General Blog (Plants)

How to Flush Plants: A Guide for Healthy, Happy Plants Your plants are an important part of your home, and they deserve to be healthy and happy. One of the best ways to keep your plants thriving is to flush them regularly. Flushing your plants helps to remove any built-up salts and minerals from the…

Wolfsbane: A Toxic but Beautiful Plant With its striking purple flowers and poisonous reputation, wolfsbane is a plant that is sure to turn heads. But what is it about this plant that makes it so dangerous? And where can you buy wolfsbane if you’re interested in growing it yourself? In this article, we’ll take a…

Do Snake Plants Attract Bugs? Snake plants are a popular houseplant, known for their low-maintenance care and air-purifying abilities. But what about their bug-repelling properties? Some people claim that snake plants can help to keep pests away, while others say that they actually attract bugs. So, what’s the truth? In this article, we’ll take a…

What is the scariest plant in the forest? If you’re looking for a good scare, look no further than the forest! There are plenty of creepy creatures lurking in the shadows, but there’s one plant that’s sure to give you a chill: the venus flytrap. Venus flytraps are carnivorous plants that use their unique traps…

New Hampshire’s Planting Zone: A Guide for Gardeners New Hampshire is a beautiful state with a wide variety of landscapes, from the mountains of the White Mountains to the seacoast of the Atlantic Ocean. This diversity in terrain means that there are many different planting zones in New Hampshire, each with its own unique climate…

Is Matcha a Plant? Matcha is a powdered green tea that has been gaining popularity in recent years due to its many health benefits. But what exactly is matcha, and is it really a plant? In this article, we will explore the origins of matcha, how it is made, and its nutritional benefits. We will…

Why Is My Snake Plant Splitting? Snake plants (Sansevieria trifasciata) are popular houseplants for good reason. They’re easy to care for, tolerant of neglect, and can thrive in a variety of conditions. But what do you do if your snake plant starts to split? In this article, we’ll discuss the causes of snake plant splitting,…

How To Propagate A Mandevilla Plant? Mandevilla is a popular flowering vine that is known for its lush foliage and vibrant blooms. It is a relatively easy plant to grow, and it can be propagated from cuttings. Propagating a Mandevilla plant is a great way to get more plants for your garden or to share…

How to Water a ZZ Plant The ZZ plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia) is a popular houseplant that is known for its low-maintenance care. It is also one of the most drought-tolerant plants, making it a great choice for beginners or those who are forgetful about watering. However, even though ZZ plants can tolerate dry conditions, they…

Lewis and Clark’s expedition is commonly credited with 178 plants, shrubs, trees, and herbs not previously recorded for science; familiar plants connected with its collections include purple coneflower, bitterroot, Lewis’ mock orange, Lewis’ monkeyflower, blue flax, pink fairy, black cottonwood, and ponderosa pine. But “discovered” needs careful reading: some expedition records were later identified from…