If you’ve been giving your Christmas cactus all the love in the world only for it to reward you with a whole lot of green and absolutely no flowers, you’re definitely not alone. These plants can be a little dramatic when it comes to blooming. They don’t just need decent light and the occasional drink of…
Pruning hydrangeas has somehow earned a reputation for being ridiculously complicated. It really isn’t, once you know what kind of hydrangea you’re growing. Some bloom on old wood, some on new wood, and some on both. Get the timing wrong and, yep, you can accidentally cut off next season’s flowers. So let’s make this simple. I’ll…
Some perennials look completely harmless when you first plant them, but give them a few seasons and you may start wondering why they’re suddenly showing up everywhere except where you wanted them. Not all of these are invasive everywhere in the U.S., but they can still become a real headache. So, let’s look at 9 perennials you…
Snake plants (Dracaena trifasciata, formerly Sansevieria trifasciata) are famous for putting up with a lot. Low light? Fine. Forgot to water for a while? They’ll probably forgive you. Ignore one in a corner? Somehow, it’s still alive and judging you. But surviving and actively growing are two different things. If you want yours to start producing pups,…
Daylilies are one of those plants I love because they don’t ask for much. They bloom like crazy, handle a bit of neglect, and still come back like nothing happened. But once that first big flush of flowers fades, they can start looking a little tired and dramatic. The good news? You don’t need to…
Growing fruit trees is very rewarding since you can enjoy fresh fruit right at home. But what if you don’t have much space? The good news is that many fruit trees grow well in pots. Below are 9 fruit trees you can grow in containers, along with a few tips to help them produce fruit….