
Cactus Soil: How to Make Your Own Cactus Mix
The right cactus soil is essential to good plant development. Gardening expert Rachel Garcia explains everything you need to know about cactus mix and how to make it.
The right cactus soil is essential to good plant development. Gardening expert Rachel Garcia explains everything you need to know about cactus mix and how to make it.
Are galvanized steel garden beds safe for growing plants? Horticultural expert Lorin Nielsen demystifies these metal raised beds and looks into the safety concerns about them. Get all your questions answered here!
Pycnanthemum tenuifolium, or narrowleaf mountain mint, is an aromatic, low-water ornamental perfect for your garden. This native plant is edible and attracts plenty of pollinators. Kevin Espiritu will explain why this plant should be in your garden.
Yucca rostrata, or beaked yucca, is a striking, sizeable option for drought-tolerant gardens. They can also tolerate temperatures well below freezing and grow well in arid and semi-arid regions. Kevin Espiritu will take you through the steps to plant and care for these sculptural evergreens.
Sedum kamtschaticum, also known as Russian stonecrop or Angelina stonecrop is a fantastic succulent plant for xeriscape gardens and borders. Kevin Espiritu will discuss this interesting succulent in this comprehensive guide.
Lovely Salvia guaranitica, also known as 'Black and Blue' sage or blue anise sage is a lovely perennial plant. They are great for pollinators and hummingbirds. Kevin Espiritu will reveal all the care tips you need to grow healthy salvias.
Santolina chamaecyparissus, also known as lavender cotton, is a beautiful evergreen shrub with silver-gray and green leaves. Kevin Espiritu will explain all the steps to growing this shrub, which blooms with sunny yellow button flowers in summer.
Figuring out how to fill a tall raised garden bed seems daunting. But it doesn't have to be. Our step-by-step guide helps you figure it out!
Pretty pink muhly grass, Muhlenbergia capillaris, is a lovely and large ornamental grass. It looks like cotton candy because of the plumes of pink it produces in summer and in the fall. Kevin Espiritu will guide you to fill your yard with pink!
Snake plant propagation is a great way to double your garden. Learn what to do and what not to do with our guide to propagation techniques!
Salvia sonomensis is a drought-resistant California native plant. If you're doing xeriscaping, this is for you! Lorin Nielsen will take you through the comprehensive guide that shows just how to grow this creeping sage.
Harvesting potatoes is a tricky task, since they're underground. This is your ultimate guide to knowing exactly when to dig your taters up.