Repotting your houseplants- When, Why, & How?

Repotting your houseplants- When, Why, & How?

January 19, 2026 Having houseplants is a great way to create your own tropical oasis at home. They can bring relaxation, air filtration, and aesthetic upgrades to spaces. However, just like kids outgrow their clothes, plants outgrow their pots. While it is not a...
Winter Tree Watering Tips

Winter Tree Watering Tips

Winter Tree Watering Tips By Arbor Day Foundation   Guest post by John Lang of Friendly Tree. Although trees remain dormant during the winter, they are not immune to cold and dry conditions. Trees experience the stress of harsh winter weather – though they might...
Pond Winterization

Pond Winterization

Its always a sad time when you have to winterize your sprinklers, swimming pools and ponds but shutting down your pond for the winter doesnt need to be a difficult task. Follow these steps and your life can be much easier! Removal of excess organic matter and trimming...
7 Tips (and Tricks) for Overwintering Tropical Plants

7 Tips (and Tricks) for Overwintering Tropical Plants

Tropical plants like the same conditions as humans. Under 50 degrees and they’re less than happy. To avoid stressing them, bring them indoors at the first sign of cool evening temps. But, before you haul them indoors, make sure they’re safe for the pets and kiddos in...
Elephant Ear Overwintering

Elephant Ear Overwintering

    REPOSTED   Elephant ears (Colocasia esculenta) produce beautiful large leaves that provide a tropical look to your landscape,pond or patio. They grow from starchy tubers that don’t tolerate wet winter weather jor freezing temperatures....