Hydrangeas are one of the plants I get the most questions about, and for good reason! They’re beautiful, but they can be picky. Fall is actually one of the best times to set them up for success, whether you’ve just planted new shrubs or you’re caring for ones you already have. Fall hydrangea care is…
Although fertilization comes easily to most passionate gardeners, there are certain plants that can be much trickier to fertilize than others. Unfortunately, the beloved snake plant is one of them. In this article, I’m going to provide you with a easy guide on fertilizing snake plants without causing unwanted stress or damage to the roots….
Meet your plants’ greatest winter nemesis: you. When the sun checks out, your houseplants drop their growth routine like a bad habit. The resulting low light and cool air mean the soil stays wet longer than your favorite uncle’s vacation story. So how do you ensure your plants actually make it to spring? Divide your…
How did a tiny flower from the Usambara Mountains manage to win the countless hearts (and pots) across the globe? Because it is a queen. A bit spoiled, perhaps, and undeniably demanding, but what true tropical celebrity isn’t? Winter arrives, and Violet is ready to defy the weather (g)ods. Want Saintpaulia to show you what…
The sun is ghosting us, the days are shorter, and most garden coaches are screaming, “Stop feeding your plants!” Why? When the light is right and the temperatures stay steady, many indoor tropicals look at the calendar and scoff at the mere idea of dormancy. Forcefeeding a sleeping plant is rude, but starving a wide-awake…
Amaryllis is one of the easiest bulbs to grow indoors, but it still gives people trouble. Every year I hear the same questions: “Why isn’t mine blooming?” or “What went wrong this time?” and it almost always comes down to a few simple mistakes. If your amaryllis is refusing to bloom or only putting out leaves, don’t worry….