English ivy (Hedera helix) is a popular houseplant known for its attractive cascading vines and lush green leaves But those vibrant leaves can quickly turn crispy and brown, leaving plant parents wondering why their ivy is suddenly struggling If you see brown leaves on your English ivy, it means something is wrong. Finding the root … Read more
As a gardener and azalea fan, I know how disappointing it is to walk outside and see dark spots on the pretty leaves of your favorite shrubs. There is a problem called azalea leaf spots that can happen to even the best-kept plants. The appearance of black spots on azalea leaves is like an alarm … Read more
Filling large planters can seem daunting. With so much room to fill with soil, buckets of heavy potting mix come at a high cost. But you don’t have to hurt your back or your wallet when you plant your big containers. You can fill the bottom of big planters with cheap or free materials if … Read more
Growing your own fresh sage is a great way to add flavor to dishes year-round. But after a few years, sage plants tend to get woody and stop producing as much flavorful foliage The best way to renew your sage patch is to propagate new plants from cuttings It’s an easy, fun gardening project that … Read more
Organic materials like mulch and bark are often used in gardening and landscaping. To cover the ground, mulch and bark both work, but there are some clear differences between the two. Knowing when to use each can help you get the most out of your garden’s health, look, and use. Defining Mulch Mulch refers to … Read more
Ferns are pretty plants that can give gardens and landscapes a natural look and an air of grace. And what about sunlight? How much do ferns really need? Can they do well in full sun or do they need shade? The answer depends on the type of fern. Some ferns do better in full shade, … Read more
Because I love strawberries and garden a lot, I was excited to start growing my own patch of juicy, sweet strawberries. But I quickly learned that it took more care and planning than I thought to keep strawberries alive through the cold winters. I’ve learned the right way to winterize strawberry plants so that they … Read more
People love to decorate their homes with amaryllis bulbs during the holidays. The trumpet-shaped flowers come in beautiful colors like red, pink, and white. However, some gardeners wonder “why is my amaryllis only growing leaves?” when their bulb doesn’t flower properly. If your eager amaryllis plant is all leaves and no flowers, don’t give up … Read more
A cheap and interesting way to make new garlic plants is to grow garlic from bulbils. There are small flower buds called bilbils that grow on the flower stalks of some types of hardneck garlic. Bulbils, which look like tiny cloves, can be collected and planted to make garlic plants that are genetically identical. If … Read more
Mullein (Verbascum thapsus) is a common biennial herb that has been used medicinally for centuries. It is native to Europe, northern Africa and Asia but has naturalized across North America. The yellow flowers of mullein give way to seed pods that contain an abundance of tiny seeds that can be collected and used to propagate … Read more