How Do You Start a Bonsai Tree? Bonsai is an interesting hobby to start with. It is a unique art form because your canvases are alive and ever-changing. Mastering the art of bonsai is a never-ending journey, and knowing how to get started is the key to success! When starting out with your first bonsai,…
What is Cast Iron Plant? Cast iron plant (Aspidistra elatior) is native to Taiwan and southern Japan. It is related to asparagus. Like asparagus, it grows from an underground rhizome. Leaves grow directly from the roots rather than from vertical stems. The plant got its name “cast iron plant” because it thrives with neglect. It…
What is a Corn Plant? The corn plant (Dracaena fragrans) is native to tropical Africa. Its resemblance to maize (maize) leads to its nickname “corn plant.” It is also called “moss cane”, “false palm”, “sugar money tree” and “luck plant”. It is related to the Lucky Bamboo and is also a Dracaena (D. Sandrina). Both…
Attract Birds to Your Garden With DIY Feeders Spring, summer, winter and fall. If you have bird feeders, each season brings a variety of birds. What better way to enjoy the beauty and songs of your changing flock than to use feeders made from recycled materials yourself? Helping Our Flying Friends Birds will continue to…
How to Build a Butterfly Garden What’s more beautiful than a garden full of flowers? Well, a garden full of flowers and fluttering butterflies. These winged creatures are considered some of the most beautiful insects on Earth. If you want to create a butterfly garden, know that butterflies need at least six hours of sunlight,…
Easy Recipe for Hummingbird Food Have you ever seen a hummingbird fly? When they roost and roost, they spend most of their time foraging for nectar to maintain their energy levels. They need to eat once every 10 to 15 minutes and visit between 1,000 and 2,000 flowers a day to get the energy they…
DIY Bird Feeder Pole Do you want to attract birds to your garden? Are you looking for a cheap bird feeder? This article will show you how to make one from an old patio umbrella. The end result is a tall pole with six sturdy arms that allows you to hang an array of bird…
What is Friendship Plant? The friendship plant (Pilea involucrata) is a tropical plant native to Central and South America. They grow on the edges of tropical forests, so these plants need as much moisture as in their native habitat. They are often grown in terrariums that mimic their very humid home. These plants are hardy…
Hummingbirds are amazing little creatures, and using the right food recipe will help attract dozens of them. However, the best way to attract them is to know what they need. Hummingbirds are small, delicate birds that require a lot of nutrients from food to maintain their high energy levels. By providing them with plenty of…