Latest articles by Teo Spengler
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Is Birdseed Bad for Dogs? The 4 Surprising Bird Feed Ingredients That Can Be Harmful to PetsIf you're a bird lover with a curious pooch, you might not realize your bird food could be hiding problems. Is birdseed bad for dogs? Here's why your bird food could be hiding a toxic secret
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Herbs That Grow in Water – 7 Fuss-Free Kitchen Staples You Can Cultivate in a GlassNot only can you grow these herbs easily from cuttings, you can grow them in a glass. Discover 7 great herbs that grow in water for an easy, soil-free kitchen garden. Just add sunlight!
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Where to Find Free Compost: 4 Unlikely Places to Get Black Gold for Your Garden This SpringGive your garden an instant boost with a batch of black gold! Here are 4 places to get free compost this spring that will help your plants thrive all season.
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How to Amend Clay Soil for Healthier Gardens and Happier Plants: Your Garden Will Thank YouClay soil can be hard to garden in, but you don't have to settle! Amending clay soil with organic matter can make drastic improvements. Learn how!
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Start These 10 Vegetables in March for the Longest and Most Flavorful Season YetSpring is tapping on the door, so don’t get left behind if you want to sow these tasty staples. Here are 10 vegetables to plant in March, under glass and in the ground, to get the jump on year-long harvests
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Pruning Basics: Why, When, and How to Prune for a Healthier GardenPruning isn't just about aesthetics – it’s vital for plant health. Learn how, why, and which way to prune to ensure your garden grows the best it can.
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Soil Testing 101: What You Need To Know For a Flourishing GardenGood soil equals good plants. Regular soil testing helps you better understand your soil and how you can improve it.
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The Best Plants for Zone 10 Gardens – Perfect Picks for Garden SuccessZone 10 is a wonderful, tropical growing zone. Here are the best plants for zone 10 gardening.
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Plant These 5 Trees as Bare Roots Before Winter's End – and Get Better Results for Less MoneyPlanting bare root trees and shrubs is a cost-effective way to get gorgeous specimen plants, but you need to act now. Bare roots need to be planted in dormancy.
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Sick of Winter? Keep an Eye Out for These 6 First Flowers of Spring That Mean Winter Is Almost OverYou'll know winter is almost over when you start to see the first flowers of spring. Look for these 6 varieties that are surefire signs of the changing seasons.
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It’s Not Your Fault Your Seedlings Are Leggy – It's All in the Light-and-Heat Balance (and It’s Easy to Fix)Leggy seedlings can make gardeners worry what they did wrong. But the answer is often out of your control. Here's how to ensure seeds get a strong start.
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Does Foil Around Plants Really Deter Pests? The Science Behind This Gardening TrickCan this kitchen staple foil insects looking to chomp the plants your garden? Learn the ins and outs of using aluminum foil for pest prevention.
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Is Your Houseplant Soil Repelling Water? The Simple Fix That Rehydrates RootsConsistent watering isn't enough if your soil is hydrophobic. Follow our guide to restoring and keeping moisture retention.
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6 Native Spring Ephemerals to Add Easy Beauty While the Rest of Your Garden Is Still SleepingThese hardworking native spring ephemerals put on a show while most other plants are still sleeping underground. Add them to your garden for easy, early beauty.
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This "Dark Chocolate" Mulch Could Be the Winter Secret to Fewer Weeds and Better Spring BordersImagine stepping into your yard and being greeted by the rich aroma of a chocolate shop? Find out why cocoa mulch is the nutrient-dense secret weapon you need to boost soil health before spring begins
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6 Slow-Growing Flowers You Need to Start Early – Or They Won’t Bloom This Year (They’re Totally Worth the Wait)Some of the most breathtaking performers refuse to be rushed. From the rose-like lisianthus to the honey-scented heliotrope, give these 6 slow-growing flowers a head start now to ensure your garden is draped in summer color
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Sticky Leaves on Houseplants? These 3 Tiny Pests Could Be the CauseDiagnose and destroy pests that are causing sticky leaves on houseplants. Then learn how to clean leaves the right way so they can keep growing strong.
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Pruning Fig Trees – The Simple Healthy Cuts that Bring Years of Bountiful HarvestsThe secret to the perfect fig is in your shears. A few strategic cuts turn a tangled thicket into a high-yielding masterpiece. Here’s how to master pruning fig trees
