For all its beauty and grace, the heart is a complicated organ. Just as it’s not easy to understand how this vital body part works, it’s also not easy to divide one of these organs into two parts without causing serious damage (or worse). Learn how you can safely cut open your own bleeding hearts … Read more
Bamboo Barrier is an open-source wireless mesh network. It can be installed on a single Raspberry Pi and connects to other Bamboo barriers which are being deployed around the world. The software package includes everything you need, including step by step installation instructions, drivers for Windows 10 or Mac OS X, and more!. Bamboo root … Read more
Morning Glory vines can be an invasive weed that is difficult to remove without chemical methods. This article will provide tips on how to get rid of morning glory vines, as well as some alternatives for natural pest control. Morning glory vines are a type of plant that is often seen in gardens and yards. … Read more
African violets are one of the most popular houseplants in America, with a wide range of color and form. Now some gardeners have found that they can identify pests by looking for black spots on their leaves. With warm temperatures outside and inside air conditioning, African violets need plenty of light to stay healthy. African … Read more
Fig leaves are a delicacy in many cultures, but they can be difficult to clean. This makes them one of the most time-consuming and costly dishes for restaurants to prepare. Luckily, there is now an easier way: cling wrap! It’s simple! All you need are some fig leaves, water and food grade cling film (or … Read more
A begonia is a flower that can grow in many different conditions, but it prefers humidity and warmth. It needs watering every day to keep its leaves healthy, but not too much water or the roots will be burned by excess moisture. Begonias are a plant that need to be watered often. In the summer, … Read more
Black flies, or rather the larvae of these insects are a nuisance for many reasons. These bugs suck on the juices from plants and other things. As they reproduce via laying eggs, black fly populations can quickly overwhelm areas with plant life – killing it in mere days. Getting rid of them is not easy … Read more
The deadheading process is a routine that gardeners perform to remove flowers from plants and allow them to produce new blooms. It’s also the technique of removing unwanted vegetation in order to create better plant growth for landscaping purposes or pest prevention. A lantana seed pod looks like a brown and green cylindrical shape that … Read more
Lantana plants love water and will grow in nearly any type of soil. Lantana requires a lot of watering; however, it can be tricky to know how much water your plant needs every day. Factors such as sunlight, temperature, or rainfall will affect how much lantana needs for optimal health and growth so make sure … Read more
Purslane is an edible type of herb that grows wild in many places. It has been cultivated as a fresh herb, but also dried and powdered to make it last longer. How can you grow pursley indoors? The “growing purslane in containers” is a great way to grow purslane indoors. The plants need a lot … Read more