No matter which type of philodendron you’re growing, it’s susceptible to pests. Small critters like aphids, spider mites, and thrips can suck the plant's sap and cause its decline. Join plant expert Briana Yablonski to learn how to identify and treat a handful of common philodendron pests.
If you’re considering reducing your lawn or refreshing bare areas where turf isn’t thriving, vigorous, low-growing perennials are ready to stand in. From matting groundcovers to mounding forms, easy-to-grow plants replace the lawn with seasonal appeal and ecological services. Explore top performers to meet your growing conditions with garden expert Katherine Rowe.
Seedlings mature quickly, evolving from tiny seeds to mature plants in weeks! It’s best to repot them before they grow rootbound so they continue sprouting healthy root systems. Watch for these five signs that signal your plants need a repot—wait too long and they may suffer!
Raised garden beds hold lots of soil! Instead of filling them with expensive potting mixes, try using one of these materials. They’re budget-friendly alternatives that work well as substitutes; many are available in your backyard! Seasoned grower Jerad Bryant shares five cheap methods for filling raised beds.
It can be a challenge to find specimens of some rare and unusual plants. It's usually easier and less costly to find seeds. Here are some unique and hard-to-find cultivars that you can grow from seeds this month!
Soaking seeds before planting can help kickstart germination and boost growth. But that doesn't apply to all seeds. Gardening expert Madison Moulton lists 15 seeds you should never soak before planting.
The world’s most expensive spice is more valuable than most metals! It’s a ground-up powder that comes from a specific flower’s parts. Epic Gardening founder Kevin Espiritu grew them successfully in his garden! Learn how he did it so you can replicate the process in your garden.
Bare-root plants are superb alternatives to container specimens. They establish themselves quickly, grow well with less water, and are more cold-hardy. Though ideal for planting, they are only available when the weather is chilly, moist, and frosty. If you can’t plant them now, learn to keep them safe until you’re ready.
We all have tried, true, and tested tools we love to use. Though it’s good to stick with what works, it’s nice to test out new tech! Epic Gardening founder Kevin Espiritu and the Garden Hermit Jacques Lyakov tried these 8 weird tools so you don’t have to. Let’s see their results!
Purchasing high-quality seeds could be the most important step in creating a thriving garden. In this article, plant expert Matt Dursum shows you how to find and choose high-quality seeds for this year’s harvest.
March is chilly, wet, and stormy in many temperate regions of the U.S. Though some areas have mild winters without frost, most experience latent spring freezes until well into April. These 17 plants are cold-hardy and transplant well, making them perfect for seed starting in March.
It's just about springtime, and we are starting our seeds for the spring garden. Some benefit from special treatment, like pre-soaking them. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss explores how this affects your seeds and how to do it.