Category: Plants

After you’ve finished eating or juicing an orange, your first impulse may be to throw away the leftovers. Of course, what you do with your […]

Ferns are nice and all, but they’re not exactly dynamic. If you’re a person who demands action from your houseplants or wants some really deadly […]

One of the best parts of gardening in the summer is watching your plants grow throughout the season. But if one day you look at […]

The satisfaction of watching your tiny shoots break out of the ground after weeks of waiting is one of the best parts of gardening, unless […]

If you love the idea of ​​a lush garden but are less interested in all the watering, fertilizing, and maintenance involved, I can share a […]

No matter how cynical you are, you will be thrilled to see butterflies in your garden or backyard. Not only are these colorful insects beautiful, […]

Weeds are everywhere this time of year, pushing through cracks in the pavement and growing anywhere soil and water can accumulate. They may be unsightly […]

If killing houseplants was a crime, I would be on death row—my past is littered with the corpses of philodendrons, ferns, and spider plants. I […]

If you’re going to be growing vegetables this year, or just want the strongest flowers you can get, you might want to try a companion […]

Whether you’ve been houseplanting during the pandemic or have long been a fan of their ability to spice up your living space, you’ve likely amassed […]

Gardening is often touted as a relaxing, therapeutic activity, and it’s relaxing and healing! But it’s also a sign of how advanced society has become, […]

The idyllic start of any spring morning is waking up to the shining sun and the chirping of birds. Unfortunately, this year you may have […]

Many gardeners like to use raised beds to grow their fruit—they create a lovely border, limit weed growth, and make your back easier—but they can […]

Gardening can be demoralizing if, after a few hours of sweaty work, your results become lackluster and your plants are destroyed by insects or eaten […]

With the arrival of spring promising warmer, sunny days, spending more time in the yard sounds tempting. But sipping your morning coffee on the terrace […]

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 […]