There are some plants out there that are very unpleasant to look at, can be toxic if ingested, and dangerous if touched. We like to call these “scary plants.” We are pretty sure that we would never plant any of these in our garden, but you should be educated about them just in case you run into … Read more
Plain and simple, gardeners hate weeds. That’s because they tend to kill off the plants you’re working so hard to grow by sucking all the nutrients out of them. Plus, they’re often super persistent, so it’s tough to get rid of them in one full swing. Here at Gracious Gardening, we’ve put together a list … Read more
We enjoy the visual splendor of many beautiful plants and flowers in our homes and gardens. The last thing we are thinking about is whether they are dangerous plants or not. After all, how can a delicate, innocuous thing of beauty ever hurt anybody? But the truth is, there are many common indoor and outdoor … Read more
Nothing can ruin a day quite like coming into contact with poison ivy. This plant’s toxic leaves, stems and roots can leave you with a rash that will stay with you for up to three weeks. Take a look at our tips for treating and healing from poison ivy. Take Immediate Care of Your Skin … Read more
Most of the time, mushrooms aren’t harmful to your lawn. While there have been cases where mushrooms caused lawn diseases, these are few and far between. However, a lot of gardeners don’t want mushrooms in their yard because they feel these plants lower the overall appeal. That’s why they look for ways to kill the … Read more
Weed control is a challenge for any gardener. Weeds are probably a gardener’s worst enemy, threatening the health and beauty of your garden. They seem to creep up when you aren’t looking. And sometimes it seems that as soon as you get rid of them they just reappear again and again. Though it is tempting … Read more
Weeds can be the bane of any gardener’s existence. They can sneak into the cracks of your plant defenses. Growing up big and long before you even know it. So how do you get rid of those nasty weeds without resorting to chemicals? Well, we found a few easy ways to get rid of the … Read more
When I was a little girl my grandmother had this bush in her yard that always had things on it that looked like apples. She would always tell me that they were poisonous so I never had the nerve to eat one. There are so many common plants that are around us that we have … Read more
All gardeners can agree that it is annoying and frustrating to find moss growing in your yard. Typically, this plant shows up in areas where the soil is poorly drained and grass can no longer grow, as well as spots where there is plenty of moisture and shade. Do not let moss take over your … Read more
Every gardener, no matter how tenacious, has to battle weeds at some point unless they want them to take over the garden. There are many ways of controlling weeds such as spreading plastic or other material below the mulch to keep weeds from sprouting. Remember, not all weeds are created equal. Today, we’re discussing how … Read more