If your houseplant leaves appear dusty, dull, or with a sticky sheen, you may be looking at a common pest problem rather than pesky dust. Explore possible culprits and how to best prevent and treat them with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.
Winter sowing gives seedlings a jumpstart in a protected outdoor environment and is a rewarding way to seed many of our favorite perennials. Simple containers like milk jugs become mini-greenhouses, protecting the seeds and allowing them to sprout naturally as the weather warms. Explore perennials to winter sow in January with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.
Sometimes the best things in life give us the most challenges. This applies to houseplants too. In this article, horticulture expert Matt Dursum shows you difficult-to-grow houseplants that are worth the fuss.
Easygoing pothos are usually problem-free but aren’t immune to common houseplant pests. If yours shows signs of stress or damage, scout for feeding insects who have taken up residence. Explore possible invaders and how to best treat and stave them off with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.
Starting seeds indoors is viable and productive. It gives seedlings a jumpstart on the growing season as we move them outdoors in warmer temperatures. But not all seeds are best for indoor sowing. As we plan our spring gardens, explore which seeds not to start inside this winter with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.
Winter sowing is an easy and rewarding way to start seeds for strong seedlings come spring. From native perennials to cold-tolerant herbs and vegetables to cool-season annuals, winter sowing in January gives plants a headstart. Using simple containers for homemade “greenhouses,” the seeds sprout as they would in nature. Explore seeds to winter sow in January with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.
Are you itching to get those seeds planted for an early spring start? Winter sowing is a great way to make sure you maximize the growing season for the best and longest harvest. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss goes over the right time to do your winter sowing according to your climate.
Houseplants collecting dust is a good thing! It means your plants are healthy specimens that hold onto their leaves for a long time, though they may require dustings throughout the year to grow their best. Houseplant collector Jerad Bryant shares these 13 species that often collect dust indoors.
Did you miss out on growing your dream garden last year? Don’t sweat it! A new year means new growth for us and our plants. In this article, we’re going over the gardening resolutions we’re making this January to help inspire you.
Before tossing that Christmas tree, consider that the beautiful evergreen’s work isn’t over yet. Reuse your Christmas tree in the garden to put its natural gifts to good use. Explore purposeful ways to use Christmas trees after the holiday with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.
It’s cold outside, but that doesn’t mean you can’t grow edible, healthy plants indoors! Indoor growing allows you to cultivate delicious leafy greens and sensational herbs for culinary use. Seasoned grower Jerad Bryant shares these 35 healthy edible plants you can grow indoors this winter.
Get a jump on your gardening season by starting seeds in January! Farmer Briana Yablonski shares 11 seeds you can plant in the New Year.