Robby Choosing an appropriate pot for your plant is crucial for its health and growth. When choosing the right pot size for indoor plants like Christmas Cactus, it’s important to make sure the plant’s roots and shoots have enough room to grow. However, pots for indoor or outdoor plants add interior beauty to the space. Additionally, … Read more
Climbing roses make stunning additions to any outdoor space when grown against walls and structures Their long, flexible canes allow them to be trained to climb vertically, providing beautiful roses at eye level. However, brick and masonry walls can pose some challenges for attaching climbing roses With the right techniques though, you can successfully train … Read more
Hydrangeas root well from from cuttings, giving you a new batch of young hydrangea plants, for free. You can propagate cuttings from all types of hydrangea, including mophead and lacecap, Hydrangea paniculata, and climbing hydrangeas. With their lush, colorful blooms, hydrangeas are a treasured shrub for gardens across many hardiness zones. Their captivating flowers come … Read more
Mulberry trees are fast-growing, productive fruit trees that can be grown in many climates. While often propagated by cuttings or grafting, it is also possible to grow a mulberry tree from seed at home. Starting mulberries from seed takes patience, but watching your tree grow from seedling to fruiting tree can be incredibly rewarding. In … Read more
With their dramatically shaped, glossy leaves in shades of metallic green, silver and even purple, Alocasia ‘Polly’ makes a striking statement in any indoor garden Luckily, propagating these beauties is straightforward, allowing you to expand your plant collection In this article, we’ll look at when and how to propagate Alocasia Polly using division. Read on … Read more
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Want to add more clematis (or KLEM-a-tis, as some people prefer) to your collection? This summer, try growing new plants from seeds. Once the seedheads turn brown, shake out the seeds and collect the fatter, swollen ones … Read more
Radishes are one of my favorite vegetables to grow in both spring and fall gardens In just 4-6 weeks from seeding, you can harvest crunchy, colorful radishes to add a spicy kick to salads, sandwiches and more. But did you know that planting radishes next to certain other vegetables herbs and flowers can actually help … Read more
Just when you thought you were done with harvest season and all the picking and storing, it’s time to plant garlic! Before you plant garlic in the fall, let’s talk about hardneck vs. softneck garlic. Garlic is one of my favorite crops to grow because it is no-nonsense. It grows almost anywhere, and once you … Read more
“I have some large compost bins, which produce a lot of compost. What kind of “dirt” with inorganic materials do I need to plant things in order to get the best results? How much inorganic material do I need? This question came from Naomi or Oakdale, California. Answer: Congratulations on your composting success! Compost is … Read more
Hostas are easy to grow plants that favor the shade best and come back year and year again. Hostas do even better when they get a little extra love and care, just like any other plant. Adding fertilizers, like coffee, to your Hosta is a surefire way to give it a little extra care. But … Read more