Monstera Thai Constellation Care: How to Help It Thrive
The Lab | Variegated Monstera Monstera Thai Constellation care is standard Monstera care with more light and more caution. NC State Extension describes ‘Thai Constellation’ … Read more
Bloodgood Japanese Maple: How Big It Gets and How to Grow It
The Lab | Bloodgood Japanese Maple Care ‘Bloodgood’ is one of the best-known red Japanese maples (Acer palmatum), grown for deep red-purple leaves that hold … Read more
How to Compost at Home: A Step-by-Step Beginner’s Guide
The Pantry | Compost Protocol To compost at home, mix carbon-rich browns (dry leaves, shredded cardboard) with nitrogen-rich greens (fruit and vegetable scraps, coffee grounds), … Read more
How to Use Neem Oil on Plants Without Burning the Leaves
The Infirmary | Pest Control How to use neem oil on plants without burning them comes down to three things: read which kind of neem … Read more
Kratky Method: Easy Hydroponics With No Pump or Power
The Lab | Kratky Method The Kratky method is the simplest form of hydroponics: no pump, no air stone, no electricity. A plant sits in … Read more
Plant Leaves Turning Yellow? Find the Cause and Fix It
The Infirmary | Leaf Diagnosis Plant leaves turning yellow are a symptom, not a disease, and where and how the yellow appears usually points to … Read more
January Birth Flower: Carnation and Snowdrop Meanings
Symbolism | January Birth Flower The January birth flower is the carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus), and the snowdrop (Galanthus nivalis) is January’s second birth flower. For … Read more
Vermiculite vs Perlite: Which Belongs in Your Potting Mix?
The Lab | Vermiculite vs Perlite Perlite and vermiculite are the two lightweight mineral additives found in most potting mixes, and they do different jobs. … Read more
Diatomaceous Earth for Fungus Gnats: Does It Really Work?
The Infirmary | Diatomaceous Earth for Fungus Gnats Diatomaceous earth for fungus gnats in houseplants is often recommended online as a cure. It does kill … Read more