Why Gardeners Put a Coffee Filter in the Bottom of a Flowerpot
Water a freshly planted pot and you may see more than water land in the saucer. Loose potting mix can wash through a large drainage hole, leaving a muddy ring …
What to Do Now If Your Petunias Look Thin and Tired
Thin, tired petunias often need a reset—not replacement. Use this step-by-step plan to fix watering problems, prune leggy growth, feed safely, and bring the blooms back.
Before You Replace That Hydrangea That Won’t Bloom, Try These 7 Fixes
Before you replace a leafy hydrangea that refuses to bloom, check these seven fixable causes—from pruning and winter damage to sunlight, water, and fertilizer.
11 Perennials You Can Cut Back Hard in September
These 11 perennials can handle a hard September cutback—if you wait for the right cue. Here is exactly when and how low to cut each one.
Why I Cut My Pepper Plants Back Hard Before Winter
Hard pruning turns a sprawling pepper plant into a compact framework that is easier to inspect, store, and keep alive indoors until spring.
Stop Wasting Your Sage Leaves: 8 Smart Ways to Use and Preserve Them
Put extra sage leaves to work with eight practical ideas, from crispy fried sage and brown butter to safe freezing, drying, and herb vinegar.
How to Get a Christmas Cactus to Bloom for the Holidays
September may feel too early to think about holiday flowers, but this is when the countdown begins for Christmas and Thanksgiving cacti. These plants do not suddenly decide to bloom …
Garden Centers Call These 15 Plants “Low-Maintenance”—They’re Anything But
The plants most likely to steal your Saturday rarely look demanding at the garden center. They sit in tidy rows, covered in flowers, with tags promising “easy care,” “tough,” “drought …
10 Bulbs You Can Plant This Fall for a Garden Full of Color Next Spring
Spring color starts in fall…. While the garden is winding down, spring-flowering bulbs are waiting in garden centers, ready to disappear underground and return when winter finally loosens its grip. …
One Bush, Years of Berries: The Right Way to Grow Blueberries at Home
Blueberries are one of the most rewarding fruits to grow at home. With the right variety, the right soil, and a little patience, a single healthy bush can produce fresh …