Jun 23, 2009 -
Your standard terra cotta planters are classics that will never go out of style. But for those of us who live in contemporary homes, a modern planter may be more fitting. So, I thought I'd round up a few planters that will assimilate well with your streamlined architecture.
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Jun 08, 2009 -
These water-retaining plants are sometimes referred to as "fat plants." What's their more common moniker?
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May 20, 2009 -
It's almost Summer — woohoo! Since I'm looking forward to longer walks and exploring new areas with my pooch, I've gathered up some outdoor flowers . .
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May 20, 2009 -
Warm weather walks aren't just a fresh way to get your pet out and about or work on your posture and fitness. They offer the visual bonus of blooming buds, chirping birds and an air of romance. In celebration of Flower Day, which happens to be today, I have put together a roundup of helpful hints for enjoying flowers and plant life both within your home and on the street.
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Apr 24, 2009 -
Houseplants tend to be comfortable with the same temperatures their owners prefer. They can handle the daytime heat, the nighttime chill, and, of course, room temperature. But just as you shrug your shoulders when brushed with a burst of chilly wind, houseplants can be decimated by a cold draft.
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Apr 10, 2009 -
I've shared doggy dangers lurking in your Easter basket, but I wanted to remind you about a popular holiday flower that should never be brought into a home that includes cats.
Easter lilies are one of the most poisonous flowers for kitties. In fact, just one or two leaves or flowers can fatally harm a feline so, even if you think your pet will show no interest in this plant, please take no chances.
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Mar 25, 2009 -
Spring is here and that means blooming flowers by our feet and their faces. Do your pooches enjoy a stop-and-sniff (but no snack) when plants are blossoming or pass on by the new plants popping up on the scene?
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Does Your Dog Stop and Smell the Flowers?
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Feb 13, 2009 -
With Valentine's Day right around the corner, I gathered up poison information on popular plants to give or receive. Pretty as they may look around your house, which of these blossoms are poisonous to dogs and/or cats? From roses to daisies, test your knowledge on these 10 flowers when you start the quiz.
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Nov 11, 2008 -
In the San Francisco Bay Area, I rarely have to worry about a frost, which means that I can leave plants out all year round without incident. I know that's hardly the case with readers living in the Midwest and on the East Coast, though.
Steve, over at Gardening Gone Wild, recently wrote, "I overwinter a host of plants in my cold dark basement.
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Shamrocks are very easy to grow, though they prefer cool air, moist soil, and bright, but not direct, sun. Have you ever bought shamrocks for your home or garden?
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Have You Ever Bought Shamrocks For Your Home?
