6 Reasons to Grow Spider Plants
Spider Plants are both charming and one of the easiest houseplants to grow indoors. They’re ideal for beginner gardeners and offer unique rewards for advanced green thumbs too. If you’ve ever wondered what makes these indoor plants so popular, or perhaps you’re looking to weave a new perspective on this favorite—here are a few threads […]
Planning Your Spring Garden Design
The best way to reap the benefits of seeds sown in the garden is to start planning early! While you may still be looking out the window at a blanket of snow, the sunlight is beginning to peek out a little earlier and stick around a little later in the day, which means now is […]
Spotting & Solving Spider Mite Problems
Plant pests are a pain in the you-know-what. Plants thrive best when you can closely recreate their natural living environment in your home. Unfortunately for tropical plants, it can be challenging to maintain their ideal environment, especially over winter when indoor air tends to be so dry. Spider mites are among the most common pests […]
How to Protect Your Houseplants from Pests
Houseplant pests are a pain in the butt, and they seem to show up even more often in the winter. That’s because our plants are growing slower, are getting less light, and are a little weaker than they are in the middle of summer. The best way to protect your plants is to keep them […]
Plan Ahead: The North Dakota Gardening Calendar
It might seem like we have a very short gardening season in North Dakota. You’re not wrong, but there’s also a lot of gardening tasks you can do in the offseason to make your summer gardening a little easier. Here’s a list of garden and landscape related tasks that you could do each month of […]
The Best & Brightest Houseplants for Short Winter Days
The short and dark days of winter can be challenging for so many people. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is common for those who live in more northern locations, like North Dakota, where we don’t get a ton of bright daylight in the winter. Winter house plants, in general, can help lift your spirits through winter […]