Closeup of a Cebu blue pothos in a natural looking pot.

Cebu Blue Pothos: Care & Propagation Guide + 5 Problems to Avoid

Cebu Blue pothos or Epipremnum pinnatum ‘Cebu Blue’ is a tropical houseplant with oval, silvery-blue leaves. It’s just as easy to grow as other pothos varieties but packs more decorative appeal due to its unique foliage color.   Plants with blue leaves are a rare sight in nature, and this blue pothos species is one of the special … Read more

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Broccoli Companion Plants: Top 5 Best & 4 Harmful to Avoid

Broccoli may be a vegetable that you either love or hate, but once you grow it, you’ll most likely love it. It’s an excellent crop for the cool season that can handle a little bit of light shade. They are also big, beautiful plants that can produce for several weeks. Try growing the “Romanesco” type … Read more

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Common Houseplant Problems and Solutions (Pictures)

Few plant pests and diseases, as well as cultural problems (often referred to as physiological disorders), like falling leaves and flower buds, can be avoided. It is much simpler to keep pests and diseases from harming plants than to get rid of them once they have already done so. Here are some suggestions for avoidance.  … Read more

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Beets Companion Plants: Top 4 Best Plants + 3 to Avoid

Beets are a crop that indeed provides everything: both the leaves and the roots can be consumed! The bright red round roots are what most people are accustomed to seeing pickled in salads, but beet leaves are also delicious and nutrient-rich and can be prepared similarly to spinach. We’ll cover all of beets companion plants … Read more

calypso bean plant growing in garden with companion plants

Bean Companion Plant: Top 5 Pole & Bush Choices + Pest Info

Beans come in two types: bush and pole (aka runner). With two varieties to pick from, you can grow beans in your garden regardless of size or shape. On some sort of trellis, you must grow runner beans. Bush beans are very productive, but you can grow them in containers without a trellis! We’ll cover … Read more

anthurium root bound plant

Anthurium Root Bound: How-to Prevent, Fix, Prune & Repot

When anthurium is rootbound, the plant’s roots have become so tightly packed in the pot that they cannot grow any further. And if you do nothing to salvage the plant, it will eventually die. Anthurium root bound usually occurs when you don’t repot anthurium as often as you should. Generally, gardeners should repot anthuriums every … Read more

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Is Cauliflower Man Made or Natural? (Solved + Fascinating)

Rich in antioxidants and vitamin K, cauliflower is a tasty addition to any meal. As you’re considering the health benefits of this fibrous vegetable, you might be wondering: is cauliflower man made?  Let’s take a look at how farmers used selective breeding to cultivate desirable wild cabbage traits over many centuries.  The Short Answer: Is Cauliflower … Read more

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Asparagus Companion Plants: 5 Good Choices & What to Avoid

Asparagus is a perennial vegetable, so you have to wait two years after planting it to start harvesting is somewhat offset by the fact that it can produce for 15 to 30 years. However, fresh shoots that emerge from the ground in the spring can be eaten, and for the remainder of the growing season, … Read more

artichoke growing in a garden

Artichoke Companion Plants: 5 Perfect Choices & What to Avoid

One of the few perennial vegetables is the artichoke (Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus). This lovely plant is silvery green and works well in vegetable gardens and ornamental beds. The artichoke’s unopened flower is its edible portion. But don’t be too sad if you miss the harvest of an unopened flower; the flowers are just as … Read more

repotting an anthurium plant on a table

Repotting Anthurium: Plant Care Guide ~ Tips + Dividing

The glossy foliage and heart-shaped blooms make anthuriums more endearing to houseplant owners and gardening enthusiasts. They’re also low maintenance, requiring minimal care to survive.  Repotting, one of the plant care routines, is pivotal to the continuous blooming of your anthurium. While the plant grows relatively moderately, you might have to repot anthurium sometimes in … Read more