Why Is My Jade Plant Dying and How to Save It
If you’ve landed on this post, then chances are you are sitting at home with a poorly jade plant and thinking, ‘Help! My jade plant is dying!’. Although a dying jade plant is a cause…
How Many Blueberries Can One Plant Produce? Maximizing Your Harvest
When I first started growing blueberries, I didn’t expect much. I imagined I’d get a handful of berries here and there—enough to toss into a smoothie or on top of some yogurt. But as I…
Do Grape Seeds Need to Be Stratified? A Gardener’s Guide to Seed Prep
When I first started growing plants, I quickly learned that not all seeds are created equal. Some seeds just need a bit of soil and water, and they’re good to go. Others, like grape seeds,…
Top 5 Fastest Growing Trees for Your New Mexico Landscape
If you’ve ever planted a tree and waited and waited, only to watch it barely stretch its branches year after year, you know the agony of slow-growing trees. In New Mexico, where the climate can…
Philodendron Lemon Lime vs Neon Pothos: Key Differences and Similarities
It’s time to settle the Philodendron Lemon Lime vs Neon Pothos debate. Which one should you buy? Neon Pothos and Philodendron are popular houseplants. They are low-maintenance. However, while many people may get confused and…
How to Make Your Cactus Grow Faster: Expert Advice for Rapid Growth
As we all know, most succulents are very slow growers, but cacti may just be the slowest! In fact, some species of cactus can take up to ten years to grow an inch (read up…
Aren’t Hydroponic Seeds the Same as Clippings? Just Slower?
When one grows plants long enough, growing a plant up from a seed to a meal brings its own kind of satisfaction. As your garden grows, the difference in cost between using seeds and cuttings…
Best Way to Collect Acorns: 6 Simple Acorn Cleanup Tips
Autumn is here, and so is the headache of keeping your backyard clean from falling acorns all day. Picking acorns is one of the most frustrating tasks, even if you hate it. You can’t get…
Growing Japanese Maples for Profit: A Guide for Growers
When I first dipped my toes into lavender farming, I was captivated by the dreamy scent and endless fields of purple blossoms. It’s easy to think that all lavender varieties are the same, but I…