Latest articles by Tyler Schuster
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How to Stop Birdseed Getting Wet in Feeders This Fall – and Why it's Vital You BotherFind out why soggy birdseed may harm your feathered friends, when it's safe to dry damp seed, and how to keep birdfood dry through fall and winter.
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8 Things I Learned About Gardening From an Amish Farmer – and Why They're Worth Trying in Your Own YardSome of this Amish farmer's gardening wisdom might sound old-fashioned, but his practical advice has plenty to teach modern gardeners.
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The Clever Way to Reuse Old Tomato Cages to Protect Your Plants From Freezing TemperaturesYour empty tomato cages can shelter tender shrubs from frost and snow all winter and help safeguard next summer's flowers.
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What Your Peace Lily Needs in November – 5 Winter Wins for Glossy New Growth and Sparkling BloomsPeace lilies may be entering a slower growth phase, but a few quick checks can make or break the healthy and vitality of your favorite houseplants over winter
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6 Gardening Jobs You Must Finish Before the First Hard Freeze – Or You’ll Regret it in SpringA hard freeze can do damage you won't see until spring, from cracked pots to rotten bulbs. These tasks can't wait for winter – and the window is closing fast, so hurry!
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This Clever Chopstick Trick Shows When Houseplants Need Water – No More Guessing or Soggy SoilDry potting mix doesn't always mean a thirsty plant. A chopstick inserted near the roots tells you everything – and you may already have one in a kitchen drawer.
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Why Tulip Fire Can Ruin Your Spring Flowers – And the 6 Simple Planting Steps that Help You Prevent ItTulip fire can make your eagerly anticipated spring bulbs look distorted and spotty. But these quick bulb planting checks can help you to prevent calamity later
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Got Fungus Gnats? This Easy Potato Trick Lures Hidden Larvae Out of Houseplant SoilThose tiny black flies are only part of the story. A raw potato slice on the soil can reveal what's underneath for next to nothing.
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Your Orchid Might Be Dying If You Notice This Strange Growth – but It Could Also Be Wonderful NewsLittle leaves on an orchid's old flower spike may signal trouble – but a keiki doesn’t always mean the plant is struggling. Here's how to tell the difference.
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7 Household Trash Items You Should Save in Fall to Protect Plants From FrostBefore the recycling goes out, pull a few things aside. Cardboard boxes, old sheets, milk jugs, and more can carry plants through a light frost for free.
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Can You Use Vinegar to Clean Your Deck? Here's What Experts Say – and What to Use InsteadIf you're thinking of cleaning your deck with vinegar, take care not to make this mistake...
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7 Kitchen Scraps You Should Save for Backyard Birds This Fall – Give Them a Helping Hand as Temperatures DropWhile every bird feeder needs a few commercial staples, some bird-friendly nibbles may already be in your kitchen. Treat your birdies to these quick and nourishing scraps
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These 7 Garden Pests and Eggs Are Easy to Remove During Fall Cleanup – If You Know Their Hiding PlacesPlenty of garden pests spend winter as eggs or dormant adults in old vines, twigs, and leaves. Remove them during fall cleanup – but spare the helpful insects.
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Is Your Grass Seed Taking Too Long to Sprout? Here Are 3 Ways to Speed Things UpFresh grass seed can take longer to sprout than the bag suggests, especially as fall cools off. A slow start is usually normal, and a few simple changes can help it along...
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What Your Strawberry Plants Need in October – 5 Ways to Overwinter Strawberries and Ensure Juicy Bumper CropsAlthough things may be quiet on your strawberry patch, there’s plenty you can do now to safeguard future fruit. But hurry, you don’t have long to get plants primed for winter!
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Don't Bring Scale Insects Indoors This Fall – How to Stop Them Before They Infest Your HouseplantsScale insects look more like bumps than bugs, making them easy to miss. A careful inspection and timely treatment can prevent them from spreading indoors.
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What Your Jade Plant Needs in October – 7 Tips to Keep It Gorgeous and Glossy Through WinterShorter days and indoor heating change the rules for jade plant care in fall. A few adjustments can prevent rot and keep your plant in top shape until spring.
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What to Do With Amaryllis in October – Get These 6 Things Right for Gorgeous Holiday BloomsA stored amaryllis bulb or a pot that spent the summer on the porch can be encouraged to put on a holiday show. Start now if you want flowers for Christmas.
