Do you Practice Overwatering?
“I really don’t have a green thumb!” is a phrase we often hear from those who have given up onContinue Reading
Category: Watering
Tips for Saving Water This Summer
Larry Hodgson published thousands of articles and 65 books over the course of his career, in both French and English.Continue Reading
Successful Watering on a Slope
Plants growing on a slope are more difficult to water than ones growing on a more horizontal surface. That’s because the waterContinue Reading
Eight Common Gardening Myths
No one knows where they’re from or how they begin. Like urban legends, gardening myths spread like wildfire from gardenerContinue Reading
In Gardening, You Can’t Always Count on Rainfall
Eventually, every gardener does have to do a bit of watering. So, let’s look at some effective ways of doingContinue Reading
The Cachepot Revolution: Changing the Way We Grow Our Houseplants
I wonder just how many people have even noticed the change? Because there is a sea change going on inContinue Reading
Drainage Layer Woes
The importance of adding drainage materials to the bottom of houseplant pots is a long-held gardening myth. Photo: Kallihora, depositphotosContinue Reading
Rolled Up Leaves on a Citrus
By Larry Hodgson Question: I bought a small calamondin orange tree with cute orange fruits a few weeks ago, but it’sContinue Reading
Why Do Leaf Tips Turn Brown?
Drought-stressed spider plant (Chlorophytum comosum) with many brown leaf tips. Photo: Alavanta, depositphotos Leaves that turn brown at the tipContinue Reading
Watering Your Poinsettia With Ice Cubes
By Larry Hodgson The Internet is full of ridiculous horticultural information: really lame things that you are recommended to doContinue Reading