Must Know Plant Care Tips: When planting lily of the valley, do so in late fall. Th colder winter months are needed to give the plant an ample dormant period before springtime. When propagating, the underground rhizomes or “pips” can be divided any time after flowering is finished, such as in November or […]
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Plant Encyclopedia: Ajuga
Must Know Plant Care Tips: Ajuga is a low-maintenance plant. It grows vigorously by sending out plenty of horizontal roots, or stolons, that grow outward from the main plant. Each one will take root and form another crown, making a nice little colony. The leaves are short and close together, and the stolons grow […]
Plant Encyclopedia: Licorice Plant
Must Know Plant Care Tips: Licorice can be grown either in the ground or in containers. Either way, you’ll need well-drained and loose soil that is free of rocks. Make sure the hole you plant in is nice and deep. Add compost and sand to clay-like soil. If planting in a container, choose […]
Plant Encyclopedia: Blazing Star
Must Know Plant Care Tips: Blazing star actually wants to be planted in poor soil. As long as you have good drainage, you should be good to go. Avoid overly fertile soil, as the plant growth may become too soft and unable to stand upright. Planting in full sun will help ensure a […]
Plant Encyclopedia: Lemongrass
Must Know Plant Care Tips: Lemongrass will grow best in well-drained soil that is kept evenly moist. It loves full sun, which will also give this herb more flavor. If grown in partial shade, Lemongrass plants will likely grow much looser and more open. To keep lemongrass going in the winter months, start […]
Keep Your Carrots Fresh All Winter
Carrots are a great crop for your garden. Not only are fresh carrots absolutely delicious, but they’re also easy to grow and easy to keep fresh. In fact, you can easily keep your garden carrots fresh all winter long, so you can enjoy them for months after harvesting. Want to know how? 1. […]
Protecting Potted Plants from Winter Plant Damage
If you love growing plants in the summer, you probably have at least a few that are in containers. Whether they’re on your porch, in the garden, or sitting on your patio, you need to take special care to protect your container plants through the winter. Here are some tips that should help you plan […]
Great Ways to Use Recycled Wine Corks in the Garden
If you drink wine, you might have a few corks lying around. You never know when they’ll come in handy, after all. Well, we’re about to give you some reasons to actually collect those corks. There are actually a whole slew of ways you can use them in your garden. Just make sure they’re the […]
How to Grow Seriously Delicious Broccoli
Growing your own vegetables is incredibly satisfying — physically and emotionally! There’s nothing like growing your own food and enjoying a more sustainable way to eat. If you love broccoli, you might want to try growing it yourself. It can be grown right in the ground or in raised beds or containers, as long as […]
Tickled by Pink? Pink Perennials You’ll Love
I don’t know about you, but when I plan my flower garden I usually think in terms of color. I know what colors I want in which spots, and which colors I want right next to each other. And then, if I think a shade is missing, I’ll specifically look for a perennial that fits […]