Latest articles by Mary Ellen Ellis
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These 6 Summer-Flowering Houseplants Bring Orangery-Chic to Every Room, No Conservatory NeededCreate a relaxed and lush look by incorporating tropical plants fit for an orangery.
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What to Do With Lemon Trees in June for a Tart & Tasty Harvest – 6 Easy Tasks to Set Up Plants for the Rest of SummerMake sure to give your lemon trees a little extra love this month if you want a juicy harvest later this year. Here's what your citrus plants need right now.
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Upside Down Plants – Turn Your Garden on Its Head to Maximize Small Spaces and Boost HarvestsGrowing plants upside down can be a great way to diversify your garden. Inverted gardening offers benefits for both vegetable and ornamental plantings.
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Silver Linings in the Shade – These 6 Reflective Plants Seem to Glow in the Dark and Their Silver Foliage Lasts All SeasonIf your shady garden spots look a little dull and flat, these silver-leafed plants act like natural outdoor lamps, adding luminous sheen with their gorgeous, glowing foliage
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Do This to Your Peace Lily before May Ends to Keep It Blooming All Year LongMay is a make-it-or-break-it month for houseplants. Treat your peace lily right and it'll reward you with huge leaves and non-stop blooms.
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Stop Hanging Baskets So High – This Visual Trick Creates a ‘Floating Carpet’ of Plants for Easy WateringHanging baskets are a simple way to play with visual dynamics, but if you adjust your point of view, you can see your elevated containers in a whole new way. Here's why low hanging containers are so effective
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Don’t Recycle That Cardboard – Try These 6 Clever Ways to Use Card in the Yard to Help Plants Flourish and Save You MoneyIt’s one of the most frequently handled household items and one we think of as fairly unremarkable, but you’d be amazed what you can do with recycled cardboard in the yard. Here’s how it can help your plants and gardening on a shoestring
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Stop Weeding Paving Cracks! Make a Herbal Path with 5 Set-and-Forget Herbs and Swap Weeds for a Scented RugPaths don't grow much but weeds if left to their own devices, so why not grow a herbal path with these fragrant plants? The bonus is they actively reduce weeding!
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What to do With a Swiss Cheese Plant in May – 6 Simple Tips That Will Help Your Monstera Thrive for the Rest of the YearThese essential care tasks for May will encourage better growth and stronger stems in your monstera.
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What to Do with Your Spider Plant in May – 6 Easy Ways to Ensure Lush Leaves and Lots of SpiderettesDon't let your favorite houseplant stall this spring. Jumpstart your spider plant's growth with this essential May checklist.
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Azalea Care Made Easy: Your Complete Guide for Bright Blooms and Healthy Shrubs Year After YearMastering azalea care doesn't require much work, but you should know a few helpful tips for the best success. From planting to pruning, this guide has it all.
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White Hydrangea Varieties: Our Top 8 Shrubs That Will Make Your Garden PopWant a striking look in your garden this summer? The vivid white of these hydrangea flowers stands out strong against deep green foliage.
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7 Best Houseplants to Make Your Porch Pop: These Beauties Work Outdoors and Will Transition Indoors When the Weather CoolsTry these wonderful selections to add a pop of color to your front porch in the summer and then bring their verdant beauty indoors in the winter.
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What to Do With Lilacs After They Finish Blooming in May – 5 Essential Jobs (and the Mistake That Could Cost You Next Year’s Flowers)What you do straight after flowering determines next year’s display – these simple steps help lilacs recover, stay healthy, and produce more blooms.
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What to Do for Hydrangeas in May for Big Blooms & Strong Summer Growth – 6 Easy Tasks to Do Now Before Shrubs Start FloweringHere’s what you need to do in May to set up hydrangeas for a summer full of stunning blooms and strong, healthy growth.
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Do You Know the Most Aromatic Plants for Every Time of Day? Why You Should Be Planting for Morning, Noon, and Evening FragranceYou may think of fragrant plants as always on, but the truth is some are more potent at certain times of day. If you are looking for a scent-soaked evening patio or a burst of morning balcony freshness, find out which plants are best for you!
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What to Do With Roses in May – 6 Essential Tasks for a Spectacular Display of Blooms That Keep Coming All SummerA few well-timed May jobs can transform your roses – encouraging repeat flowering, stronger growth, and healthier plants through the summer months.
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How to Grow Lilies for Dazzling Summer Blooms That Return Year After YearLilies are one of the most stunning flowers you can plant in your garden. Here's everything you need to know to grow your own.
