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The loquat (Eriobotrya japonica) is a distant relative of apples, pears and plums. Originally native to southeast China, it’s been cultivated throughout Asia for hundreds of years. This plant has been introduced to the USA through California in the late 19th century and also requires a mild temperate to subtropical climate, like those of U.S. … Continue reading Exactly what causes a Drooping Loquat Tree?

Even though they look threatening, most spiders pose little to no damage to humans and are beneficial in naturally controlling the insect population. But when a spider is at your own home hanging upside down over your head, you normally aren’t worried about the benefits they bring and just want them out. Luckily, you have … Continue reading Homemade Spider Repellent

Compost tea is a extract of compost in water. When compost is soaked in water, beneficial nutrients and microbes seep out of the compost into the water. Though numerous gardening content assert that compost tea suppresses bacterial plant diseases, in accordance with Linda Chalker-Scott, extension horticulturist at the University of Oregon, experiments don’t support that … Continue reading Great Compost Tea Recipe for Fruit Trees

Made to slip, the long, wide forks of vertical blinds are useful on broad windows and sliding glass doors; whereas, horizontal blinds adapt smaller, narrower and taller windows. Vertical and horizontal blinds have distinct decorative and functional benefits, including systems for opening that optimize accessibility to lighting. Both vertical and horizontal blinds are made from … Continue reading Differences Between Vertical and Horizontal Blinds