Fertilize Weekly… Weakly
Here’s an easy fertilizing tip for container plants, either indoors or out. Rather than fertilize monthly, the frequency usually recommendedContinue Reading
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The Best Place to Grow Herbs
I’ve done the following several times when I give gardening lectures about herbs. I ask participants how many planted herbsContinue Reading
Balcony Plant for 2019: Bay Laurel
Qualities such as fabulous green foliage and a stately appearance combined with a compact shape make bay laurel (Laurus nobilis),Continue Reading
Don’t Butt Out in Flower Pots!
In Montreal, Canada, at least 60 fires and millions of dollars of damage were caused by cigarette butts carelessly tossedContinue Reading
Why I Just Love Dwarf Conifers
I like making gardening easy, so dwarf conifers fit me like a glove. Imagine! Once the plant is established (so,Continue Reading
With Container Plants, Double Up on Fertilizer
If you want outstanding container flower gardens or abundant, tasty vegetables in pots, you have to both water and fertilizeContinue Reading
Garden Myth: Houseplants Need a Drainage Layer
Old myths die hard and one myth that refuses to die is that houseplants need a “drainage layer.” It usedContinue Reading
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Overwintering Hardy Plants in Containers
More and more gardeners are growing plants in containers these days: pots, flower boxes, smart pots, etc. It’s very handy,Continue Reading
Vacation Care for your Garden
Taking a summer vacation is a long-standing tradition. You get two weeks, three weeks or even four weeks off eachContinue Reading
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Cactus Terrariums: Easy on the Eye But Sooo Hard to Manage
Cacti and other succulents are currently very fashionable. They are seen more and more in upscale boutiques, often in costlyContinue Reading