In 1875, Charles Darwin wrote that the Venus flytrap “is one of the most wonderful plants in the world.” Darwin was awe-inspired by how the flytrap could move without muscles or nerves. But what do you do if your Venus flytrap won’t close? Here are all the reasons your flytrap might not close and what…
When you think of hardy, long-lasting plants, you probably think of trees with expansive root systems. In comparison, many cacti species can live for more than 100 years. But their roots are much more shallow than you think—why though? Let’s see! Cactus roots don’t grow deep, rarely growing more than 5–10 inches below the soil….
The lithops, also commonly known as the living stone plant, is beloved among many plant and succulent owners. Its unique process of splitting may be weird, but should it be done manually by the plant owner? Splitting is the lithops’ natural way of producing new leaves and replacing old growth after blooming. Avoid manually splitting…
In 2015, data showed the average American spent 70 hours per year in lawn care. Time is precious, and just like many of our natural resources, it’s non-renewable. So here are some slow-growing grasses you can plant to get your time back! Using slow-growing grass can increase biodiversity in the garden, minimize fertilizer runoff, and…
Christmas trees are commonly known to be evergreen. But the truth is, not all of them are! This is just one of the reasons why their needles turn brown. So check each of them to see which is the most likely cause of brown needles! Christmas tree needles turn brown as a result of natural…
Although it is loved by many, cilantro can be quite fussy. Wilting cilantro is one of the most common things gardeners struggle with, but why does it happen so frequently? I have the answers, and I’m happy to share them with you! Cilantro can wilt due to 1) overcrowding, 2) transplant shock, 3) excessive sun,…