How to Get Your Christmas Cactus to Bloom More Than Once Each Year
So, you finally discovered the secret to getting your Christmas (or other holiday cactus) to bloom. Do you want to know another secret? You can get it to bloom again …
So, you finally discovered the secret to getting your Christmas (or other holiday cactus) to bloom. Do you want to know another secret? You can get it to bloom again …
I’ll bet I know why you’re here. Some well-meaning friend or family member told you your plant wasn’t a Christmas cactus. Or maybe you’ve had a Christmas cactus for ages, …
I have been growing (and killing) houseplants for decades, and after years of experience, pothos has become my go-to houseplant. They’re beautiful, lush, easy to get your hands on, even …
I winced a bit as I watched my partner lower the spinning tines into the soil in our garden. Dark, brown earth immediately turned up behind him as he walked …
When you think of blooming houseplants, I’ll bet you don’t think of snake plants. Yet, the recently reclassified Sansevieria trifasciata does, in fact, flower. They can bloom, usually once a …
Hydrangeas are fun, pure and simple. What else can you say about a shrub with blooms that look like cheerleading pompoms? It’s no wonder they’re a summer mainstay in front …
All-purpose potting soil has been around for quite some time. Its invention changed how we garden. It has made growing plants easy and accessible, whether you have a large plot …
As summer fades and autumn takes center stage, big changes start happening in the world of our feathered friends. Some species prepare for migration and take flight, while others get …
Why isn’t my peace lily blooming? It’s the most commonly asked question about this popular beginner’s houseplant. And while Google will throw numerous articles at you with numbered lists suggesting …
When it comes to caring for your lawn, there are two kinds of people. First, there’s the Lawn Warriors. You know the ones. They own every gadget ever created to …
Fall is in the air. The garden is slowing down, and the days and nights are getting cooler. Before you know it, we’ll be reaching for our sweaters. Unfortunately, as …
Fall is here! It’s time to put away your gloves, put your garden tools in the shed and call it quits. Whether you had a banner of a year or …
Inch plant, spiderwort, Wandering Dude, whatever you call them, tradescantia is the perfect houseplant for when you get tired of all the philodendrons that look the same. Tradescantia, which are …
Repotting a monstera is one thing when they’re still small; repotting them once they’ve been staked and growing up a support is another. But it’s not difficult; it just takes …
Create a weighted monstera pot with an embedded support pole in an afternoon, and grow the monstera of your dreams. There is great pride in growing a massive Monstera deliciosa …
African violets have specific soil needs that can’t be met with all-purpose potting mix. Despite all the specialized African violet potting mixes there are, most still fall short. Over the …
When bringing home a new plant, there is always a learning curve. You’ll inevitably make a mistake or two, leaving your new friend looking a little bedraggled. Usually, you can …
Let’s be honest, tomatoes are kind of a pain. We put in months of work for a few short weeks of fruit, only to start over again each spring. But …
African violets are easy to grow, have the most charming blooms and take up far less space than other houseplants. Which means you can have more of them! But to …
Spend any time in plant-related corners of the internet, and you will stumble across the great orchid ice cube debate. Of course, I’m talking about the practice of watering orchids …
Anyone who gardens in even the slightest rural area can attest that there is no such thing as a deer-proof garden. These four-legged-munching-machines will graze, uninvited wherever you grow veggies, …
Many gardeners who prefer growing flowers choose specific varieties for fresh-cut arrangements. After all, who doesn’t enjoy the look of a fresh bouquet in their home? The bright colors, vivid …
If you fall head first into houseplant obsession, it’s likely you will eventually bring home a Monstera deliciosa. Getting your deliciosa is a bit like getting your first bike without …
I’m going to begin this article with a rather bold statement, and it will probably upset many gardeners. Squash bugs aren’t killing your squash plants. Excuse me? What did you …