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Should you cover your garden beds? Covering insulates and warms the soil to encourage healthy crops during the cold months. It’s not always necessary, though, and some gardeners may choose not to cover their beds. See what you should do, and learn how to prepare your garden beds with backyard gardener Jerad Bryant.
Wilted alocasia leaves are a sad sight to behold. Briana Yablonski shares a few causes of this issue as well as ways to determine the ideal drooping alocasia fix.
Whether you’re growing tropical or hardy hibiscus in pots, the colorful flair continues next season with winter protection. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe outlines when to bring potted hibiscus indoors for successful regrowth and continued enjoyment in spring.
Monstera 'Esqueleto' is hard to find but worth the search for aroid houseplant lovers. It's also just a bit fussier than other species. Join houseplant enthusiast Melissa Strauss to talk about the nature and needs of this tropical perennial vine.
Protecting the garden from fall frosts allows you to extend your season well into winter. You won’t have to lay the beds to rest, as you’ll have budding cabbages and leafy spinach, among other vegetables, to harvest. Use these late-season protection methods to keep your crops growing through the cold months.
Alocasia ‘Jacklyn’ is a striking houseplant also known as Alocasia tandurusa. Join Briana Yablonski to learn more about this plant and how to care for it at home.
October is an ideal month to collect native plant seeds. It's also a great time to replant them! Join Florida gardener Melissa Strauss to talk about some wonderful native plants you can collect from now for a thriving native garden next year.
Brussels sprouts bring high nutrition in their tasty little “cabbage” forms. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores how to get the plumpest rounds with the best care and timing.
Potted mums fill bare gardens in the fall with their flowers. They bloom at the end of the growing season, which is why they’re commonly available at stores at the end of summer. Though some mums are hardy, others are frost-tender. They need special care to survive the winter, especially if they’re growing in pots.
As frosty weather sets in, it’s important to safeguard your most tender plants. Protect them now with a thick layer of mulch to keep their roots insulated and warm through the winter. Backyard gardener Jerad Bryant shares the 13 plants you should mulch now in the home garden.
Alocasias are incredibly popular houseplants, but some varieties have a reputation for being fussy. Luckily, not all fit this description. Choose from this list of easy to care for alocasia varieties.
Squash is a wonderfully easy and satisfying crop to grow in the garden. Attractive plants that yield tons of delicious vegetables develop fast and fill the pantry. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to talk about some of our favorite varieties.