Propagating a favorite plant usually begins with a cut. You remove a stem, place it in water or growing medium, and hope it develops roots before dehydration or rot takes …
Marigolds are usually treated as the colorful border around the “real” vegetable garden. But their value can go beyond appearance. When used correctly, companion planting marigolds can add plant diversity, …
If your Monstera has started producing long brown or greenish roots from its stem, there is usually no reason to worry. These strange-looking growths are monstera aerial roots, a normal …
Spider Mites in Late-Summer Heat: How to Tell It’s Not Just Drought Stress By late summer, a plant with pale, dry-looking leaves seems easy to diagnose: it needs more water. …
Tulips, daffodils, crocuses, hyacinths, and alliums may feel like fall gardening projects, but waiting until planting season to shop can limit your choices. If you’re wondering when to order spring …
By August, many flower beds look noticeably different from the lush displays of early summer. Petunias may be stretched and uneven, marigolds are carrying brown flower heads, and zinnias are …
Table of Contents Why Mulch Matters Most in Late-Summer Heat (And How to Apply It Correctly) By late August, many gardens begin showing the strain of weeks of sunshine, drying …
Table of Contents Companion Planting That Actually Works (And the Pairings That Don’t) Companion planting has been part of gardening traditions for centuries. Open almost any gardening book or browse …
Table of Contents Why Watering Your Garden Every Day Might Be Doing More Harm Than Good It’s easy to assume that watering your garden every day is the safest way …
Table of Contents When to Overseed Your Lawn in Fall (By Region, Not the Calendar) Many homeowners assume there’s a single “best week” every autumn to overseed a lawn. In …