Ornamental Gardens

Learn how to cultivate beautiful ornamental gardens and how to troubleshoot common pests, diseases, and growing problems!

Flowers

11 Tips for Growing Beautiful Zinnias in Pots

Zinnias are a flower grower's dream with their long bloom season, range of color options, and ability to grow well on patios in containers or raised beds. Today, there are cultivars explicitly bred for container growing, so if you have containers you want to fill up with flowers, look no further than zinnias. Join small-scale farming expert Jenna Rich to discuss some tips and tricks to grow beautiful zinnias in containers.

Flowers

17 Easy Care Annual Flowers For Your Spring Garden

Are you looking for some low-maintenance annual flowers to grow in your spring garden this season? Depending on your hardiness zone, there are plenty of annual flowers to choose from. In this article, organic farmer and gardening expert Jenna Rich shares her favorite annual flowers to plant this season, with names and pictures of each!

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Cacti & Succulents

Can You Grow Aloe Vera From a Single Leaf?

Are you thinking of growing an aloe vera plant from a single leaf? There are plenty of plants that can be propagated from just a leaf cutting. In this article, gardening expert Emily Horn walks through if Aloe can be grown from a leaf cutting, and if it's a good idea to attempt it.

Cacti & Succulents

Is Aloe Vera Considered a Cactus or a Type of Succulent?

Not sure if Aloe vera is considered a type of succulent or a cactus? Or if there's even a difference between the two? This is an important factor to consider in order to understand maintenance requirements. In this article, gardening expert Emily Horn takes you through Aloe's classification so you know what you can expect.

Cacti & Succulents

How to Prune a Ficus Tree in 7 Easy Steps

New to pruning your ficus tree? It doesn't have to be difficult! There are a few simple steps you'll want to follow in order to prune properly without harming the plant. In this article, gardening expert Emily Horn shares the steps you'll want to follow when pruning your ficus tree.

Cacti & Succulents

How Much and How Often Should You Water Aloe Vera?

If you aren't sure how much water your aloe vera plant needs, you've come to the right place! While it may not need as much water as other succulents, there are some best practices you should follow when it comes to plant hydration. In this article, gardening expert Emily Horn walks through how much and how often you should be watering your aloe vera.

Cacti & Succulents

How Much Direct or Indirect Sunlight Do Aloe Vera Plants Need?

Are you thinking of adding Aloe Vera to your indoor or outdoor garden, but want to know what type of sunlight it needs? There are a few things to consider, such as full sun, partial shade, and fully shaded locations. Then there are types of sunlight such as indirect, or direct. In this article, gardening expert Emily Horn walks through everything you need to know about this popular succulent's sunlight needs.

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Cacti & Succulents

How to Revive an Unhealthy Aloe Vera in 7 Easy Steps

Is your Aloe vera looking a little rugged? If your plant looks a bit unhealthy or is on the verge of dying, there are some steps you can take to revive your plant. In this article, gardening expert Emily Horn shares her top tips for reviving an Aloe vera plant that might be almost out of time.

Ornamental Gardens

27 Beautiful Native Plants for Ohio Gardens

Are you looking for some native plants to include in your Ohio garden? There are plenty of different options to choose from, depending on what part of the state you are from. In this article, gardening expert Emily Horn shares her favorite Ohio native plants you can grow this season.

Cacti & Succulents

How Big Can Aloe Vera Plants Get?

Are you thinking of adding aloe vera to your indoor or outdoor garden, but aren't sure how big they will get? Their plant size actually depends on many different growth factors. In this article, gardening expert Emily Horn examines their average plant size, as well as how big these popular succulents can actually get.

Cacti & Succulents

How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Ghost Plants

Thinking of adding a ghost plant to your indoor garden? Ghost plants (aka Graptopetalum paraguayense) are well known succulents that can make any indoor garden pop with visual interest. In this article, gardening expert and houseplant enthusiast Emily Horn outlines how to plant, grow, and care for Ghost Plants.

Cacti & Succulents

How Much Sunlight Do Ghost Plants Need?

Ghost plants are popular succulents, but many new owners aren't sure how much sunlight they actually need. In this article, gardening expert Emily Horn walks through the direct and indirect sunlight needs for ghost plants, and their ideal location once they are placed in your home.