by Evan Levy | Jan 17, 2021 | Education, Gardening, Uncategorized, Useful Plants
Arborvitae trees are a favorite of residential and commercial landscapers across cold and temperate climates in North America. You’ve certainly seen arborvitae trees walking around your city or neighborhood, where they are planted as privacy hedges or landscaping...
by Evan Levy | Dec 30, 2020 | Biology, Education, Uncategorized
Moths are much more interesting than you may think. They can be gorgeous, colorful, massive, and important pollinators. They can also be huge pests, harming agriculture and forestry. It would take many lifetimes to learn everything there is to know about moths,...
by Evan Levy | Dec 9, 2020 | Flowers, Gardening, Plant Identification, Uncategorized
Peonies are a tried-and-true favorite of gardeners in temperate areas around the globe. They make bright, good-smelling, large flowers that hold up well in vases. What’s not to love? Peonies are so lovely that many people even choose them as wedding flowers. They are...
by Evan Levy | Nov 24, 2020 | Education, Flowers, Plant Identification, Uncategorized
Perhaps you’ve been to the plant nursery recently and been intimidated by the huge amount of daisy-like flowers available in the seed section. There are so many different types of daisies! Or maybe you’ve been walking around your neighborhood and discovering...
by Evan Levy | Oct 19, 2020 | Education, Gardening, Houseplants, Uncategorized
Neem oil is something of a panacea for gardeners. Neem oil uses range from killing unwanted insects, to preventing powdery mildew, to getting rid of nematodes. It’s a great, natural first line of defense against most of the common garden diseases and pests....
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