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 >>
Most of the time, a money tree drops leaves because something in its routine changed. The most common causes of a money tree losing leaves are a recent move or light change, soggy soil from overwatering, cold drafts, and long dry spells between waterings. One old yellow leaf now and then is normal. A steady … Read more >>
A money tree gives you a few solid, everyday perks and a lot of cultural meaning. The real money tree benefits are that it’s easy to keep alive, safe around cats and dogs, and good-looking in a room; the luck and wealth part is a tradition you can enjoy without expecting a payday. Claims about … Read more >>
The best soil for money tree plants is a fast-draining, peat- or coir-based potting mix loosened with perlite and pine bark, because it holds light moisture for the roots and then drains so air can get back in. My go-to is a simple DIY blend of indoor potting mix, perlite, coconut coir, and pine bark, … Read more >>
Most brown leaves on a money tree come from a care problem you can fix. Money tree leaves usually turn brown because the plant is too dry (in the soil or the air), sitting in soggy soil, getting harsh direct sun, or reacting to salt buildup from fertilizer or tap water. Cold drafts, pests, and … Read more >>
Ferns grow well outside in pots when you give them three things: a container with open drainage holes, a light, moisture-holding potting mix, and a spot with filtered shade and shelter from wind. To grow ferns outside in pots, pick a fern suited to your USDA zone, plant it in a pot only an inch … Read more >>
You braid a money tree by weaving three to five young, green trunks loosely together, then holding the top with a soft tie while the stems harden into shape. To braid a money tree, start with stems under about 1/2 inch thick, cross them gently like a hair braid, leave a little space between them, … Read more >>
Air plants don’t pull bugs into your house. They have no soil, no flowers most of the year, and no sweet smell that lures insects in from outside. Air plants do not attract bugs, but a stressed or newly bought plant can carry a few pests, mostly mealybugs or scale, that hide where the leaves … Read more >>