by Keri Byrum | Jan 31, 2022 | Plant Spotlight |
Calathea, also known as the Prayer Plant, is a common houseplant with gorgeous foliage. For many of us adding this to our homes, it is important to ask the question: are calathea plants toxic to pets? Calathea plants earn the name prayer plant because when the sun shines on its leaves it opens very wide, and when the sun sets, they close up like folded hands. Calathea is a genus of nearly 300 plant species native to tropical America in the Marantaceae (arrowroot) family. I am one of those people who will be fighting the new genus name, Goeppertia, for a long time. I will forever call my rattlesnake plant Calathea lancifolia instead of Goeppertia insignis. Because of its attractive leaves and relaxing properties, it is one of the most popular plants.… Read Full Post
by Keri Byrum | Jan 26, 2022 | Backyard Chickens |
Black East Indies are beautiful bantam duck with a beetle green sheen to their feathers. They make an excellent addition to a barnyard or home flock. Black East Indie hatching eggs can be hard to find, but they are worth the effort to do so! Once you have them in hand I hope that these simple instructions are helpful to you. The green sheen of Black East Indie duck feathers is beyond compare. Why Black East Indie hatching eggs? Black East Indies can be hard to find locally. For many people, ordering hatching eggs is the only way to acquire these birds. Ordering hatching eggs, of any breed, and having them sent through the mail is risky and I generally consider anything over a 50% hatch rate to be a great success.… Read Full Post
by Keri Byrum | Jan 24, 2022 | Plant Spotlight |
Zamioculas zamiifolia, also known as the ZZ Plant, is a dream plant for every plant lover and is often preferred by homeowners because of its low maintenance. It can grow in almost every condition and won’t require too much of your time to take care of. Despite its low maintenance, it is the most beautiful looking plant which often features in Instagram posts about beautiful indoor house plants. Nonetheless, it may leave you asking, “Are ZZ Plants Toxic for Cats?” ZZ Plants have a maximum height of 3 feet, which is another reason why homeowners prefer this plant as an indoor plant. The fresh green-colored leaves are enough to make the interior of any office, apartment, or house a much more lively place.… Read Full Post
by Contributed | Jan 20, 2022 | Small Spaces |
Sometimes, looking after your garden can feel like a huge chore, even if you love gardening. Sometimes you just need to do something different, take a little step back and give it some time away. We know that you might be worried about what is going to happen to your garden while you are doing this, but we have a couple of tips for you to keep it in the best possible condition. Keep reading down below if you would like to find out more. Do The Minimum For A While The first thing that you need to do is only take care of the minimum for a while. If you do this, your garden will remain neat and tidy, it just won’t have all of the usual flourish that it has.… Read Full Post
by Contributed | Jan 18, 2022 | Small Spaces |
Like interior styles, garden design has always been susceptible to changes in season and popularity. In the wake of a year that’s seen far more of us spending significant time in our backyards, design focuses here have especially narrowed down on what makes a garden great in the current climate. Those lessons have led to the emergence of some pretty strong outdoor design focuses that don’t look set to go anytime soon. In the new dawn of 2022, everything we’ve learned about our outdoor spaces over the past two years has especially culminated in design trends that are set to withstand even the darkest of times. But, what exactly are these trends, and how can you incorporate them into your outdoors at last?… Read Full Post
