by Matt Gibson A popular houseplant also commonly referred to as rabbit tracks, the prayer plant got its name because of its habit of folding up its leaves at night similarly to how someone folds up their hands to pray. Read on to learn all about the prayer plant, including … [Read more...]
Flower Meanings Dictionary from A to Z: the Secret Victorian Era Language of Flowers
Floriography, the sending of secret messages via coded flower arrangements, was popular during the Victorian Era (between 1837 and 1901). But it was probably invented a lot earlier. Plants have been used as symbols for thousands of years. More complex arrangements sending … [Read more...]
Dormant Plants: Your Top Questions, and Answers
by Matt Gibson Dormancy is your garden’s practice of continuing to thrive during cold weather conditions by entering a state of inactivity or minimal activity, saving its energy for a time when it can be better put to use. Even though it doesn’t look as though they’re … [Read more...]
Growing and Caring for Crabapple Trees: Your Questions Answered
by Matt Gibson Crabapple trees add color and beauty to any lawn or landscape they inhabit. Usually grown for ornamental purposes, crabapples catch the eye with brilliant colors from both their flowers and their foliage. Along with apples, the deciduous crabapple tree belongs … [Read more...]
How to Get Rid of Fungus Gnats
Fungus gnats can be a particularly pesky houseplant or greenhouse pest. They might be difficult to spot early on and multiply quickly. Fungus gnat larvae feed on the roots of plants, especially potted ones, which can cause plants to wither and die if the infestation isn’t … [Read more...]