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Jason Wilson

Jason started his growing journey predominantly in growing zone 9b, with experience planting and growing more heat tolerant plants. Now in zone 7a, his favorite plants are his beloved dahlias and his garden squash.

An overhead shot of flowers that showcases why mums turn brown

Plant Problems

Are Your Mums Turning Brown? Here’s How To Revive Them

Are your Chrysanthemums turning brown, but you aren't quite sure what to do? Chrysanthemums, also known as "Mums" are a very hardy flower. The good news is that if you've seen some browning, you can likely reverse course. In this article, Jason Wilson examines what to do when you see browning, and how to recover.

Trees

21 Different Types of Hardwood Trees For Homes and Gardens

Planting a hardwood tree can be difficult, especially if you don't know what you are looking for! There are many different types of hardwood trees, and not all of them are well suited to all climates. In this article, we look at our favorite types of hardwood trees, with picture identification of each!

Watering Air Plants

Houseplants

Should You Water Airplants? How Much Water Should They Get?

Did you recently add an air plant to your indoor garden, but aren't sure how much watering is required, or if it's required at all? Air plants are peculiar in how they are easily transported, and can grow quite easily from cuttings. In this article, amateur gardener Jason White looks at what you can expect when watering air plants.

Orange Flowers on Flannelbush

Trees

31 Flowering Trees That Grow Well in California

Living in California provides you with many options when it comes to gardening and landscaping. Picking a flowering tree that will grow well in California isn't nearly as hard as some colder states. But with so many options, which ones do you pick? In this article, we look at some of our favorite flowering trees for the temperate California climate!

Night Blooming Cereus

Cacti & Succulents

How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Night Blooming Cereus

Night blooming cereus is a very unique plant that's not well suited to every growing zone. Their beautiful blooms make them highly sought after by many gardeners. In this article, recreational gardener Jason White walks through each step you'll need to take in order to plant, grow, and care for night blooming cereus.

Different Types of Maple Trees

Trees

7 Different Types of Maple Trees For Texas Homes and Gardens

Living in the lonestar state provides many different options for the home gardener when it comes to trees. Maple trees tend to do well, and there are several varieties that you can choose from. In this article, we look at 7 different maple trees that you can plant and grow if you live in Texas.

Yellow Dying Pothos Plant

Plant Problems

Pothos Leaves Turning Yellow? Here’s Why, and How To Fix It

Do you have a pothos plant in your home or indoor garden area that's leaves are starting to turn yellow? Usually, this is a sign of plant stress, and your green companion plant is trying to tell you something. There are many reasons for yellowing pothos leaves, and in this guide, we explore all of them, including troubleshooting tips on how to fix it.

Ponytail Palm Indoors

Plant Problems

Why is My Ponytail Palm Dying? Can I Revive it?

Ponytail palms can be fickle plants. They are quite beautiful though, when well taken care of. But what happens when your ponytail palm starts dying? What should you do now? In this article, amateur gardener Jason White examines the steps you should take to revive your favorite plant.

Weeds

How to Control or Remove Daylilies From Your Garden

Daylily weeds can be very invasive to areas around your home, or your personal gardening space. They can also be quite difficult to get rid of, so it's important to act quickly once you've spotted them. In this article, gardener Jason Wilson examines several different methods to rid yourself of daylilies, and how to stop them from coming back.