Know your numbers to tell if plants are hardy
When you’re shopping for trees, shrubs or perennials, the hardiness zone should be one of the first things you check.
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Plant This Fig Variety In Your Garden This Spring For Beautiful Foliage And Fresh Fruits
Learn how to grow and care for DownHome Harvest® 'Little Miss Figgy' Dwarf Fig, a compact variety perfect for gardens or ...
You’ve Seen One Snake Plant, You Haven’t Seen Them All
Even botanists can be surprised at the sheer variety of a houseplant often known only for being indestructible.
Managing nitrogen is vital for plants. Here’s how to test your CT soil
Nitrogen is often the most limiting nutrient in growing plants. When deficient, plant yields and quality are reduced. However ...
At a suburban Cincinnati farmers market, Ohioans pick up marijuana plants to grow at home
Growing cannabis at home became legal for adults in Ohio in December 2023. Most of the attendees at this farmers market about ...
Warning to anyone growing rhubarb plants in their garden
A well-grown rhubarb plant will be ruby red and green by summer, but those who just can't wait to harvest can stimulate pale ...
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Homeowner discovers 'demon' plant in yard: 'Why would anyone actually plant these?'
"The most effective way to kill it without encouraging it to spread." Homeowner discovers 'demon' plant in yard: 'Why would ...
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17 Self-Seeding Plants That Will Keep Your Garden Thriving Year After Year
Self-seeding plants make gardening easier by naturally dropping seeds and growing new plants without much effort. These ...
Be patient and don't be intimidated by growing a bonsai
Growers often train branches to grow into desired shapes by wrapping them first with protective raffia, then with bonsai wire ...
Many different kinds of plants require a cold period in order to survive and reproduce
Many of our favorite plants need to go through a cold period known as vernalization. Each species has its own particular ...
The Ultimate Guide to Which Plants Love Your Home's Indoor Light
Now you know what "bright indirect light" means! Your home has varying levels of natural light, making it tricky to know where your houseplants will thrive. Whether you're new to growing houseplants ...
What you need to know about the art of growing a bonsai tree
The small, shallow dishes that house bonsai trees are sized to inhibit root growth. Larger pots would hold more soil and ...