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What to Do With a Jade Plant in March – These 4 Care Tasks Will Boost Spring Growth
March marks the beginning of the growing season for jade plants. Learn how to set them up for success.
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Start These 10 Vegetables in March for the Longest and Most Flavorful Season Yet
Spring is tapping on the door, so don’t get left behind if you want to sow these tasty staples. Here are 10 vegetables to plant in March, under glass and in the ground, to get the jump on year-long harvests
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Moving Your Lavender Plant – How to Relocate for Health, Vitality and Lasting Fragrance
Transplanting lavender is possible, if you pick the right time, prep correctly, and tuck it into a sunny, well-drained spot. Here’s how to ensure a smooth transition for your fragrant favorite
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Fig Leaves Turning Yellow? Check These 4 Causes To Get Figs Back to Health
A yellowing fig tree is a plant in distress, but the solution is often simpler than you think, if you know where to look. Check these 4 common causes, and find out how to get your plant back to its figgy best
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Cottage Garden Shrubs – 10 Dreamy Picks for a Nostalgic and Romantic Aesthetic
Easy naturalistic movement meets evocative nostalgia in the heart of the cottage garden. Discover 10 essential flowering shrubs that provide a multi-seasonal tapestry of color and texture
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How to Make a Cheap In-Ground Worm Composter in Time for Spring – Just Add Worms!
A lush spring garden starts with this easy (and budget-friendly) weekend project. Here’s how to make a worm composting tower using unwanted scraps and a handful of worms
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Fertilizing Fig Trees – How to Feed Figs the Right Way for Honey-Sweet Harvests
Ever wondered why your fig trees look lush, but you can’t get those honey-sweet fruits? It might be down to what (and when) you’re feeding them. Here’s how to help figs reach their full sugary potential
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Soil Testing 101: What You Need To Know For a Flourishing Garden
Good soil equals good plants. Regular soil testing helps you better understand your soil and how you can improve it.
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Plant These 5 Trees as Bare Roots Before Winter's End – and Get Better Results for Less Money
Planting bare root trees and shrubs is a cost-effective way to get gorgeous specimen plants, but you need to act now. Bare roots need to be planted in dormancy.
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Beware of Fake Fruit Branches! Prune These Energy-Stealing Shoots From Fruit Trees Before Spring Arrives
You might not know it, but fake fruit branches could be growing on your trees right now – and if left in place they will cause misery at harvest time. Here’s how to banish those energy thieves in late winter to help boost productive wood before the spring
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How to Propagate Spider Plants: 3 Easy Methods to Grow More of Your Favorite Low-Maintenance Houseplant
If you're looking to increase your collection of houseplants without spending any money, propagating spiderettes from an existing plant is as easy as it gets.
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This "Dark Chocolate" Mulch Could Be the Winter Secret to Fewer Weeds and Better Spring Borders
Imagine stepping into your yard and being greeted by the rich aroma of a chocolate shop? Find out why cocoa mulch is the nutrient-dense secret weapon you need to boost soil health before spring begins
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6 Slow-Growing Flowers You Need to Start Early – Or They Won’t Bloom This Year (They’re Totally Worth the Wait)
Some of the most breathtaking performers refuse to be rushed. From the rose-like lisianthus to the honey-scented heliotrope, give these 6 slow-growing flowers a head start now to ensure your garden is draped in summer color
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How to Grow a New Hedge From Twigs – Yes, This Winter Method Really Works
You may not think a stick in the mud can be magic – but you’d be surprised. Here’s how to plant twigs in your yard to create a whole new living boundary
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How to Grow Peonies in Pots for Years of Easy Color Even in Small Spaces
They 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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Pruning Fig Trees – The Simple Healthy Cuts that Bring Years of Bountiful Harvests
The secret to the perfect fig is in your shears. A few strategic cuts turn a tangled thicket into a high-yielding masterpiece. Here’s how to master pruning fig trees
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Cutting These 3 Shrubs Back to a Stump in February Delivers Stunning Summer Color – This Tough Love Trick Really Works
It might feel like garden sabotage, but giving these three summer flowering shrubs the chop now is the kindest thing you can do. Here’s the secret to dazzling summer color
