How to Propagate a Jade Plant From Stem and Leaf Cuttings
Just pruned your jade? Turn the pieces into new plants. Stem cuttings root in about 2 to 4 weeks with this simple method.
Podocarpus Care: How to Grow Yew Pine Indoors and Out
Podocarpus care comes down to a few basics. Give the plant full sun to part shade, well-drained soil that never stays soggy, deep watering during its first year, and light shearing in spring and early summer. Outdoors it grows in USDA zones 8 to 11. Indoors it handles bright light or a sunny window and … Read more >>
How Often to Water a Jade Plant (Simple Schedule by Season)
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.
How to Revive a Dying Jade Plant (Step by Step)
A squeeze test tells you whether your jade is overwatered, thirsty or in shock. Then follow the right fix to bring it back.
Square Foot Gardening: A Beginner’s Guide to Growing 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 >>
How to Grow Cabbage: Planting, Care and Harvest Guide
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 >>
How to Grow Cucumbers: Complete Guide From Seed to Harvest
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 >>
Basil Leaves Turning Yellow? Causes and How to Fix Them
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 >>
How to Prune Basil for Bushy Plants and Bigger Harvests
A basil plant left alone grows tall, thin, and eager to flower. A pruned one turns into a full, leafy bush that keeps feeding you all summer. The difference comes down to a few well-placed snips. In this guide, I’ll show you how to prune basil the right way. You’ll learn when to make the … Read more >>
How to Care for a Lemongrass Plant: Season-by-Season Guide
Lemongrass needs full sun, steady water and regular feeding. Here is how to care for it through spring, summer, fall and winter anywhere in the US.