Latest articles by Tonya Barnett
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Why Is My Peace Lily Drooping? 6 Common Causes of a Sad Spathiphyllum & How to Fix Them FastIf you're wondering, "Why is my peace lily drooping?" it's time get to the root cause. Here are the top reasons why this happens and how you can solve them.
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How to Make a Terrarium – Care and Maintenance GuideLearn how to make a terrarium, choose the right plants, manage moisture and light, and keep indoor terrariums healthy with simple maintenance tips.
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How to Grow Peonies in Pots for Years of Easy Color Even in Small SpacesThey are amongst the most exquisite ornamentals, yet peonies have a rep for being the domain of sprawling beds and borders. The truth is you don’t need loads of space to grow dazzling peonies in pots, as this expert guide reveals
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How To Grow Forget-Me-Nots For Unforgettable Blooms In Your Spring GardenForget-me-nots can truly light up the spring garden! Though they've been popular for centuries, they can get out of control. Learn how to grow them with care.
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Feeding Tulips The Right Way: How And When To Fertilize Tulips For More Brilliant BloomsIt is important to feed tulips properly so they have the best chance of beautiful blooms. Learn how and when to fertilize tulips for the best result.
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Mandevilla Winter Care Made Easy: 2 Simplest Ways to Save These Tropical Beauties for Next SummerOverwintering mandevillas is easier than you think. Just follow one of these two simple methods for plants that will last for years to come.
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Guide to Forcing Tulip Bulbs Indoors for Spring Beauty in the Dead of WinterForcing tulips bulbs indoors is a great way to bring some brightness and life into you home in the winter months. Learn how to effectively force tulip bulbs.
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How to Divide Tulip Bulbs for More Spring Color Year After YearLearn how to divide tulip bulbs and when it's necessary. Tulip enthusiasts eagerly anticipate spring’s arrival, but thriving bulbs rely on autumn preparation.
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How To Harvest Zinnia Seed So You Can Get The Jump On Next Year’s Dazzling Border BeautiesClick the following to learn how to harvest zinnia seeds.
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Avoid These 3 Common Peony Pruning Mistakes to Protect Plants and Safeguard Future BloomsThe beauty of a perfectly formed peony makes us crave more – so to ensure yours come back strong every year, check you aren’t making these peony pruning mistakes
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Fall Flowers for Pots – 8 Dazzling Options for Autumnal Displays that Last All SeasonEven after the final flurries of summer, there are some gorgeous blooming plants that make exceptional ornamental containers. Try these spectacular fall flowers for pots
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How to Collect and Store Lavender Seeds to Plant in the SpringWait until your lavender flowers are dry and brittle, then use this tried and true method to collect the seeds.
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Grow These 14 Late Summer Flowers for Show-Stopping Blooms Now All the Way Through FallA flower expert shares which late summer flowers will make your garden shine all the way into fall! Grow these 14 varieties for beautiful blooms all season.
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The Great Hummingbird Migration Is Here – Discover 5 Key Ways to Help Them On Their 4,000-Mile JourneyFrom late August, intrepid hummingbirds will travel from Alaska to Mexico. Find out how you can support migrating hummingbirds on their fascinating journey
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Confused About What To Do With Dahlias After Flowering? 4 Steps To Safeguard Your Summer Displays & Prep For Next Year’s BloomsWhile many dahlia varieties will bloom well into the fall, yours may have started slowing. Here’s what to do with dahlias after flowering to keep your tender perennials at their best
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8 Native Plants to Replace Invasive Honeysuckle & Help Local PollinatorsInvasive honeysuckle shrubs and vines are bad for your garden and the environment. Plant these gorgeous and fragrant native alternatives to instead.
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Try These 5 Low-Growing Perennials That Bloom All Summer To Add Effortless Beauty To Your GardenGround cover plants are low maintenance and serve many purposes in the garden, and these five add even more beauty with their summer-long blooms.
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8 Longest-Living Perennials That Keep Blooming Beautifully For DecadesThese resilient beauties bring color and life to your garden for many years, making them long-term investments. Plant now, and they may even outlive you.
