What Is It? Wednesday – Luffa

If you’re a homeowner looking for something a bit bigger or nicer, you might find yourself selling while simultaneously shopping the market for a new home. If moving to a new place will mean scoring a better property or paying a higher mortgage, you’ve likely been referred to as a move-up buyer.

Believe it or not, 2023 is nearly over, and on the horizon, we have a sneak peek into the captivating home trends set to dominate in 2024.

This squash is showing abnormal growth, known as fasciation. Fasciation is the abnormal development of a meristem or growing point.

As the saying goes, ‘When feathers appear, angels are near.’ Can it be a good sign or a signal of something coming? So, the next time you spot a dove in your yard and wonder – What Does it Mean When a Bird Visits You, you will have an answer for that! Keep reading!

When poked, tunicates will squirt water. Hence, their nickname: sea squirts. But as cute as that sounds, these slimy, gelatinous sea creatures are anything but cuddly.

Garden border maintenance in both autumn and spring is mainly about the plants.

Choosing trees for your garden can be fun, but choosing the right tree is a critical step in the process. Few acts bring more satisfaction than planting a tree. It’s an optimistic wager on the future. Digging the planting hole, installing the young tree, and watering and tending it bring a great sense of happiness and fulfillment. Wondering how to choose a tree? We’ll give you lots of tips to help make the experience a total success.

Paul Dyer

The light-colored discoloration on these zucchini plant leaves is known as Squash Silverleaf Disorder (SSL) and is the result of immature whiteflies feeding on the squash leaves. SSL reduces the plant’s ability to photosynthesize, leading to stunting and reduced yields.

What to Do with Potted Mums After Blooming? If you think the end of the blooming season spells the end for your mums, think again! The journey of these hardy plants is far from over, and what comes next might surprise you.

Buying bare root plants for the first time can feel a little strange. These are plants sold while they are dormant without any soil around their roots and no rootball of soil. The plants are not sold in containers. What do bare roots on a plant look like? They look like sticks! But, properly planted and cared for, they can grow happily in your landscape.

You may not always think of your yard or garden as an ecosystem, but it is. As the gardener, you are part of the ecosystem too. How you garden impacts the ecosystem and the surrounding environment. It’s important to understand what this means, so you can make the right choices to maintain a healthy garden ecosystem.