets to a Lush Lawn: When and How to Overseed for Best Results
We all dream of that picture-perfect lawn—emerald green, dense, and inviting. A yard so soft you’d gladly kick off your shoes and walk barefoot across it. But let’s be honest: achieving this lawn nirvana can…
Reviving Lemon Tree After Freeze: A Step-by-Step Guide to Bring It Back to Life
There’s nothing quite as disheartening as looking out at your garden after a cold snap, only to see your once-vibrant lemon tree looking more like a sad, wilting ghost of its former self. I’ve been…
Front Tine Vs Rear Tine Rototiller: What’s The Difference?
San Jose or Mantis? Choosing one of these rototillers is a bit challenging. Also, it can be more complex when you are not aware of the types of tillers according to the surface. Therefore,…
Lemon Trees: Do They Prefer Sun or Shade? Find Out What They Really Need
If you’ve ever dreamt of cultivating your lemon grove, you’re probably picturing rows of lush trees, heavy with golden fruit and basking in the warm sunlight. But here’s the million-dollar question: do lemon trees really…
Acer Palmatum (Japanese Maple): Plant Care and Growing Guide
The Japanese Maple, otherwise known as the Acer Palmatum or Smooth Japanese Maple, Amoenum Goup, Palmatum Group, Matsumurae Group, Dissectum Group, Linearilobum Group (Acer palmatum), is a rather well-known shrub plant among gardening enthusiasts around…
What Is Poisonous to Ducks? 12 Things You Should Never Feed Them
I’ll be honest—when I first brought ducks into my backyard, I thought they were pretty low-maintenance. Toss them some cracked corn, maybe some lettuce scraps, let them waddle around the garden, and call it a…
How Long to Keep Horses Off Pasture After Spraying for Weeds
Introduction: Weeds, Horses, and the Balancing Act If you’re anything like me, caring for your horses’ pasture can sometimes feel like a high-wire act. On one hand, you want lush, green fields with enough healthy…
Anemone ‘Harmony Double Mix’: Plant Care and Growing Guide
The Harmony Double Mix Anemone, otherwise known as the Anemone ‘Harmony Double Mix’ or Poppy Anemone ‘Blue Poppy’, Spanish Marigold ‘Blue Poppy’, Windflower ‘Blue Poppy’, Crown Windflower ‘Blue Poppy’, Anemone coronaria De Caen, is a…