What Is “Good Drainage”?
When you read a plant description, more often than not the author slips the terms “well-drained soil” or “good drainage”Continue Reading
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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
Watering Responsibly
True enough, everybody wants a nice green garden, but there is no need to waste water by watering excessively either.Continue Reading
Another Useless Garden Tool
Sometimes tool designers just don’t understand gardeners. They come up with all sorts of devices that look good, but when youContinue Reading
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10 Resolutions for the Beginning Indoor Gardener
In the spirit of New Year, here are 10 resolutions for beginning indoor gardeners that will help guarantee you beautifulContinue Reading
Snowbirds: Coddle Your Houseplants While You’re Away
They’re known as snowbirds, migratory seniors who flee the cold of northern regions and spend their winter in the South,Continue Reading
Water Before It Rains
It may seem absurd to water your garden just before it’s supposed to rain, but in fact it’s an excellentContinue Reading
Water Your Plants Early
It’s in the morning before 10 am that soil absorbs water most efficiently. That’s because both the air and theContinue Reading
When Repotting, Leave Room for Watering
You may have noticed that conventional flowerpots, whether made of clay or plastic, always have a projection at the topContinue Reading
If Your Tap Water is Hard…
If your tap water is very hard, with a pH of 7.5 or higher (your municipality will be able toContinue Reading