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Few plants put on a show like bougainvillea. Its papery magenta, orange, pink and white color can cover a fence or spill from a patio pot for months. Good bougainvillea care is simpler than most people think, but it works a little differently than care for other flowering plants. In this guide, I’ll explain what … Read more >>
Few shrubs smell as sweet as a gardenia in bloom. Those creamy white flowers and glossy green leaves make it a favorite near patios, doorways and sunny windows. It also has a reputation for being fussy, and that reputation is partly earned. The good news is that gardenia care follows a clear pattern. Give it … Read more >>
Blueberries are one of the most rewarding fruits you can grow at home. The bushes are pretty in every season, and a healthy plant can produce for decades. Learning how to grow blueberries comes down to one big idea: give them acidic soil, steady moisture, and plenty of sun. In this guide, I’ll walk you … Read more >>
Those big summer blooms start in fall. What you do in September, October and November decides how many flowers you get next year. Good hydrangea fall care is mostly about knowing what to leave alone, what to keep doing, and when to add protection. In this guide, I’ll explain which hydrangeas you can prune in … Read more >>
Yellow blades, wilting, brown tips or a mushy base? Match what you see on your lemongrass to the cause and the fix, and learn when to start over.
Stand store-bought lemongrass stalks in water and most will root in 1 to 3 weeks. Here is how to pick the right stalks, plant them and harvest.
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.
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 >>
Twelve practical apartment balcony ideas: vertical planters, railing boxes, privacy screens, lights, a kitchen herb corner and more.
The best balcony plants for full sun, part sun, shade and windy high floors, from cherry tomatoes and herbs to ferns and begonias.