Blossom into a Greener World
Learn to grow food right outside your own back door. It’s really quite easy to grow some of your own fruits and veggies right in your own backyard or on your patio. Growing some of your own food is a great thing to do, it’s healthy, fun, relaxing and rewarding too. It’s best to get … Read more
They encompass a large and interesting family of plants which includes over 720 species. They are well worth the effort it takes to learn their special needs and care for the them in a way that allows them to thrive. They need some very different care than normal tropical plants, it’s important to learn how to … Read more
The Raspberry Crown Borer (Pennisetia marginata) and its larva are common pests of the raspberry plant. They are common throughout most of North America and are very common here on the west coast of BC and Washington. They are also known as Blackberry Clearwing Borer, as they can affect the closely related blackberry plant as well. … Read more
This project can be as simple as buying a few pieces of lumber and some hardware to secure the corners. Start by deciding how big you’d like to build the bed. If you’re working with a limited area then 4′ x 4′ is good, or 2′ x 4′, even 2′ x 2′ is a usable size. Go … Read more
Ugh. Stink bugs are another issue that you could very well see in your garden no matter where you live in North America. They are very common and can cause quite a bit of damage. When they are squished they emit a putrid odour, hence their name. By David R. Lance, USDA APHIS PPQ Image … Read more
Kessil vs Radion: Which one is the best for you? You may be surprised to learn that there are two different types of lights, and it’s important to know what features each light comes with! The “kessil a360 vs radion xr15” is a question that has been asked many times. The two lights are both … Read more
There is a lot of information out there when it comes to aquarium products, but some sources are better than others. The Seachem Pristine and Stability comparison article provides the most comprehensive breakdown of each product with photos and video comparisons so you can see for yourself which one offers more value at an affordable … Read more
The tropical plant displays are always so beautiful when you go to the nursery. So many of them would look just great in that empty spot in the office or at home. The plants are so beautiful in the store because they get wonderful care from a knowledgeable staff of people all the time. They usually … Read more
Which Aquarium Fertilizer is the Best? Thrive vs Easy Green: Which Aquarium Fertilizer is the Best?. Thrive has a lot of different products, but it’s all in one aquarium fertilizer was voted best by users on Amazon. Your aquarium plants have begun to turn yellow and are on the approach of passing away. To keep … Read more
One way to create a garden is to plant in containers and then set them on a row of pallets. Building a pallet garden on the surface of the ground creates a portable and easier alternative to in-ground gardening. It’s also much easier than trying to dig up, loosen and repair the soil that might … Read more