How to Care for Orchids in Winter (Without Stressing Them Out)
Winter can be a tricky time for orchids. The days are shorter, the air is drier, and suddenly that happy plant on your windowsill does not look quite as perky …
5 Common Christmas Cactus Mistakes (And How to Fix Them)
If you’ve ever owned a Christmas cactus that looked healthy but refused to bloom, or dropped buds right before the holidays, you’re not alone. I’ve been there. I had one …
7 Plants That Actually Like Staying in Their Plastic Nursery Pot
If you’ve ever felt a little guilty for leaving a plant in the plastic pot it came in… let me take that guilt right off your shoulders. Some plants actually …
Turn ONE Rosemary Plant into Dozens! – A simple Propagation Method
Rosemary is a useful garden herb that can be enjoyed for its beauty, its smell, and its uses in recipes. I like to keep rosemary in my garden at all …
10 Plants to Cut Back in November for a Gorgeous Spring Garden
Fall isn’t just about raking leaves. Many perennial plants thrive when they’re cut back during this time. November is the perfect time to cut back a number of different garden …
How to Store Bulbs Over Winter for Gorgeous Spring Blooms
The last days of summer shouldn’t put an end to your colorful blooms. Only annual plants like petunias and impatiens are fleeting. Other bright contributors to your backyard oasis, including …
10 Tips for Getting Your Christmas Cactus to Bloom for the Holidays
My Christmas cactus has a sense of humor – a twisted one. Last year, it finally covered itself in buds right around Valentine’s Day. The year before? Nothing. Just green …
10 Flowers You Can Sow in October for Spectacular Spring Blooms
Are you tired of waiting until spring to start your flower garden? Here’s a secret that experienced gardeners know but rarely share: October is actually one of the best times …
10 Fall Bloomers to Try Instead of Chrysanthemums
We all know that classic orange and yellow mums are everywhere come autumn, but are they really your only option for late-season color? Not by a long shot! Today, we’ll …
10 Flowers You Can Sow in September for Spectacular Spring Blooms
Are you tired of waiting until spring to start your flower garden? Here’s a secret that experienced gardeners know but rarely share: September is actually one of the best times …
15 Perennials You Should Never Divide & How to Propagate Them Instead
Have you ever stood in your garden, looking at a gorgeous perennial and wondering if you could divide it to create more plants? While division works wonderfully for many perennials …
12 Perennials You Should Cut-Back in Michigan in The Fall
As Michigan’s spectacular autumn colors begin to fade and those crisp October mornings hint at winter’s approach, you might be wondering what to do with all those perennials that have …
12 Plants You Should Cut Back in New York in The Fall
As autumn paints the Hudson Valley and Finger Lakes in brilliant reds and golds, you might be wondering what to do with all those perennials that have given their all …
Can You Propagate Ferns from Cuttings?
Stem and leaf cuttings are two of the most common ways to propagate plants. However, not all plants can be successfully propagated using these methods. Ferns, for example, are not …
13 Fall-Blooming Flowers to Start in August
As summer heat gradually gives way to cooler temperatures, it’s the perfect time to think about adding color to your garden with fall-blooming flowers. August is an ideal month to …
You’re Dividing Plants at the Wrong Time! (5 Perennials for Spring Division + 5 for Fall Only)
That gorgeous clump of hostas is looking a bit crowded, isn’t it? And those irises haven’t been blooming quite as profusely as they used to. Your gardening instincts are telling …
How to Get Calla Lily to Bloom
Many people grow calla lilies and wonder why they aren’t blooming. There can be a number of reasons that the plant isn’t blooming. This is a problem that can happen …
10 Houseplants that Hate being Root- Bound
We all love our houseplants for bringing a touch of nature indoors, but are you accidentally stressing your green companions by keeping them too cramped? While some houseplants thrive when …
Salvia Care: Complete Guide on Growing Salvia
Salvia is a genus of plants in the mint family that consists of over 900 species. Some salvia plants, like common garden sage (Salvia officinalis) and Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus), are …
Stop Expecting Blooms Too Soon! (5 Plants That Take Years + 5 Quick Bloomers You’re Missing)
There’s nothing quite like the excitement of planting something new and then checking it every few days for signs of buds. But here’s where many gardeners set themselves up for …