Tulips are one of the most popular spring flowers. Their bright blooms make gardens look beautiful. A lot of gardeners treat them like annuals and plant new bulbs every fall. You can dig up tulip bulbs and plant them again for years of beauty. Learning proper techniques for digging up and storing bulbs ensures you … Read more
How to Get Rid of Wasps in Potted Plants – A Complete Guide Wasps can be a real nuisance when they start building nests in your potted plants. Their papery nests tucked into the soil can often go unnoticed until suddenly you have a full-blown wasp infestation buzzing around your patio. Getting rid of wasp … Read more
Putting pots in the ground to plant is a new way to garden that has benefits not found in traditional in-ground planting. Setting nursery pots or other containers into the ground so that the rim is at ground level is a way to garden that is often called “pot-in-pot.” You can plant flowers, vegetables, herbs, … Read more
Do Strawberry Plants Really Need a Lot of Sunlight? As a gardener, I know how important it is for big, sweet strawberries to get enough sun. But how much sun do strawberry plants really need? After years of experimenting in my own garden, I’ve learned a lot about how much sun strawberry plants need to … Read more
Canna lilies are known for their beautiful, tropical-looking flowers that bloom all summer long. Their lush foliage and bright blooms add vibrant pops of color to gardens even during the hottest parts of summer when other flowers start to fade. But what should you do with cannas when cold weather arrives? A common question gardeners … Read more
Spanish moss is a staple decor item in many southern homes. This wispy, grayish-green plant material drapes beautifully from trees and structures throughout the southeastern US. WhileSpanish moss lends a lovely natural look to crafts and floral arrangements, it does have a downside – bugs! Freshly harvested moss often contains tiny insects and mites that … Read more
Growing potatoes in grow bags is an excellent solution for gardeners with limited space. Grow bags allow you to plant potatoes on a patio, balcony, or any other small area with access to sunlight. This method yields a bountiful harvest of fresh potatoes without requiring a large garden plot. In this comprehensive guide, we will … Read more
Seeing your peace lily’s leaves starting to curl can be worrying But don’t panic! Curled leaves are your plant’s way of communicating that something is wrong in its environment With a few simple adjustments, you can get your peace lily flourishing again. In this article, you’ll learn: The top reasons peace lily leaves curl Steps … Read more
Tulips are one of the most popular spring flowers, and their happy pops of color can instantly make any garden look better. But before those bright flowers show up, strange green sprouts appear from the ground. If you know how to spot tulip sprouts, you won’t pull them out by accident when you’re pulling weeds. … Read more
Poinsettias are a popular holiday plant. Their red, white, or pink blooms make any room look better. But because they are so delicate, they often wilt, leaving many people wondering if they can save their poinsettia once it starts to droop. The good news is that with some TLC and troubleshooting there’s a good chance … Read more