Jump to category: 1. Beans 2. Root vegetables 3. Zinnias 4. Vining vegetables 5. Herbs with taproots FAQs in Advice As the growing season begins, trays of seedlings start appearing on garden center benches. These perky green shoots, so full of promise, are tempting to many. After all, they can offer quick results for a relatively low investment, in terms of both time and money. However, some garden goodies are better off started as seeds, sown directly into a prepared patch. Not only is this...

Jump to category: Are fiddle leaf figs good Feng Shui plants? The best locations for fiddle leaf figs, according to Feng Shui Where to place a fiddle leaf fig to help it thrive FAQs By Holly Crossley published 5 days ago in Advice Plants aren't just beautiful to look at, but, according to Feng Shui, they can also have a profound impact on our home. If you're not already familiar with it, this ancient Chinese practice is all about enhancing the positive energy of our surroundings. It's...

Jump to category: 1. Monstera 2. Bird of Paradise 3. Croton Plants 4. Anthurium 5. Fiddle Leaf Fig FAQs in Advice Interior design can be divided into two camps. There's the understated cool of minimalism, where simplicity and clean lines take center stage. And then there's the polar opposite – the more is more approach of maximalism. In a nutshell, the latter embraces different colors, patterns, and shapes; the eccentric and unexpected; and then combines them to create high-impact, joyful,...

Jump to category: 1. Flea Beetles 2. Wasps 3. Imported Cabbageworm 4. Bean Seed Fly 5. Ants FAQs in Advice Spring can be a busy time in our gardens. The emerging green shoots and blooming bulbs always lift the spirits, and there's plenty to be getting on with in terms of planning and seed planting. However, despite all the excitement and anticipation, it's important to be on the lookout for backyard pests, as many become more active as the weather warms. If left unchecked, these interlopers...

Jump to category: What do orchids represent in Feng Shui? The best locations for orchids, according to Feng Shui Where to place an orchid to help it thrive FAQs By Holly Crossley in Advice With a history rooted in ancient China, Feng Shui is all about curating spaces to encourage positive energy (known as Chi or Qi) and a sense of balance. It has become increasingly popular in Western society over the years as a way to enhance our homes and, as a result, our well-being. Integrating Feng Shui...