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When you’re planting vegetables, plant spacing is one of those things where there seems to be no definitive answer. Why? Because different growing methods call for different spacing requirements: you’ve got square-foot gardening, tomatoes growing on Florida weave trellises, tomatoes growing inside square cages, plants in the ground vs. plants in raised beds. Pruned or … Read more
Air plants start out as slow growers that need your patience, love and care to bloom. Now you’re either asking one of these questions, “How do I make them bloom?, “Is there a right way to nurture these air plants?” OR just waiting patiently for your Tillandsia to flower and wondering if you could do … Read more
Peace lilies (Spathiphyllum), with their elegant white blooms, are popular indoor plants known for their air-purifying qualities. However, when those pristine flowers start turning brown or green, it can be concerning for plant enthusiasts. And that could be due to many reasons, such as poor lighting, overwatering, or too much fertilizing. The good news is … Read more
C acti are stunning and make excellenbut they require a very specific type of soil that these plants thrive. When it comes to choosing the right soil for your adorable cacti, it’s like picking out the perfect outfit for a date – you want to make sure everything is just right later on. Cacti need … Read more
Sunflowers are easy to grow, classic flowers that bloom in early summer to late autumn. Once planted, they take around 80 to 120 days to fully bloom. With over 70 varieties, there are annuals and perennials in the mix. Youll have to remove the annuals when theyre done blooming, though the majority of sunflowers fall … Read more
Clematis are popular climbing vines that add beauty and elegance to gardens. With their stunning star-shaped flowers in shades of white pink purple, yellow and more, it’s no wonder they are called the “queen of vines”. While clematis are hardy in zones 3-9, they do require some special care over the winter months to ensure … Read more
Sedums can either be cut back in winter or spring – discover the benefits of both methods along with the best time to prune When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. If you have sedums growing in your borders, they will need to be … Read more
Flower shopping with my mom and grandmother, petunias were a must to have in our gardens every year. Flower centers start these from plugs to then continue growing for their customers. Most petunias from the store are started from cuttings, which use an asexual method of reproducing the plant. With Baker Creek offering heirloom seeds, … Read more
Can you eat green tomatoes? Raw? Cooked? Diced into a salsa? Oh, this question is as old as time. What else would we bicker about at our gardening clubs, if not green tomatoes? I don’t know if you’ve ever been a part of a social media group for gardening where a thread turns into something … Read more
For me plants are some of the most exciting living beings, even though they live in slow motion. They have fascinating abilities and just so much potential! Thats why I studied organic farming. However, since plants are rather thin on the ground in my city, I often spend time hiking in the nearby mountains at … Read more