Latest articles by Bonnie L. Grant
-
How To Care For Mums In Pots: A Garden Expert’s Advice For Great Fall Blooms
Care of potted mums can be a little tricky, but following some simple rules can help you have blooms all autumn and maybe even next spring!
-
Can A Christmas Cactus Live Outside? How To Grow This Festive Favorite Outdoors
While Christmas cactus can only live outdoors all year in warmer locations, it can certainly benefit from a summer vacation in the garden in cooler zones.
-
12 Best Shrub Roses For Every Garden – Enjoy Abundant Romantic Blooms All Summer Long
Fill garden beds, borders, and pots with these top-performing shrub roses and enjoy many years of color, beauty, and fragrance that spans three seasons.
-
8 Flowering Shrubs That Bloom All Summer – To Vamp Up Borders & Sweeten Your Curb Appeal
Looking for the longest blooming bushes for your borders, pathways and lawn edgings? You'll love these 8 flowering shrubs that bloom all summer long
-
How To Pollinate Tomatoes: Give Plants A Hand For Bigger Harvests
With the right techniques, hand-pollinating tomatoes can make all the difference between a lackluster season and a productive one. Learn how to get it right.
-
Balcony Containers: 15 Best Flowering And Cropping Plants For Balcony Growing
Although balconies can be challenging spaces, there are plenty of ornamentals and edibles you can cultivate. Here are the best 15 plants for balcony growing
-
Best Mulch For Tomatoes: Expert Guide To Boost Yields, Lock In Moisture & Keep Weeds At Bay
The right mulch can transform your tomato crop – helping plants thrive while saving time, water, and effort in every type of garden.
-
How To Attract Finches To Your Yard – Planting & Feeding Tips To Bring Them Back For More!
The family of finches are amongst our most beloved songbirds – but how can you bring more to your garden? Find out how to attract finches with smart feeding and planting ideas
-
How Often To Water Tomato Plants – And How To Get It Right In Any Situation
One of the most crucial parts of tomato care is knowing how often and much to water them. Learn how to get it right every time for a bumper harvest.
-
Is Epsom Salt Good For Tomato Plants? How And When To Use It For A Better Crop
Epsom salt is often touted as a cure-all for tomato plants, but it should only be used where there is a need. Find out how to apply it – and when to hold back.
-
15 Best Vegetables To Plant In May For A Summer Bounty Of Fresh Homegrown Produce
Get planting your dream garden with these best vegetables to start in May – including options for direct sowing, indoor seed-starting, and planting seedlings.
-
Orchid Potting Mediums: How To Choose The Best Mix For Thriving Houseplants
Give your orchids the foundation they need to produce those stunning blooms by understanding which type of potting mix supports healthy, happy plants.
-
Types Of Orange Tomatoes To Grow In Your Garden – Add Color And Sweetness To Any Dish!
Orange tomatoes are a great way to add variety to your vegetable garden and your cooking this summer. Our guide helps you pick the best types for your needs.
-
How To Create A Layered Garden – Landscape Design Principles For Every Gardener
A layered garden will take your landscape to the next level. For both vertical and horizontal eye appeal, as well as seasonal interest, try this method.
-
How To Get Rid Of White Fuzzy Mold On Seedlings
If you've spotted white, fluffy fungus on seed starting soil, seedlings, or seeds, then you need to deal with it quickly before you lose your plants.
-
Why Calcium Matters For Tomato Plants: Prevent Disease & Increase Yields
Find out how to maximize your harvest and prevent dreaded diseases such as blossom end rot by increasing calcium for tomato plants.
-
How & When To Divide Daffodils For More Uplifting Bursts Of Sunny Spring Color
Grow more of your favorite spring bulbs by learning how and when to divide daffodils. Share sunny blooms with family, friends, or expand your own collection!
-
How To Harden Off Seedlings For Stronger, More Successful Plants
Before planting seedlings in the garden, help them acclimate to life outdoors by hardening them off. The result will be stronger, more resilient plants.
