June is time to fill planters and pots with flowers and vegetables and also to cut back the tall garden phlox and the sedum Autumn Joy so these two summer blooming perennials will branch out on ...
Growing lemon trees in containers isn't hard if you give them light, water, and good soil. Here are some tips for growing and ...
This story is part of a package about growing food in containers. Learn how to grow vegetables, fruits and herbs in a contained space. You don’t need land to be a farmer. With the right kind of sun, ...
Why buy more plants when the ones you already have are perfectly capable of making new ones for you? There are tons of stunning flowers that are easy to propagate from cuttings, including geraniums ...
It's no wonder bromeliads are so popular. These tropical or semi-tropical plants are easy to grow, colorful and stay in bloom for a long time. Once you have one bromeliad, you're likely to want more.
Q: I want to force paperwhite bulbs for the holidays and plant some in my garden. Will you explain when and how? A: Paperwhites (Narcissus spp.) are easy to force for fragrant indoor blooms, and they ...
The aromatic perennial rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus) is a bit of a jack of all trades. It's a staple of Greek and Mediterranean cuisine, its medicinal uses range from curing indigestion to improving ...