Category: Plants

Some people seem to have a “green thumb” – a natural affinity for houseplants that allows them to grow anything, anywhere. I am not one […]

Deer: elegant, beautiful, a symbol of nature right outside your door and the bane of many gardeners. No tulip is immune to their gnawing maw… […]

Wasps have problems with the public. Of course, there are probably many people who aren’t big fans of bees, especially if they’ve had an allergic […]

Pruning is an important garden task. In addition, by simply keeping growth in check, proper pruning also keeps trees and shrubs healthy by ensuring that […]

The tulip season is coming. And if you enjoy decorating your home with fresh, seasonal flowers, you might be wondering how you can keep your […]

The gardening season is full of hope: fresh vegetables, beautiful flowers and a sense of accomplishment. But it can also be a literal neck (and […]

It always warms my heart when you receive a bouquet of flowers. This is a frequent occurrence for me because of my many suitors. At […]

Traditional lawns — like the ones that require you to dig up a piece of land, kill off any plants, and then plant and grow […]

When we first learned about plants in school, they seemed so simple: make sure they have enough soil, sunlight, and water, and they will grow. […]

It sucks to find brown leaf tips on a small baby plant: you know it’s your fault, but you’re not sure what you did wrong, […]

One of the best parts of spring is finally getting back outside to enjoy nature. Or at least it does until you hit some kind […]

When deciding which type of container is best for growing your plants, you’ve probably at least considered traditional unglazed terracotta pots. They have long been […]

Your garden and potted plants can really benefit from a drip irrigation system. These systems reduce the time you spend watering your plants, can help […]

As many houseplants and flowers mature, they outgrow the original pots and containers they called home and need to move into something bigger. And while […]

Whether you have a sprawling yard or a fire escape pot collection, all gardeners share a passion for color. The vibrant flowers exploding into gorgeous […]

Growing your own food is immensely satisfying, but only when you get a tasty, bountiful harvest or is definitely worth the effort. It’s a completely […]

With rising food prices, many people are considering starting a garden. This makes sense, since humans have been growing their own food for thousands of […]

No matter how much cleaning and preparation you do in your garden before winter sets in, there is always a list of new maintenance tasks […]

As we discussed in a recent article , there are several different (legitimate) ways to get your hands on new (at least for you) plants […]

To hear it from TikTok, banana peels are a great fertilizer for your garden due to their high potassium content and the fact that you […]

If you are one of the approximately 60 million Americans living with allergic rhinitis, also known as “hay fever,” you probably want to do what […]

Whether you’re gardening indoors or outdoors, it’s important to find a place for your plants with the right mix of sun, shade, and moisture where […]

Whether you’re a houseplant grower or an outdoor gardener, you probably know how quickly the costs of pots, soil, fertilizer, and tools can add up. […]

Many people dream of having their own garden. Whether it’s in your yard or in containers on your deck or windowsill, the idea of ​​growing […]

Spring is my favorite time for gardening. No one has planted their plants in the ground yet, so you feel like an A student; you […]

Gardening is power. Sure, you can think of gardening as a grandmother’s hobby, but gardening is humanity’s never-ending battle for dominance and control of the […]

Finally, winter is almost over and it’s time to plant spring – in fact, there are some vegetables you should start planting right now . […]

Plant breeding can be random, especially for beginners. TikTok or Instagram tutorial videos make it so easy. While sometimes this is true, other times you […]

If you have a standard grass lawn in front of your house, you may have had reason to wonder if our ancestors were crazy. How […]

As spring approaches and you start thinking about what you’re going to plant in your garden and/or yard for the upcoming growing season, there’s a […]

Sometimes warm days in February are a teaser for spring, so we understand if you’re starting to dream about the garden you’ll plant closer to […]

Have you ever tried to get rid of an old stump only to end up in the stump ? (Sorry, sorry.) There’s no shortage of […]

Gardening may seem like an activity in warm weather, but for best results it is actually a year-round activity. The fact that the ground is […]

Hanging plants are a great addition to your home, but watering them can be tricky, especially if you have high ceilings. To save yourself the […]

As much as I try to keep my houseplants alive , I am not a natural plant mom. If you are just as incompetent, but […]

While much has been written about how plants can cleanse the air of harmful chemicals such as formaldehyde, benzene, and volatile organic compounds (based on […]

The first frosty night of autumn can be disastrous for your garden. While some plants do well in cold temperatures, many others die with the […]

It has never been so difficult to keep a lawn alive, and if radical climate intervention does not happen, for example, tomorrow, it will be […]

As the days get shorter and temperatures drop, it’s time to start thinking about preparing your garden for winter. It is generally accepted that tillage […]

Raking the leaves is an annual task that everyone feared, and for good reason it is hard physical work that creates heavier physical work. When […]