Latest articles by Amy Grant
-
Portulaca: Complete Plant Care And Growing Guide
Grow a beautiful portulaca for a lovely, multi-colored cascade of summer flowers. Easy to grow and not at all fussy.
-
How Often To Water Orchids – The Definitive Guide
Orchids are too often victims of under and over-watering. Discover how often popular species need to be watered and the key signs to look for.
-
5 Fast-Growing Intercrops To Max Out Your Vegetable Garden
Even the smallest gardens can have mighty growing potential. These delicious intercrops are quick and easy to grow and will make your veg plot more productive.
-
9 Annual Flowers That Bloom All Summer Long
This curated pick of show-stopping annuals will fill out your garden beds, containers, and hanging baskets until the end of summer.
-
Umbrella Plant Propagation: A Complete How-To Guide
Propagating cuttings from schefflera plants is a simple and inexpensive way to create a collection of impressive plants for gifts or home décor. Learn more rooting schefflera cuttings in this article.
-
8 Flowering Perennials For Pots – To Bring Joy Every Year
These beautiful perennials are long-term investments for your container garden, as they will return year after year with a profusion of blooms.
-
5 Night-Blooming Houseplants – Grow An Indoor Moon Garden
There is something uniquely special about night-blooming houseplants. Set the scene for a magical evening indoors with these fragrant flowering beauties.
-
10 Best Apartment Plants To Turn Your Small Space Into An Oasis
The best apartment plants can lend an ambience of the tropics, brighten up a space, or add a touch of drama, and turn an apartment into a relaxing oasis.
-
8 Unusual Flowers To Grow In Your Cutting Garden
Are you bored of traditional roses and peonies in your flower arrangements? Look beyond the obvious and plant these showstopping blooms in your cutting garden.
-
Calathea Zebrina: Complete Care And Growing Guide
Attractively exotic, calathea zebrina will add some tropical flair and interest to your houseplant collection.
-
Guide To Seeding Carrots: How To Give Carrots A Strong Start
Seeding carrots can be fun, since they are so small. A great way to plant carrot seeds is to enclose them in homemade seed tape. Learn how to do it.
-
5 Hard-To-Kill Orchids That Anyone Can Grow
Orchids may seem like mysterious, advanced houseplants, but don't be deterred – these easy-care varieties will suit growers of all skill levels.
-
10 Hot Weather Vegetables That Thrive In Sweltering Summer Heat
These hot weather vegetables, fruits, and flowers can handle the heat! A Georgia Master Gardener shares his top picks for hot and humid summer gardens.
-
Front Yard Herb Garden Ideas To Spice Up Your Landscape
Use your imagination and plant a lovely front yard herb garden. You’ll love the convenience, the fragrance and the beauty, and pollinators will appreciate it.
-
8 Long-Lasting Cut Flowers You Can Grow In The Garden
What could be more rewarding than growing a cutting garden filled with beautiful flowers? To get maximum enjoyment from your blooms, however, it's important to choose varieties with a long vase life. We reveal the loveliest varieties that will endure in cut flower arrangements for up to two weeks.
-
How To Prune A Lemon Tree The Right Way, According To Pros
Learn how to prune a lemon tree and when to do it. It might surprise you to know that a lemon tree needs very little pruning besides maintenance.
-
Planting For Chickens: Why You Should Plant A Chicken Garden
If you’ve never considered planting for chickens, this is your chance to enjoy their joyful benefits. We show you how to make an easy chicken garden
-
Basil Temperature Tolerance - What Temperature Is Too Cold?
We love this herb, but basil’s temperature tolerance isn’t strong. It dislikes the cold and doesn’t like too much heat. The lack of basil’s cold tolerance is challenging, but worth it.
