Also receive the Almanac Daily newsletter including gardening tips, weather, astronomical events, and more. No content available. Subhead Potatoes are a beloved crop for home gardeners, yielding hearty tubers perfect for cooking and baking With their reputation for being easy to grow, it’s tempting to get seed potatoes in the ground as soon as possible … Read more
Edging your lawn is an important part of regular lawn maintenance. A clean, defined edge along sidewalks, driveways, and curbing gives your yard a crisp, manicured look. But how often do you really need to break out the edger? The optimal edging frequency depends on several factors. When to Edge Your Lawn As a general … Read more
Roses are cherished for their captivating, elegant blooms and lovely fragrance. But sometimes our precious rose bushes fall ill, leaving us with lackluster plants that fail to thrive. If your roses are looking poorly with symptoms like weak growth, tiny buds, sparse flowering, yellowing leaves, or dying canes, don’t lose hope! With some attentive care … Read more
If you want to level your lawn, you might be wondering whether to use sand, soil, or a cross between the two. It’s possible to level your lawn with both sand and soil, but that doesn’t mean you should use both. Because each option has its pros and cons, your decision will depend on your … Read more
Carnations are one of the most popular and widely recognized flowers, with their ruffled petals and wide range of bright colors. While true carnations belong to the Dianthus genus there are many other flowers that resemble carnations in appearance. In this article, we’ll look at 10 flowers that can pass for carnations! 1. China Pinks … Read more
Indoor plants bring life and greenery into our homes. But like any living thing plants need the right care and nutrition to thrive indoors. Choosing the best compost for indoor plants is essential for healthy growth. This comprehensive guide will walk you through the key factors in selecting quality compost for houseplants. What to Look … Read more
Sunflowers are a classic warm-weather annual flower. As the seasons change from summer to fall, it’s time to decide what to do with sunflower stalks. Some gardeners simply pull up spent plants, while others choose to cut them down. So which is better – cutting or removing sunflowers completely in fall? Here’s what you need … Read more
Red trumpet flowers are eye-catching displays of miniature trumpets on a vine. The enticing trumpet shape attracts animals with long thin beaks such as hummingbirds. They like to use their beaks to draw nectar out of the elongated flower. The flowers of these plants come in a range of bright red shades, from deep red … Read more
With their showy trusses of colorful blooms, rhododendrons are a staple of spring gardens. But their flowering season can vary quite a bit between varieties. Some rhododendrons put on a display for just a few weeks, while others bloom for several months. So how long do rhododendrons bloom? Let’s take a look at what impacts … Read more
As soon as they are out of storage and in warmer weather, the shoots will bud and begin to grow. This sprouting is natural, however a number of steps can be taken to slow down the process: Usually, tubers will be delivered firm and dormant, but sometimes you may see some weak, white roots of … Read more