Latest articles by Tyler Schuster
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Think You Can't Grow Figs in Your Area? This Cold-Hardy Variety Will Change Your MindThe Chicago Hardy fig is a game-changer for northern gardeners. Its unique fruiting style promises a harvest even after a sub-zero winter.
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Cat-Safe Plants: 10 Non-Toxic Houseplants That Keep Your Home Stylish and Your Feline Friends SafeCat-safe plants will add texture and vibrancy to your home without being harmful to your sweet, cuddly kitties. Here are 10 wonderful options.
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Your Rosemary Plant Is Getting Woody – Do This Now to Revive It in Time for SpringRosemary turns leggy and woody after a few years. If you want to know how to revive a rosemary plant, here’s how to bring back bushy growth, natural oils, and intense flavors
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Bring Sweetness to Dreary Days With These 6 Fragrant Winter-Blooming ShrubsDon't let winter get you down. These 6 winter-blooming shrubs are full of fragrance and beauty to remind you spring is on its way.
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The Winter Watering Mistake Killing Your Container PlantsDon't let your containers die of thirst this January. Look for these crucial windows when watering is essential, and avoid this fatal mistake.
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Meet the Plucky Winter Herb That Adds Amazing Flavor to Your Cooking When Other Herbs Die BackWhile many annual herbs have turned up their toes, there is one semi-evergreen hardy perennial herb that comes into its own. Introducing the resilient winter savory
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The Fatal Mistake You're Probably Making with Crocus BulbsYou might be accidentally killing your crocus bulbs. Avoid this one crucial mistake and keep them blooming year after year.
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Planting Hot Peppers at Christmas Always Gives Me My Best Harvest – Here’s the Winter Trick That Makes It WorkIt sounds early, but December planting gives chili peppers a longer growing season, leading to bigger, better harvests. Here's how to start them successfully.
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How to Prune Raspberries: A Guide for Summer-Bearing and Everbearing TypesPruning raspberries isn't just about avoiding thorns – it keeps the berries coming! We break down which cuts to make for summer, fall, or even double crops.
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This Simple Glass of Water Trick Can Multiply Your Hydrangeas for Free and Guarantee They Match Your FavoritesGrowing more hydrangeas from scratch is simpler than you think. Skip the soil and propagate hydrangea with water for a low-effort method that produces true-to-type new plants at no extra cost
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Don’t Skip This 5-Minute Winter Garden Check Before the Ground Freezes – It Prevents Big Problems in SpringDon’t skip this vital pre-freeze chore! A quick five-minute check now saves you hours of headaches and frustration in spring.
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Cure Hyacinth Bulbs Right: A Step-by-Step Guide for Long-Term BloomsDon't toss those faded flowers! Learn the simple process of curing hyacinth bulbs, ensuring they rebloom with vibrant scent and color next spring.
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Need a Last Minute Christmas Tree? Turn Garden Clippings into a Festive Showpiece With This Easy Topiary TrickRunning out of time for a full tree this year? This quick topiary trick turns fresh evergreen clippings into a cute mini tree that fits on a table or mantel, smells gorgeous – and comes together super fast!
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The Elusive Blue Rhododendron May Be a Fantasy, but These 5 Cool Varieties Come Close – and They Look DivineDreaming of a blue rhododendron to cool down your next spring border? True azure blooms stay just out of reach, but these cool varieties deliver that icy vibe and come temptingly close to the dream
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Why Your Christmas Tree Is Turning Yellow – and How to Fix It Fast Before It's Too LateWorried because your Christmas tree is turning yellow weeks before the big day? Here's what you need to do to get it green again before the holiday is here.
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"I Filled My Home With These Plants and It Feels Like Spring" – Brighten Dark Days With 8 Winter-Flowering PlantsOutside drags on gray in December, but winter flowering plants inside turn things around with their bright colors and smells that push back the dreariness.
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Transplanting Lilacs at the Right Time, Plus a Step-by-Step Guide for Easy SuccessTransplanting lilac bushes gives you lush blooms in new garden spots. Learn how to time the transplant and care for them for lasting results.
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How to Revive a Christmas Cactus – Even if It Looks Dead – and Bring It Back to Blooming GloryThink your Christmas cactus is a lost cause? With a few simple fixes, you can revive a wilted or dried-out plant and encourage beautiful blooms again.
