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Few things lift your spirits like a bed of tulips opening after a long winter. The secret to that show happens months earlier, in fall, when you tuck dry bulbs into cool soil. Knowing when to plant tulip bulbs, and how deep to set them, makes the difference between a full display and a few … Read more >>
Basil leaves turning yellow is one of the most common problems herb gardeners run into. The good news is that the cause is usually simple, and most plants bounce back once you correct it. In this guide, I’ll walk you through how to read the yellowing, what each pattern means, and exactly what to do … Read more >>
Basil is one of the easiest herbs to start with. It grows fast, smells amazing, and rewards you with fresh leaves all summer. If you’ve wondered how to grow basil without killing it in a few weeks, this guide covers what you need to know. I’ll walk you through choosing a variety, timing your planting, … Read more >>
Cucumbers are one of the most rewarding crops a beginner can plant. They grow fast, climb happily, and a few healthy vines can keep a family in salads and pickles all summer. Once you learn how to grow cucumbers, you’ll wonder why you ever bought them at the store. In this guide, I’ll walk you … Read more >>
Square foot gardening is a way to grow vegetables in a small raised bed, usually 4 x 4 feet, that you divide into sixteen 1-foot squares with a visible grid. Each square holds a set number of plants based on the crop’s size, from one tomato to sixteen radishes. I like this method for new … Read more >>
Cabbage grows best when you set out sturdy transplants in cool weather (60 to 70°F), give them rich soil and steady water, keep caterpillars off with netting, and cut the heads as soon as they feel firm. Plant in early spring a few weeks before your last frost, or in late summer for a fall … Read more >>
A squeeze test tells you whether your jade is overwatered, thirsty or in shock. Then follow the right fix to bring it back.
Just pruned your jade? Turn the pieces into new plants. Stem cuttings root in about 2 to 4 weeks with this simple method.
Water a jade only when the soil is fully dry: about every 2 to 3 weeks in summer and monthly in winter. Here is a season-by-season schedule.
Jade plants can live for decades. Here is how to give yours the sun, water, soil and care it needs to thrive indoors.