How to Grow

All about growing and caring for your plants.

What is a Permaculture Garden?

November 30, 2022

Learn the basic principles of permaculture and how to implement them to create your own naturally self-sustaining permaculture garden.

How to Care for Italian Stone Pine

November 23, 2022

Italian stone pine is a popular potted ornamental tree, especially during the winter holidays. Learn how to care for Italian stone pine indoors and outdoors.

Garden in Grow Bags

July 11, 2022

How to Amend Clay Soil

June 29, 2022

Hibiscus Leaves Turning Yellow

June 8, 2022

How to Plant

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Winter Care Tips for Houseplants

November 27, 2017

General information on how to care for houseplants during the winter months.

Fall Planting of Trees and Shrubs

September 4, 2017

Fall is the perfect time for planting trees and shrubs!

Tips for Planting Roses

June 8, 2017

Finding the best rose and planting it might feel like a daunting task, but with these tips you can choose the right rose for your garden and plant it with confidence.

Tips for Raised Garden Beds

May 15, 2017

Putting together a raised wooden bed is one of the easiest and most rewarding garden projects.

How-to: Green-up Your Lawn this Spring

March 27, 2017

Early spring raking, aeration, and fertilization all help create a healthy lawn that is thick and vigorous, with better pest and disease resistance.

Beyond Basic Care – Potted Flowering Bulbs

February 13, 2017

How to care for potted flowering bulb plants after the flowers fade.

Care Tips for African Violets

February 3, 2017

A well-cared-for African violet (Saintpaulia) can flower all year indoors. Keep your houseplant blooming with this helpful how-to tip list .

Plant Food 101

January 23, 2017

Explanation of the most important nutrients plants require to thrive and how those nutrients influence plant growth and development.

How-to: Pruning Landscape Trees & Shrubs

January 16, 2017

Regular pruning of trees and shrubs offers many benefits to help your plants grow strong and healthy. Learn more about how and when to prune trees and shrubs.

Use Fallen Leaves as Mulch

September 20, 2016

Leaves are great for protecting plants over winter, plus they break down and enrich the soil in garden beds.

When and How to Divide Iris

August 23, 2016

Bearded, Siberian, and Japanese iris plants should be divided 6 weeks before the first hard frost every 3-5 years. Follow these step-by-step instructions to keep your iris at their best.

How to Evaluate Your Soil Type

August 5, 2016

Believe it or not, plants in the garden do better if the soil is healthy. Focus on a single aspect of soil health and perform this simple jar test to determine the composition of your garden soil.