Robby A healthy root system is the foundation of any thriving plant. The roots work hard to anchor the plant, absorb water and nutrients, and store energy. Boosting your plants with the right nutrients can encourage vigorous root growth for better health and productivity all season long. But with so many fertilizer options out there, how … Read more
When you are an experienced vegetable gardener, it makes sense to save the seeds from your own crops for future plantings and food. Seed saving can save you money, and it is a fun way to geek out, gardener style. Each plant can make more than 1,000 flowers, so for every carrot you let go … Read more
For continuous color in the landscape, few plants rival verbena. This low-maintenance annual or perennial needs little supplemental care, yet rewards with months of bloom. There are many happy colors of verbena flowers, such as red, pink, apricot, lavender, purple, blue, white, and bicolor. Plants that grow in mounds, trails, or straight up have clusters … Read more
Move over cute fleshy succulents, cactus popularity is on the rise. Today I’m sharing tips on repotting cactus indoors, planting cactus in pots, and related info good to know. I live in Tucson, Arizona where the landscape is dominated by cacti of all sizes. This post and video are about repotting and planting small cacti … Read more
It’s called winter for a reason: you can’t grow all the things you could in the spring, summer, or even fall. For most plants, it is a time of dormancy and regrouping for the springtime to come. There are some options that are not only useful and easy, but also look great on the plate … Read more
Grow a lemon tree legacy , from seedling to fruitful bounty, with this essential life cycle guide. The first step in a lemon’s life cycle is germination, which is when the seed wakes up and starts to change into a sprout. This stage creates the base for the future lemon tree and needs just the … Read more
In the summer, its clear that we need to water our fruit trees. While we humans sweat in the heat, fruit trees lose water through their leaf pores, called stomata. Without extra water in hot, dry weather, trees become dehydrated, which is bad for their health and the quality of the harvest. But the real … Read more
Nothing beats the flavor of a sun-ripened tomato freshly picked from the vine. If you want to skip the grocery store and get your hands on juicy, vine-ripened tomatoes, head to a pick-your-own (U-pick) tomato farm. At U-pick tomato farms, you can wander through rows plucking ripe red tomatoes right off the vine. The ripe … Read more
Do you love seeing vibrant images of birds and blooms in your yard and garden? Do you look forward to reading inspiring stories about nature and wildlife each month? If so, you need to subscribe to Birds & Blooms EXTRA today! With a Birds & Blooms EXTRA subscription, you’ll get an additional 100 pages full … Read more
A pergola rising with stone columns and latticed wood, standing without a roof against the open sky – this image often prompts the question what is the point of a pergola without a roof? At first glance, it may seem like an incomplete outdoor structure However, the essence of a roofless pergola reveals an … Read more