19 Flowers That Bloom in Winter
Winter is coming, but the season doesn’t have to be without blooming color. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe highlights winter flowers for vibrance, fragrance, and visual interest inside and out.
5 Indoor Composting Methods to Try this Season
Composting recycles organic matter, transforming it into rich, crumbly humus that benefits your plants. Don’t let cold winter temperatures stop you from doing it! Instead, try one of these five methods for indoor composting. Seasoned composter Jerad Bryant shares how to upcycle waste in the comfort of your home.
How and When to Mulch Your Garden Bulbs
Now is the time to plant spring-flowering bulbs for a celebration come spring. Easy to plant with years of return color, setting a strong foundation for bulbs in fall yields a nearly effortless display post-winter. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe outlines the role of mulch in insulating our bulbs through cold conditions for a riotous surprise in the months ahead.
How to Propagate Split-Leaf Philodendron
Split-leaf philodendron is a spectacular tropical plant that makes an excellent and dramatic houseplant. It's also quite easy to propagate if you know what works and what does not. Join houseplant enthusiast Melissa Strauss for step-by-step instructions on propagating your philodendron.
Root Rot Recovery: How to Save Your Christmas Cactus
Our Christmas cactus is in the wings, waiting to take center stage with bright holiday flowers. Or, it should be, if a healthy specimen in optimal growing conditons. The adaptable tropical succulents are easy to care for, but balancing the water needs of both cacti and rainforest-dwelling specimens is the key to avoiding problems like root rot. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe outlines how to remedy root rot in Christmas cactus by catching it early and reversing the damage.
How to Provide the Light Your Christmas Cactus Needs to Thrive
Christmas cactus is an adaptable tropical that adjusts to our home environments. For robust blooms and longevity, placing pots in the best lighting is essential to healthy growth. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores how to meet Christmas cactus’s optimal light requirements for lasting rewards that start this season.
The Lighting Trick that Will Trigger Your Thanksgiving Cactus to Bloom
Our Thanksgiving cactus is about to shine for the season, coming into full color right in time with the autumnal holiday. To make sure we experience the display, gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores how to provide the proper lighting (or rather, darkness) the tropical succulents need to trigger those blooms.
How to Care for Foxtail Ferns in Fall and Winter
Foxtail ferns are bushy, dense, and gorgeous! Their green fronds decorate gardens in warm climates, and they’re stunning when they arch out of containers and planters. Give these perennials the right care this season so they survive the cold months to come.
The Ultimate Black Friday Garden Gift Guide: Our Top Picks
Give the gift of gardening for joy that extends beyond the season. To boost blooms and homegrown fruits and vegetables, we’ll make it easy! Save on top gifts for gardeners with Black Friday deals that make shopping early worthwhile.
How to Winterize Garden Beds for Beginners: Everything You Need to Know
Fall is here, and it's time to begin thinking about winter in the garden. It's important to protect your garden beds, so the garden is ready to come back to life in the spring. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to go over the essential tasks to winterize your beds.
The 13 Best Flowers for Pressing
Pressing flowers is a beautiful and simple way to preserve your garden and capture the shapes and colors of the season. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss discusses some of the best blooms in your yard for pressing.
Fall Apple Harvesting and Winter Storage Tips
Fall is apple harvesting time, and we can't wait for that first crisp bite! Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss for harvesting information and tips on storing your apples to keep them fresh.