Robby Join over 5 million families that have grown their own organic food with Back to the Roots! Back to the Roots offers a variety of organic, sustainable potting mixes perfect for indoor plants. Their specialty indoor potting mix promotes healthy root growth while avoiding common indoor gardening issues like fungus gnats. Let’s explore why Back … Read more
Geraniums, which are hardy and are also called cranesbills, look great in beds and borders. The best varieties bloom for months with pretty, colorful flowers, but if the leaves turn yellow, something is wrong. As long as you know how to grow and take care of hardy geraniums, they should be a breeze to add … Read more
Now that you have a Dracaena plant, you can be proud to own one of the most stylish and easy-care indoor plants out there. These beautiful plants can bring a touch of the tropics into any room, and they don’t need much care either. There is a catch, though: your Dracaena might start to show … Read more
Spring has sprung and gardeners can hardly wait to get their hands in the soil. If you have any questions before you start, you can use Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer service from Oregon State University’s Extension Service. OSU Extension faculty and master gardeners reply to queries within two business days, usually less. To … Read more
Ranunculus are beautiful spring blooming flowers that add a pop of color to gardens, floral arrangements, and events. Their ruffled, rose-like blooms come in a rainbow of colors like pink, red, yellow, orange, purple, and white. Many people wonder if they can plant ranunculus in the spring or if they need to be planted in … Read more
As a gardener and magnolia enthusiast, I’m always on the lookout for new magnolia varieties that offer great benefits. One magnolia that has caught my attention recently is Bracken’s Brown Beauty magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora ‘Bracken’s Brown Beauty’) This eye-catching magnolia boasts a moderate yet mighty growth rate that allows you to enjoy both rapid growth … Read more
When it comes to establishing a beautiful lawn from seed, proper germination is key Understanding the ideal temperature range for grass seed germination will help ensure success. Let’s take a closer look at this important factor Why Temperature Matters Temperature affects grass seed germination in several key ways: Enzymatic reactions needed for germination occur best … Read more
While I study plant biotechnology, I often think about how bad it is for nature when people don’t know enough about it or spread false information. That is why I am so passionate about bringing people and nature closer together again. Favourite fruit: raspberries, strawberries and pineapple Favourite vegetables: courgettes, broccoli and cucumbers. True, an … Read more
Growing strawberries in bags is an easy and fun way to produce a bountiful berry harvest in a small space These compact fruit plants thrive when grown vertically in breathable bags or pouches filled with lightweight potting mix Discover the many benefits of container strawberries and how to get a healthy, high-yielding crop using this … Read more
A lush green lawn is the dream for many homeowners. However, achieving that perfect carpet of grass requires using high-quality grass seed This leads many gardeners to wonder – how long does grass seed last in a bag? Understanding the shelf life and viability of grass seed is crucial to lawn success. Read on to … Read more