Plant Care & Maintenance

Pruning a burning bush (Euonymus alatus) is an important part of maintaining this popular landscape shrub Proper pruning encourages fuller growth, improves the shrub’s shape, and rejuvenates old and overgrown specimens When and how you prune a burning bush depends on your goals. Light pruning to shape the shrub can be done anytime. But for … Read more

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Growing vegetables vertically, rather than along the ground, is an ingenious way to unlock more space and boost harvests in a small garden. After nearly 10 years on my allotment, I’ve discovered that vertical gardening makes picking … Read more

While some plants are renowned for their brilliant blooms, others are celebrated for their fantastic foliage, including Caladiums with their spectacularly vibrant leaves. Not only do these tropical plants provide an extremely long season of color, but theyre exceptionally fast-growing and perfect for shaded garden spaces. If youve never grown Caladiums, consider incorporating them into … Read more

Looking for a pretty houseplant to liven up your home a little? But one you won’t feel guilty for leaving when you’re away on vacation? Consider a low-maintenance succulent! There are hundreds of beautiful flowering succulents out there that produce colorful blooms at different times of the year. Some even flower during winter! Let’s have … Read more

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Lilies have been adored and considered sacred plants in different cultures for centuries. Today, they are still one of the most loved garden plants. Their deeply rooted bulbs and wide array of colors and variety make them … Read more

Forget-me-not (botanical name: myosotis) is a humble but glorious spring flower which appears in frothy blue clouds at the front of borders and at the edges of paths. There are annual, biennial and short-lived perennial forget-me-nots, but the most commonly grown variety, Myosotis sylvatica, is a short-lived perennial usually grown as a biennial. It complements … Read more

Learn how to tell the difference between male and female plants, plus which birds are protective of holly trees. Holly is a common plant in the UK and is also commonly associated with Christmas, along with ivy and mistletoe. Its iconic clusters of red berries and glossy green leaves with spikes that can catch incautious … Read more

The first time I grew cauliflower, it turned out perfectly. I thought… this is easy! I grew cauliflower again the following year, and there were plenty of volunteers for the “What’s wrong with my cauliflower?” pictures. Learn what’s wrong with your cauliflower (and how to fix it!) in this blog post. As a cauliflower grower, … Read more

Daylilies are a gardener’s dream. These hardy perennials provide vibrant bursts of color from spring to fall with very little maintenance required. As their name suggests, each flower only lasts one day, but a mature plant produces buds continually so the blooms keep coming. One key to growing healthy daylilies that put on a prolific … Read more

The snake plant, also known as mother-in-law’s tongue or Saint George’s sword, is a popular and hardy houseplant that can thrive in a variety of conditions But one question that often arises is is the snake plant poisonous? The short answer is yes, the snake plant contains mildly toxic compounds that can cause unpleasant symptoms … Read more