Home and Garden

We all know what it’s like to share our home with a spider or two. Most are harmless and can even be beneficial- anyone who’s had their house invaded by flies or mosquitos will appreciate…

Although sacred to the god Dionysus (also known as Bacchus in Rome), and reflected by the druids in a Christmas carol titled “The Holly and the Ivy,” where the ivy plant represented the divinity of…

Wasps are insects that are feared by many because of their ability to sting repeatedly, bite and attack, but they are actually very useful creatures. Did you know that wasps help to keep the populations…

There isn’t a single kind of cherry tree that can be found out there. Instead, there are a number of them. Some cherry trees are prized for their edible fruits, which is something that they…

Spider flowers are the herbs and shrubs classified under the genus Cleome. In total, the genus contains either about 170 species or about 275 species, the latter of which would be enough to make it…

Dipladenia is a member of the Mandevilla family. As a result, it should come as no surprise to learn that the two can look very similar to one another. Unfortunately, this is the reason that…

If you have a love for gardening, but don’t always have the space or time to care for a full on outdoor garden, one of your best options is to find colorful and vibrant indoor…

Kids love to do things for themselves. If you don’t believe us, just ask a dad. You know that your kids will follow you around the shop at home just hoping for the chance to…

Cordyline plants are a family of around 30 common decorative plants. They are beautiful when in flower and make excellent ornamentals and equally good houseplants. Some species produce flowers and inedible berries. The long leathery…