Latest articles by Mary Ellen Ellis
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Starting Seeds Indoors Made Easy: Plant Now For More Flowers And Better Crops
Begin your gardening journey for the season ahead by starting flower and vegetable seeds indoors. Plant early for the longest possible growing window.
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Want Amaryllis But Not Red? Try These 8 White Amaryllis Varieties For The Ultimate Elegance
You’re probably familiar with the crisp red blooms of the traditional amaryllis – but if you feel like something more unusual and elegant, why not try white amaryllis?
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How To Protect Wood Floors From Potted Plants: Keep Floors And Other Wooden Surfaces Safe
We love having plants around us, but it’s important to take care of wooden surfaces. Here’s how to how to protect wood floors from potted plants, as well as tables and other surfaces
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How And When To Transplant Lilies, According To Experts
Lilies tend to naturalize in the garden and unlike some other bulb plants, they don't go dormant. Learn how to transplant and divide them.
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Keep Grocery Store Herbs Thriving Indoors For Months With These 3 Simple Tips
Enjoy fresh, aromatic harvests year-round by turning store-bought herbs into long-lasting indoor plants.
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Vermicomposting Guide: How To Make Amazing Organic Compost With Worms
Harnessing the power of worms is the secret to creating the most nutritious compost imaginable. Try vermicomposting to turn food waste into garden gold.
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Why Is Hellebore Changing Color: Hellebore Pink To Green Color Shift
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Don’t Know What To Do With Old Plant Pots? 5 Ways To Give Old Pots A New Lease Of Life
Mountains of empty pots clogging up your shed or greenhouse? These nifty creative and sustainable ideas on what to do with old plant pots can help you give yours fresh purpose in the garden…
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Growing A Pitcher Plant Indoors: Complete Care Guide
Clean up your room's environment growing a pitcher plant indoors as a houseplant! Learn the dos and don'ts.
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Plants To Propagate In Winter: 6 Of The Best Options For Cultivating Winter Cuttings
We usually associate propagation with spring, but there are a few plants you can grow from cuttings in cold months. We round up the best plants to propagate in winter
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9 Expert Gardening Techniques You Should Master in 2025 To Raise Your Growing Game
Make a New Year resolution to grow your best-ever plants and master next-level gardening techniques that will turn you into an expert in no time.
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How To Keep Mature Landscaping Looking Its Best – Expert Tips For Established Gardens
Does your property have mature landscaping and a garden that's come of age? Learn some tip for keeping it looking its best.
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8 Plants To Prune In January: Brave The Cold For A Better Garden
Discover which plants to prune in the dead of winter to help your garden shape up for a glorious spring and summer.
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What's The Best Music For Plants? Discover How Music Can Help Your Garden Grow
If they grow better with music, make sure to choose the best music for your plants. Turns out they have specific tastes.
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7 Vegetables To Plant In January: Delicious Organic Crops To Kickstart Your Growing Year
Discover the best vegetable seeds to start in January – to banish winter blues and begin a new ritual of growing and harvesting the tastiest, healthiest crops.
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Gardening With An AI Botanist: How To Use ChatGPT Effectively In The Garden For Planting & Design Inspiration
It's time to learn how to use ChatGPT effectively in the garden. Why not? It might help develop your gardening creativity. Here’s how to use it.
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How To Make A New Garden Look Mature: Simple Tricks For A Lived-In Landscape
Use these tips to learn how to make a new garden look mature. You’ll have your garden space and landscape looking lush in no time.
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How To Make A Terrarium In A Jar: Grow A Beautiful Miniature Ecosystem
A jar terrarium is a fun, simple, and inexpensive winter project. It’s a great way to spend the colder months when your outdoor garden is dormant.
