If you keep plants in a hard–sided container for too long, their roots will circle around and cause damage. This guide will help you take care of your container trees so that this doesn’t happen. In Part 1, you’ll learn how to find the root flare prior to planting the tree. In Part 2, you’ll … Read more
As an avid gardener keeping my pruning tools in top shape is a top priority. Dull blades make pruning tasks much harder and can damage plants. That’s why I never head out to prune without ensuring my bypass pruner blades are honed to a razor-sharp edge. In this article, I’ll provide a complete guide to … Read more
Learn how to draw a great looking Fig with easy, step-by-step drawing instructions, and video tutorial. Fig trees have such unique shapes, textures, and details that they make for an excellent drawing subject. As someone who loves botanical illustration, I’ve practiced sketching fig trees countless times to capture their natural beauty. In this step-by-step guide, … Read more
Orchids are beautiful, exotic plants that can add a touch of elegance to any space As orchids mature, they often outgrow their pots, resulting in reduced blooms and lackluster growth Fortunately, dividing orchid plants is an easy and effective way to encourage new growth and flowering. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll cover everything you need … Read more
As an avid gardener and seed saver, I love harvesting my own leek seeds each year. Leeks are biennials, meaning they take two years to complete their lifecycle and produce seeds. With a little planning and patience, you can easily save leek seeds from your healthiest plants for future harvests. Overview of Saving Leek Seeds … Read more
The easiest and least expensive way to get lots of flowers all season with little work is to plant flower seeds directly in the ground. It’s incredible just how much you get from a tiny $3 pouch of seeds. And I believe it’s a great way for first-time gardeners or experienced gardeners who want to … Read more
These are my tips about growing Japanese maples in containers. Five or six years ago, I bought a Japanese maple in a pot. Each year, it grows more beautiful. Years ago I had a gardening magazine with an article about growing trees in containers. The idea intrigued me. But somewhere along the way, I lost … Read more
Many times, they are the right plants for the right spots and do well in our climate and most of the other conditions we can give them. However, some problems can get worse over time. To fix these problems, you’ll usually need to be able to observe them and then try to figure out what … Read more
If you want to kill weeds instead of flowers, you only need one small item. Your life will never be the same again. Do you hate pulling weeds in flower beds? This post is for you! A few weeks ago, I told you about a great Spectracide product I was going to try. Well, I … Read more
For hundreds of years, planting in tall pots has been used to grow seeds and make plant arrangements easier. Now, the plant pots themselves have also been a source of decoration in a home or garden. Different styles and types of materials have been used to make these decorative planters over time to meet the … Read more