Gardening Tips & Techniques

Reviving Gardenias After a Hard Freeze – When and How to Prune Frozen Bushes

Uh-oh. Does your outdoor gardenia have brittle branches and brown leaves following a bout of freezing temperatures? If you’re left wondering whether the ornamental shrub, Gardenia jasminoides, could come back from that damage, my answer is a definite, “Maybe.” We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of … Read more

The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Best Soil for Lavender in Pots

Lavender (Lavandula spp.) is an asset in any garden. Its highly fragrant, produces beautiful blooms, attracts bees, butterflies and other pollinators, and performs equally well in herb, flower and rock gardens, in borders, and in pots. Several lavender species with numerous cultivars are available, but its not always easy to know which type of lavender … Read more