Latest articles by Teo Spengler
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What to Do with Japanese Maples in April – Prep Your Tree for a Spectacular SeasonApril is when Japanese maples are just waking up from their winter dormancy. Now's the time to pounce to ensure a successful year.
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These 7 Stunning Shade Plant Partners Prove Opposites Attract – They Dazzle in Limited LightPerfect plant partnerships can exist even in the shade! Here are 7 harmonious shade garden pairings that bring easy texture, color, drama and dynamism to quiet corners
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Watch Out for These Common Potato Diseases & Pests, If You Want a Healthy Harvest of SpudsDon't let potato diseases and pest ruin your crop of taters! Learn how to identify and combat the most common problems growing potatoes.
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6 Charming Coral Bells Varieties That Will Brighten Up Even the Shadiest GardenAdd whimsy and color to even the shadiest corners of your garden with one of these charming coral bells varieties.
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The Best Zone 9 Plants: Heat-Loving Picks That Will Truly Thrive in Your GardenHere are the best Zone 9 plants for your garden whether you need trees, perennials, shrubs, or more.
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10 Dazzling White Flowering Trees to Add Easy Elegance, Classic Harmony and Calming EnergyReady to elevate your curb appeal? Sophisticated, calming, and effortlessly chic, these 10 trees with white flowers can redefine your yard’s energy with epic snowy canopies
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The First Butterflies of Spring are Starving – And You Can Make An Easy Butterfly Bistro With This Trashy TreatYou’re still waiting for the blooms, but the first butterflies of the season are already hungry. Don’t worry, you can make a butterfly bistro with this simple sugary snack
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There’s Still Time to Prune These 8 Plants in April for Stronger Growth and Better BloomsPruning plants in April prepares them for the big summer show. Flowering shrubs, perennials, and even grapevines will get a boost when pruned in spring.
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Zone 8 Planting Schedule – What to Plant Each Month for the Garden of Your DreamsPlanting a Zone 8 garden means lots of time for growing and harvests! Learn what to plant each month in Zone 8.
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Zone 8 Plants – The Best Zone 8 Perennials, Shrubs, Trees, Annuals, and Edible PlantsHere are the best Zone 8 plants for your garden whether you need trees, perennials, or edible garden additions.
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Are Your Eco-Friendly Pots Stunting Seedlings? Do This To Save Young Plants and Keep Them Growing StrongBiodegradable seedling pots are effective and planet-friendly, but if you’re using toilet rolls, be warned – you could be stunting seedlings. Before you use those DIY pots, make time for this quick starter pot fix
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How To Grow A Pineapple Top From Store-Bought Fruit – Unlock Tropical Vibes and Grow a Tasty TreatLearn how to grow a pineapple top from a store-bought fruit. You can grow a pineapple plant in your very own home—no tropical travel required!
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3 Seed Stratification Methods Gardeners Swear By – Plus 3 Weird Ones You Might Not Have Heard OfNew to seed stratifying? Here are the best ways to get your seeds ready to sprout this spring!
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Russian Sage: How to Prune to Encourage Bold and Fragrant Blooms Year After YearLearning how to prune Russian sage isn't hard. Just a bit of timing makes all the difference.
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How To Identify & Eliminate Lawn Fungus For Good – Follow These Tips For Fungus-Free GrassThere's nothing worse than watching your lawn fall victim to grass fungus. But you can eliminate it for good once you know what kind it is. Here's how to tell.
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Pothos Plant Care Made Easy: The Ultimate Growing Guide for Both Beginners & ProsPothos plants are great for beginners and collectors alike. Learn everything you need to know about growing your own.
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7 Easiest Flowers to Grow for Beginner Gardeners – It's Almost Impossible to Go WrongThese foolproof flowers are some of the simplest to grow – even for first-time gardeners! Plant them now for a gorgeous garden with minimal effort.
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Freezing This One Type of Flower Seed in Ice Is the Key to Faster Germination and Earlier BloomsFreezing these flower seeds in ice cubes may be the secret to faster blooms in spring. Find out which seeds to stick in your freezer now.
