Anyone whose cats take an interest in the plants grown in the home will know the concern about adding new blooms, but that might leave you wondering “are orchids safe for cats?” After all, these amazing plants do look like they could be quite poisonous, with somewhat alien flowers and foliage. Fortunately, orchids are not …
If you’re an avid grower of houseplants and you’ve got any of these beautiful blossoms in your home, you might be wondering do orchids rebloom? After all, the flowers are most of the enjoyment of these extraordinary plants, so you’re bound to want to know if they will come again after they have finished. Orchids …
Knowing the final size of a plant is a very important part of garden design and plant positioning, and if you’re thinking of adding hydrangeas to your outdoor space, you might be wondering “how big do hydrangeas get?” These plants are beautiful, but they can get large, so you need enough space for them to …
If you struggle with deer eating your garden plants and you are trying to work out some deer-resistant options that you can grow, you may be wondering “are hydrangeas deer resistant?” These beautiful plants are popular in gardens around the world, but do deer like to eat them? Unfortunately, few hydrangeas are deer resistant. Deer …
If you love hydrangeas, you are probably already aware that certain additions to the soil can change the color of the blooms produced by these beautiful plants (or at least, some kinds of them). If you’re keen to get rich blue flowers, you might be wondering: do hydrangeas like coffee grounds? The answer is that …
You may have heard of using mushroom compost in your garden, and the problems that it can cause with burning your plants. If so, you’re probably wondering whether it’s actually safe to use mushroom compost in your garden, or whether it would be better to choose a standard compost mix or something else. Mushroom compost …
Compost is one of the best things you can add to your yard; it enriches it with valuable nutrients and helps to give your plants a boost, and it’s ideal for planting new, young plants so that they get the best possible start in life. However, there’s the cost factor to consider, especially when it …
You may well have heard about compost heaps getting warm, but have you ever wondered can compost get too hot and catch fire? This might be a bit of a concerning thought, especially if your compost heap is close to your house, a shed, or any other potentially flammable materials. Although it rarely happens, compost …
If you have come across vermicompost or you’ve started making it yourself, you may well be wondering is vermicompost good for all plants? Do some plants generally dislike it? After all, plants need very different things from their environment, so how often can you use vermicompost? Vermicomposting is a rich, useful additive to soil that …
Have you come across vermicomposting? If you have, you might be wondering if it would work for you and whether it has advantages over traditional composting. Vermicomposting means using worms to break down organic waste, and it has some great pros, but also some cons. We’re going to look at vermicomposting: comparing advantages and disadvantages. …