How to Prune Your Christmas Cactus in 5 Steps
Pruning your Christmas cactus might sound daunting, but it’s much easier than you think! Biologist and gardener Lindsay Miller breaks down pruning everybody’s favorite festive houseplant.
Pruning your Christmas cactus might sound daunting, but it’s much easier than you think! Biologist and gardener Lindsay Miller breaks down pruning everybody’s favorite festive houseplant.
A Christmas cactus is a staple in any houseplant collection. Whether you just purchased yours or it’s been in your family for generations, you may be wondering if and when you should prune it. Houseplant enthusiast Emily Estep has gathered a list of seven situations in which pruning is prudent, with some tips on how to do so properly for maximum blooms and plant health.
Start herb seedlings indoors, and keep them there for fresh foliage that’s easy to harvest. You can pick the leaves without having to go outside! An indoor garden is perfect for tea enthusiasts, home cooks, and professional chefs who want homemade herbal blends. Join seasoned grower Jerad Bryant in discovering these 11 herbs you should grow indoors in low light.
The singular beauty of a tulip in the spring is captivating. Bringing new additions into the fold broadens our appreciation of the wide-ranging genus and its breadth of forms and colors. There’s no end to the selection of exquisite bulbs to plant now for our springtime display. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in exploring unique varieties, from elegant to whimsical, to expand our moments of admiration.
Perennial crops gift you endless harvests annually. You’ll only have to sow their seeds once, making them a good garden investment. Some perennials love cool temperatures or need a head start on the growing season. Discover these nine you should plant in November alongside seasoned gardener Jerad Bryant.
As we turn to the cool season, it's time for evergreens to shine. In pots and containers, we rely on them year-round for stability and interest. They unify the landscape, connect the home and garden, and anchor the display. Enjoy exceptional evergreen varieties for containers with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.
The first frost stops most annuals in their tracks. Should you pull out the spent plants or leave them in the ground over the winter? Gardening expert Melissa Strauss explores this idea and discusses the benefits and drawbacks of leaving them in the garden over the winter.
If you’ve ever claimed to have a black thumb, we are here for you. If you’re just getting started and want to learn about some great, low-maintenance houseplants, gardening expert Melissa Strauss has you covered.
November is ideal for laying the groundwork for a dynamic spring bulb display. An easy container planting now brings a surprising burst of color in a few months. This is also the time to force bulbs indoors for holiday displays and gifts. Explore container inspirations to pot up this month with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.
Tulips are easygoing bulbs, both in planting and care, given a few best-growing requirements. With the proper planting this fall, their graceful blooms happily color the spring landscape. Enjoy future rewards with easy planting this month. Follow a few tips, including how deep to plant tulip bulbs, with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.
Many of our favorite garden flowers are native to tropical locations. So it’s no huge surprise that these plants aren’t fond of long, freezing winters. In this article, biologist and gardener Lindsay Miller shares 11 tender flower bulbs to dig up and bring inside this month.
If you dream of growing a pomegranate but live in a cold climate, you can still grow these juicy fruits at home. All you have to do is plant them in a container! Join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn how to successfully grow pomegranates in pots.