I have been thinking about terrariums lately. My terrarium happens to be a large vessel with a narrow throat I received for Christmas. The biggest point depending on the success of these types of container gardens is providing for good…
Terrariums
Category: Gardening & Landscape
Buffalograss
Buffalograss, is a perennial grass native to the Great Plains from Montana to Mexico. It is one of the grasses that supported the great herds of buffalo that roamed the Great Plains. Buffalograss also provided the sod from which early…
Fungus Gnats
Been getting questions on fungus gnats which are small fly-like insects that may be noticed flying around houseplants. They are commonly associated with over-watered houseplants or those grown in poorly drained potting mixes. If a houseplant pot is harboring fungus…
Types of Bird Feeders
1. Hopper If I were only able to have one bird feeder in my yard, then I would choose a hopper style. Hoppers are perfect for holding a general mix of bird food that appeals to a wide variety of…
Mandarins, tangerines, clementine
A mandarin orange is a slightly smaller relative of the standard orange. The tangerine and clementine are varietals of the mandarin, much in the same way gala and fuji are apple varieties. Mandarins originated in China, hence the name. China is…
Light and Houseplants
Determining the light and houseplants you can grow can be daunting. The amount of light each plant needs varies and depends on the time of the year. So where as some plants will be quite happy with semi darkness permanently,…
Emerald Ash Borer
The City of Sioux Falls is dealing with the emerald ash borer, found in parts of the city in 2018. As a result, there is an emergency quarantine for Minnehaha and parts of Lincoln and Turner Counties, where wood cannot…
Rabbit Damage
Due to the excessive snow and cold temperatures, many of our beautiful shrubs are not looking their best and little rabbits are to blame. Rabbit damage is now showing up in the country or in town. Rabbit damage has been…
Safety with Manure in the Garden and Flowerbed
Manure in the garden has been a common culture for thousands of years. Using manure in the garden is an excellent fertilizer and soil conditioner. However, don’t apply fresh manure to the soil in your fruit or vegetable garden. Even…
Houseplant Wellness for Your Home
Plants are a powerhouse of wellness for your home. They’ll provide you with a host of benefits, and they’ll make your house look great while doing it. I’ll admit, I’ve been kind of obsessed with this idea lately, and I…
Victorian Style Plants
With the hit show on PBS called Victoria (Queen Victoria of England), Victorian style is receiving a renewed interest now in our homes and landscaping. The Victorians were the first house plant enthusiasts, but their plants had to be hardy…
Perfect Houseplant: Flowering Maple
Want a houseplant that flowers every month without too much light? Focus on a flowering maple (Abutilon). There are many of these broad leaf species. The leaves for this plant are a small maple type dark green (some variegated), and…
Grow an Indoor Herb Garden this Winter
An indoor herb garden makes fresh flavor convenient throughout the winter. Deep in January and February, between the snow, ice, cold temperatures and grey days, it can feel like spring will never come. To help brighten the long days, there…
Do not Forget the Winter Garden Interest
In late fall, with beds full of worn out perennials and annuals, sad but resolute gardeners often bid farewell to their color-filled gardens and turn their attention to the fall clean-up. The talk turns to the beautiful autumnal leaves, while…
Helianthus (the perfect perennial)
Perennial Sunflower Helianthus Probably one of the most-loved flower, sunflower is a long-time favorite for borders and for bouquets because of their huge blossoms. While not quite as large as its annual cousin, the perennial sunflower makes up for what…