Native Grasses and Sedges
by Gina DellaSalla
Grasses are often an overlooked part of the ecosystem. Your first thought may be, "Lawns are grass, so why should I be adding some to the gard...
Plants for Poison Dart Frogs
by Gina DellaSalla
Many of you know me from various reptile expos around the Pittsburgh area where I sell plants and clean up crews to help you get your very ow...
Jade Care
by Gina DellaSalla
Anything in the Crassula genus contains about 200 separate species, all of which can be called jade plants. Most often, when someone says "ja...
Top 10 Native Shrubs
by Gina DellaSalla
Planting native plants is incredibly important for the ecosystem and is the easiest way to help save the bees, feed the birds, and overall hel...
Monstera Care
by Gina DellaSalla
Monstera is a surprisingly small genus with only around 59 species total. They are in the arum family, Araceae, making them aroids. This genu...
Plants for Leopard Geckos
by Gina DellaSalla
Building bioactive tanks can be overwhelming to say the least! If you are considering transforming your leopard gecko's tank into a bioactive vivarium, this is a good place to start- knowing which plants are going to do well in the same conditions as your pet.
Top Ten Native Trees
by Gina DellaSalla
We have discussed the importance of planting native in the article titled "Why Native Plants?" and have gone over the top ten native perennia...
Butterwort (Pinguicula) Care
by Gina DellaSalla
Pinguicula is another genus of carnivorous plants in the Lentibulariaceae family. There are only two other genera contained within this famil...
Plants for Gargoyle and Crested Geckos
by Gina DellaSalla
Many of you may know me from various reptile expos, where I sell plants and clean up crews to help you build your own bioactive enclosure for...
Bromeliad Care
by Gina DellaSalla
These plants may seem challenging, but they are actually very beginner friendly! Read more to find out how to care for these beautiful plants.
Ten Native Perennials to Add to Your Garden
by Gina DellaSalla
Where should you start on your native plant journey? Here, you will find my top 10 native perennials, all with their own environmental requirements.
Calathea (Prayer Plant) Care
by Gina DellaSalla
Calathea is another genus within the prayer plant family, Marantaceae. They’re commonly called prayer plants, just like the genus Mara...
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