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String of Turtles
The Peperomia Prostrata, or more commonly known as the String of Turtles is a small training plant that has circular, succulent leaves that look like turtle shells. It is a great hanging plant that looks beautiful trailing down a shelf! The String of Turtles does produce flowers, but they are not as showy as you might think. They send out [...]
Calathea Lancifolia
The Calathea Lancifolia (aka the rattlesnake calathea) has beautiful long wavy leaves with dark green splotches on them. The undersides of the leaves are a deep purple color. Calatheas love humidity, so place them near a humidifier or on a pebble tray. Otherwise they will get crispy brown tips on their leaves. Calatheas also like to be in medium to [...]
Philodendron Silver Sword
The plant of the week is the Philodendron Silver Sword. This plant has beautiful, glossy silver foliage. The leaves come to a point, similar to a sword. They are a climbing vine with thick stems, so having a trellis/moss pole for it will help it grow big leaves. Philodendrons are tropical plants, and they will thrive when they receive high [...]
Split Leaf Philodendron
The Monstera Deliciosa or commonly known as the split leaf philodendron. These beauties are very easy to grow, making them a great beginner plant! They love to climb, so a trellis or moss pole would help support them. Young plants have dark green leaves that are completely solid, and as it matures the leaves get more and more fenestrations(splits/holes). Place [...]
Button Fern
This little fern has dense, curving fronds with circular (button-like) leaflets coming off of each frond. They are a low growing fern, and won't get much taller than a foot. They like to be placed in bright, indirect light. A north or eastern facing window would be best. Water when the top inch of soil is dry. They love humidity, [...]
Philodendron Brasil
It is a beautiful trailing plant with heart shaped leaves that are green on the edges and has different shades of yellow and green in the center. It can be a trailing/vining plant or you can grow it up a trellis or moss pole! While it can survive in low light conditions, it’s best to put it in bright, indirect [...]
Rex Begonia
The plant of the week this week is Rex Begonias. These plants have some of the most striking and unique foliage, ranging in a variety of colors and patterns. Unlike most begonias which are grown for their flowers, rex begonias are grown for their foliage. They like to be in bright, indirect light. Never put them in direct sunlight as [...]
Maidenhair Fern
This plant has delicate, fan shaped leaves that are on wiry black stems. In the wild, it grows near streams and waterfalls, so it’s a humidity lover! Either place the fern near a humidifier or on a pebble tray filled with water to increase the moisture around the plant. These ferns do not like to dry out completely. They will [...]
Domino Peace Lily
The Domino Peace Lily—also called the Variegated Peace Lily. It's a beautiful plant with dark green leaves, speckled with white splotches. With the right amount of light, it'll produce tall white flowers! The Domino Peace Lily tolerates low light but does best in medium to bright indirect light. Make sure to keep away from sun's rays since this can burn [...]
Maranta Lemon Lime
The plant of the week this week is Maranta Lemon Lime. This plant is phototropic which means they move their leaves in response to light—opening and closing their leaves in the morning and night. Hence the name "Prayer Plant". The Maranta Lemon Lime also blooms. It produces tiny, light pink/white flowers. They like to be in bright filtered light, but [...]
String of Arrows
A beautiful type of trailing succulent vine that has arrow shaped leaves. They produce beautiful tiny flowers and do best in bright filtered light. Make sure the soil is dry between waterings. The foliage will be limp when thirsty. This is a very fast grower, and overall, an easy to care for plant!
Deck Staining 101
For this article, Ace expert Lou Manfredini is going to focus on oil-based stains and why those are the products of his choice. If you have a wood deck, then there is a good chance you have or need to stain it to prolong its life and keep it looking great. There are plenty of choices when it comes to [...]
How to Care for Hanging Baskets
Among the many beautiful flowering plants for hanging baskets available in the nursery are the fuschia, begonia, ivy geranium, petunia, bacopa, verbena, sanvatalia, and calibrachoa. Of course, there is more to choose from to combine and plant the basket of your choice! The list of beautiful plants is endless, so it all depends on color, texture and personal taste. [...]
How To Pack Your Cooler
Summer fun and camping season are in full swing and a big part of summer fun involves packing food and beverages in a cooler. Here are some tips on how to pack a cooler for long and short trips. The Right Cooler Make sure you have a good cooler. Get a rotomolded cooler with insulation at least 2” thick. We [...]
Backyard Birding Tips For Spring
Migration can be hard on a bird. Long distance with changing climates can make locating food a challenge. Just when you thought Spring would be a breeze on birds, it’s actually a tough time for them. Here are a few simple tips you can make to your bird feeding routine in Spring to help them improve the season. What birds [...]
Tips for Keeping Bird Feeders Clean
Did you know that birds can catch and spread diseases from dirty bird feeders and moldy seed? We know you love the birds, so we thought we'd share five quick tips for keeping those bird feeders clean. The birds will love you for it. Clean every 2 weeks. More often during the rainy seasons. Use a mild cleaner. Mix 1 [...]
How To Store Leftover Paint
I t’s rare that you will finish a paint project and find you have used exactly the amount of paint you needed for the job. Leftover paint shouldn’t be discarded because you never know when it might come in handy for touch–ups or other unrelated projects, never mind that throwing it away wastes money. However, you need to store leftover [...]
Clearing the Air with Houseplants
Did you know that growing houseplants will help clean the air inside your home? Houseplants are very beneficial in the air we breathe. They purify and renew our indoor air by filtering out the toxins and carbon dioxide we exhale, and then replace it with clean oxygen! It is proven that some plants do an excellent job of cleaning [...]
How to Can Jams and Preserves
Want to know how easy making your own jams and preserves can be? Watch this quick video for an overall look at the process. You'll love the taste, your body will love the lack of preservatives, and your wallet will love the savings.
How To Water Plants Effectively
The heat is here. You know you need to water but how do you know if you’re giving them too much or too little water, or even watering your plants properly? Different types of plants, whether grass, trees, flowers, potted plants or garden vegetables, require specific amounts of water. We've designed some tips on how to give your plants [...]
Organic Lawn Care Tips
A natural, organic approach to lawn care can yield a beautiful, lush green lawn, along with environmental benefits. While it may take a little more time, organic lawn care lets nature do its thing and helps the grass grow just as green. Keep reading to find out how the way you fertilize, water and even mow can have health [...]
Starting Crops From Seeds Guide
Nothing taste better then fresh fruits, veggies and herbs from the garden. And one of the most rewarding ways to build your garden is to start it with your own seeds. Often there is confusion on when to start planting seeds indoors and when to start planting seeds outdoors. We were excited when we found this helpful guide from [...]
How to Open and Close a Paint Can
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Starting Seeds Indoors
Starting Seeds indoors Winter has been holding on and most of us die hard gardeners are trying to push the season! One nice day seems to herald the onset of spring, but is quickly followed by a week of rain, or the forecast of snow in higher elevations. Thank goodness for the opportunity to start flower and vegetable seed indoors! It’s [...]
Growing Garlic for Summer Harvest
Growing Garlic for Summer Harvest Summer has finally come to a close, but there are still lots of things to do and grow in the garden. Fall veggies such as broccoli, beets, kale, onions and some lettuces/spinach are all great to be planting now, along with all your bulbs for spring, including Garlic. Planting garlic now, will ensure [...]
