The Strader's Blog

Even with the best care, any well-loved houseplant can develop problems. By spotting those problems quickly and knowing how to correct them, however, you can…

Whether you just plant a few tomatoes, herbs, and some lettuce or an elaborate garden complete with exotic selections of lesser-known veggies, you’ll want to…

The key to successful gardening is healthy soil. This basic principle of organic gardening applies to all plants, whether it is anchor trees in your…

Plants brighten up any room, help clean the air, and bring a bit of nature inside, but indoor spaces rarely have the same levels of…

Even though it may be winter outside, you can enjoy fresh homegrown herbs at home! Why not grow your own inside the house? Most common…

Orchids can be an amazing addition to your indoor landscape, but unfortunately, they have a reputation for being finicky and difficult. While they do require…

Valentine’s Day is all about love, and if you love gardening, there’s no better place to find the perfect Valentine’s Day gifts than the garden…

With programmable thermostats, double-paned windows, and other tricks, we are able to keep our homes at the same climatic comfort level year-round. Indoor houseplants, however,…

While roses are red and violets are blue, consider gifting your Valentine something different this year. What better way to say “long-term relationship” than with…

Time spent in nature is well known to provide many physical, mental, and emotional benefits, but what if your work schedule and career keep you…