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
Category: Watering
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
A Plant That Tells You When to Water
I have found an excellent supplementary use for impatiens (Impatiens walleriana). They react quickly to lack of water, showing signsContinue Reading
Why and How to Promote Water Infiltration in the Garden?
By Céline SchaldembrandCommunication Campaigns and Projects ManagerROBVQ According to NASA, 2020 was the hottest year on record. And the summerContinue Reading
Starting a Witch-Hazel Off on the Right Foot
American witch-hazel is one of the few witch-hazels that blooms in the fall rather than the spring. Photo: kiefernursery.com Question: MyContinue Reading
5 Simple Rules for Watering Succulent Houseplants
They have the reputation of being so easy to grow, yet succulent houseplants do need some care… including careful watering.Continue Reading
When Poinsettias Lose Their Leaves
There are many reasons why poinsettias start to lose leaves. Photo: .gardeningwithsurgicalprecision.com I’ve received several emails recently from gardeners struggling withContinue Reading
How to Water an Orchid
Don’t just pour water into your orchid’s pot while it’s in a cachepot: that can lead to rot. Photo: plantinstructions.comContinue Reading