Plant Care & Maintenance

When to Thin Out Irises for Optimal Growth and Flowering

Irises are popular perennial flowering plants that add a burst of color and texture to gardens. Many gardeners grow different iris species and cultivars for their showy blooms and attractive sword-shaped foliage. However, over time, irises can become overcrowded, which leads to reduced flowering and decline in plant health. Proper thinning or dividing of congested … Read more

Where Can I Get an Aloe Plant? A Guide to Finding and Caring for These Useful Succulents

Aloe vera, commonly grown as a houseplant, is known for its leaves which contain a soothing gel used on sunburns and other skin irritations. With over 300 species (the most common being Aloe barbadensis miller), this tropical succulent features fleshy lance-shape leaves with jagged edges that grow out from a basal rosette. Given the right … Read more

do succulents have shallow roots

Succulents and shallow containers go together beautifully. Many succulent plants stay smaller, especially when growing indoors, and are well suited to growing in low pots. Today you’ll see me planting succulents in a shallow succulent planter along with sharing tips good to know about the process. Succulents are usually sold in 2″, 3″, and 4″ … Read more