We’re really in the thick of it down here in Texas these days. The heat is on and it’s not for everyone… or every plant for that matter. Here’s some heat-lovers for your garden that will cut down on your landscape maintenance and your frizzled plant heartbreak. Celosia Celosia is one of the greatest plants …
Have you ever noticed how beautiful the leaves of sweet potato plants are? Did you even know that sweet potatoes have leaves? Well they do. And while growing, this delicious root vegetable is actually quite a gorgeous plant. And if that’s not enough, I recently learned that sweet potato leaves are also a tasty, nutritious …
We live in a time where people are looking to do more themselves. It’s exciting and yet sometimes disturbing for those living in the suburbs. Becoming self reliant doesn’t have to be disruptive and you don’t need to move to the countryside, simply start where you are. Have you ever thought about raising quail in …
You might think that it’s impossible to grow a palm in Minneapolis but you’d be wrong. If you think you can wait until June to plant tomatoes in Texas you’re in big trouble. It’s obvious that certain plants aren’t going to thrive in certain climates and that’s where a little bit of knowledge about your …
Foundation settlement can lead to major structural problems within your home. There are ways to repair a concrete foundation without having to tear it out and start from scratch. Repairing a foundation can be a costly job, but the better educated you are about types of foundations and how best to repair your foundation, the …
