Latest articles by Teo Spengler
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Getting Rid Of Lilac Bushes & Learning How To Get Rid Of Lilac Bushes In The Garden
Lilac bushes offer fragrant, lacy blossoms in the springtime but can become very invasive. Once you have a lilac in your yard, you won't get rid of it easily.
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Victorian Stumpery Gardens: A Traditional Way To Garden Sustainability
A Victorian stumpery garden turns a sun-deprived spot into an enchanting, environmentally friendly wonderland of ferns and shade loving plants.
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Woodland Stumpery Garden Design – Working Wonders With Woodland Stumperies
Grow a beautiful woodland stumpery garden with woodland plants interspersed in, on and near tree stumps of all kinds and sizes.
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Care For Muhlenbergia: How To Grow Pink Muhly Grass
Pink muhly grass care couldn’t be simpler - like most native plants, it is low maintenance and wonderfully easy to grow. This warm-season grass is a total delight in the right landscape.
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Asparagus Fern: Complete Plant Care And Growing Guide
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Spruce Pruning Essentials: Best Clipping Care for Healthy Spruce Trees
For the most part, spruce pruning is not necessary, but it’s good to know how and when to remove damaged branches or control their size.
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Lemon Tree Problems? Five Common Lemon Tree Diseases To Avoid
Growing citrus trees like lemons can be a delightful way to cultivate years of homegrown fruits – if you protect against key lemon tree diseases. We reveal the key problems to avoid
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Meyer Lemon Tree: Complete Care And Growing Guide
Growing a Meyer lemon tree can be a heady experience for a gardener. It’s a pleasure to pluck a beautiful tart lemon from a tree that you’ve grown and nurtured in the garden or a container.
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Magnolia Tree Pruning Guide: What You Need To Know
If you are lucky enough to own one, you may wonder how to trim a magnolia tree to maintain its shape. These graceful beauties are somewhat self-sufficient when it comes to developing a shape, so know what you’re doing before pruning a magnolia tree.
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How To Use A Moss Pole On Your Monstera Plant
A moss pole monstera is simply a Swiss cheese plant whose roots grow and attach to a moss-covered pole. Does this impressive plant need one of these? Yes! It’s an epiphyte that gets its nourishment from the surrounding air and water.
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Norfolk Island Pine Problems: Tackle Norfolk Island Pests & Diseases
While Norfolk pine can be a dream to grow both outdoors and inside, it is prone to pests and diseases. We outline the best ways to tackle (and prevent) key Norfolk Island pine problems
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What Causes Brown Edges Or Brown Tips On Leaves?
When you see brown tips on plants and leaves, it’s time to investigate. Of all the possible reasons for brown tips on leaves, one of them will probably become obvious. Put on your Sherlock Holmes hat.
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How To Create A Newt Habitat For Exotic Garden Wildlife
If you create a newt habitat, you’ll give your wildlife garden a boost while making friends with some highly engaging animals. We show you how easy it is to make room for newts
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Lemon Tree Care: How To Grow A Lemon Tree
Once you know how to grow a lemon tree you’ll never want to be without one. In the home garden or in a pot, lemon trees are one of life’s delights.
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Do Indoor Plants Improve Air Quality? What The Scientists Say
We’ve heard about snake plant oxygen and indoor plants that improve air quality. They may help some, but there’s more to know about the studies.
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Seed Soaking: Tips For Soaking Seeds Before Planting
Soaking seeds before planting is the best way to germinate certain types of seeds, but not necessarily others. Knowing the basics will help.
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WHAT IS ROOTSTOCK? HOW AND WHY TO USE ROOTSTOCK
It’s fascinating how rootstock for grafting results in stronger trees that bear better fruit. You may not be a professional grower, but knowing how this works will make you a better-informed consumer.
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How To Correct Nitrogen Deficiency in Soil
If your soil test shows a deficiency, you may need to add extra nitrogen for plants. Correct levels of nitrogen are crucial for healthy plants and successful gardening.
