With heavily textured leaves that look like they belong on a fantasy creature rather than a houseplant, 'Dragon Scale' alocasia is one of the most striking plants you can grow indoors. Gardening expert Madison Moulton covers everything you need to know to keep this tropical beauty thriving.
If you’re new to growing alocasias, you probably want to know about the best alocasia for beginners. There are many varieties that are easy for newbies, and they’re easy to find at your local nursery too. Experienced gardener Sarah Jay covers seven varieties great for new growers.
Ground cover plants are supposed to crowd out weeds, but they need a little help getting established first. Gardening expert Madison Moulton shares practical strategies to keep weeds from taking over your ground cover while it fills in.
While they’re delicious, it’s not always worth growing the hardest vegetables. Seed easier veggies you want to enjoy instead, and grow the hard ones from cuttings, plugs, or tubers. Experienced gardener Sarah Jay examines why these seven vegetables are so challenging to grow and how to harvest them without starting from seed.
If you’ve ever considered replacing turf with thyme, you may wonder what the best creeping thyme lawn varieties are. Experienced gardener, Sarah Jay, covers five of the best cultivars to include in your lawn replacement project, and how to care for them.
Moth orchids are one of the most popular houseplants around, but they're also one of the most frequently killed. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains the number one mistake that dooms these plants and how to get your watering right so your orchid thrives for years.
Neem oil is one of the most popular organic pest treatments for good reason, but using it incorrectly can cause more harm than the pests you're trying to get rid of. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains common neem oil mistakes and how to avoid them.
Soaking seeds before planting speeds germination for some varieties but ruins others entirely. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains which seeds benefit from soaking, how long to soak them, and which seeds should never touch water before planting.
Orchids decline for predictable reasons that usually have straightforward fixes. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains how to diagnose what's wrong with your struggling orchid and get it back on track.
How do you know you’re looking at healthy orchid roots? There are multiple ways to tell! Use these signs to determine whether or not your orchid is doing well. Experienced gardener Sarah Jay discusses the healthy root characteristics here.
Raised beds (often made from wood) can succumb to rot, warping, and structural failure, but the timeline varies dramatically based on how they're built and maintained. Gardening expert Madison Moulton shares seven practical ways to extend the life of your raised beds by years.
Indoor basil has a frustrating tendency to die just when you've gotten used to having fresh herbs on hand. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains the most common reasons basil fails indoors and what to do differently.