Latest articles by Teo Spengler
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7 Surprisingly Flammable Plants You Should Keep Away from FireworksDon't light the sparklers yet! These plants are sneakily flammable. Keep them away from fireworks (and your house) to avoid an unexpected blaze.
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The Founding Fathers' Favorite Flowers – These 8 Varieties Were Must-Haves in Their Gardens and Should Be in Yours, TooCelebrate America's 250th with the ultimate garden throwback. Here are 8 historic flowers worth growing today.
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What Your Japanese Maple Needs in July for Blazing Color That Lasts All Season – 5 Easy Tasks to Do NowKeep your Japanese maple looking bright and beautiful through the hottest part of summer by doing these simple tasks now.
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What to Do With Your Cherry Trees in July – 5 Easy Ways to Enjoy Sweeter Fruits and Bumper HarvestsSummer is the pinnacle of sweet fruit goodness for cherry growers, so don’t miss out on tasty harvests. Here are the key things to check so you can feast on fabulous cherry flavors
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What Your Azaleas Need Before June Ends – 5 Tasks You Need to Do Now for Beautiful Blooms Next YearDon't wait too late or your azaleas won't have as many blooms next spring!
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How to Propagate Azaleas From Cuttings: Grow Infinite Shrubs Using This Simple TechniquePropagating azalea cuttings is simple, easy to do, and will help you fill out your garden with bold color for free!
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Reasons For Bougainvillea Flower Drop – Learn Why Blooms Are Falling Off Your Vine and What to DoIf your bougainvillea blooms are falling off, the odds are that the plant is not getting proper amounts of one of a few critical elements. Fix it fast.
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What Your Fiddle Leaf Fig Needs in June – 5 Simple Care Tasks for Shiny Leaves and Healthy GrowthJune is the perfect time to do a little fiddle leaf fig maintenance. Proper summer care will set your fig up for a healthy rest of the year.
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These 7 Gorgeous Small Shade Trees Create a Cooling Canopy, Vibrant Summer Color and Multi-Season BeautyYes, you can grow small shade trees that flourish in tricky spots and create dynamic interest, as well as the potential for cooling shelter and diminutive charms that extend through summer and beyond
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Fading June Blooms? These 7 Gorgeous Perennials Keep the Summer Show Going Strong with Showstopping FoliageFoliage plants might not seem like obvious candidates for razzle-dazzle, but these leafy perennials hold their own against any big bloomers. These hardworking foliage heroes give long-lasting color, texture and awesome structure all summer
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What to Do With Clematis in June for Big Blooms That Return Year After Year – 5 Easy Tasks to Do Before the End of the MonthKeep clematis blooming beautifully every year by giving them the care they need now. Here's what you need to do in June for vines filled with flowers.
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5 Container Plants That (Almost) Never Need Watering – These Gorgeous Drought-Proof Picks Will Thrive All SummerDon't let the hot, dry summer take a toll on your porch pots. Planting a nearly drought-proof container garden will keep your home looking great all summer long.
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5 Flowers You Only Need to Plant Once – They’ll Multiply Into Dozens More for FreeThese easy perennial flowers fill in garden beds fast! Just put them in the ground, then they'll spread and bloom for years to come.
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Is It OK to Take Plant Cuttings From Garden Centers? A Lawyer Explains Whether 'Proplifting' Is Worth ItBefore you snip a stem from that unusual houseplant, here's what the law says – and why garden centers often take the practice seriously.
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What to Do With Hydrangeas in June for Big, Billowy Blooms This Summer – 5 Simple Tasks to Help Shrubs ThriveCheck these 5 easy items off your to-do list this month to make sure your hydrangeas are full of flowers all summer long.
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Think Your Yard Is Too Small for Corn? These Compact Varieties Thrive in Containers and Small SpacesDon't let a small garden talk you out of growing one of summer's most delicious treats!
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6 Garden Pests to Watch for in June – Don't Wait! Eliminate Them Before They Take Over Your Garden Beds and Vegetables This SummerJune is prime time for garden pests. Get a jump on pest control and you'll have a healthier garden this summer.
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What Orchids Need in June to Ensure a Spectacular Display of Flowers This Summer – 5 Easy Care TipsA few vital, yet simple care tasks in June will help your orchids look great during their peak growing season.
