Latest articles by Anne Baley
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Growing Wood Lilies: How To Care For Wood Lily Plants
In most of the northern parts of the country, wood lily plants grow in grasslands and mountainous regions, filling the fields and slopes with their cheerful blooms. Learn about growing wood lilies in this article.
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Repotting Jasmine Plants: How And When To Repot Jasmines
Compared to most houseplants, jasmine plants can go a long time before being repotted. Jasmine likes to be snug in its container. Read this article to learn more about repotting jasmine.
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Keeping Moss Indoors: Care For Growing Moss Indoors
If you've ever seen trees covered in moss, you may have wondered can you grow moss indoors. Growing moss indoors is easy with the info from this article.
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Sweet Potato Plant Starts: How And When To Start Sweet Potato Slips
Unlike other potatoes, sweet potatoes are grown from slips. You can order sweet potato plant starts but it's very simple to sprout your own. Learn more about starting sweet potato slips in this article.
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Tips For Growing Inkberry Holly: Learn About The Care Of Inkberries
Inkberry holly shrubs fill a number of landscaping uses, from shorter hedges to tall specimen plantings. Growing inkberry holly is a simple project, as these plants are almost carefree. Learn more here.
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What Is Plant Layering: Learn About Plant Propagation By Layering
Everyone is familiar with propagating plants by saving seeds and rooting cuttings. A less familiar way to clone your favorite plants is propagation by layering. Learn more about this technique here.
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Deadheading Petunias: How To Deadhead Petunia Flowers
Petunias are among the most popular of garden flowers. Unfortunately, those colorful blossoms die off quickly, leaving you the job of deadheading petunias. Get deadheading tips for petunias here.
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Cosmos Seed Harvest: Tips For Collecting Cosmos Seeds
Cosmos is among the easiest of flowers to save the seeds from. Learn more about cosmos plant seeds in this article so you can collect and harvest some of your own for enjoyment year after year.
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Should You Deadhead Cosmos: Tips For Removing Cosmos Spent Flowers
Deadheading cosmos after the blooms start to fade will rejuvenate the plant and cause it to bloom over and over again, up until the autumn frost. Find out how to deadhead cosmos in this article.
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What Is Bottom Watering: Tips On Watering Potted Plants From The Bottom
Watering is a must for your potted plants, and you probably do it by pouring water onto the surface of the potting soil. But what about bottom watering? Learn more about how to bottom water plants in this article.
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Birdhouse Gourd Design: How To Make A Gourd Birdhouse With Kids
Combining gardening and crafts is a great way to hold a child's interest. Making a gourd birdhouse is one such activity. Learn more about making these birdhouses in this article.
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Daffodil Seed Cultivation: Tips On Growing Daffodil Seeds
In most gardens, daffodils reproduce from bulbs. The thought of growing them from seed may seem a bit unusual, but you can do it if you've got the time and patience. Learn how in this article.
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Firespike Plant Information: How To Grow Firespikes
For southern gardeners who want to make a big impact in their gardens, firespike (Odontonema strictum) is a good, showy option. Read this article to learn more about firespike plant care in the landscape.
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What Is A Pseudobulb In Orchids: Learn About The Function Of Pseudobulbs
What is a pseudobulb? Unlike most houseplants, orchids don't grow from seeds or rooted stems. Most common orchids grown in homes come from pseudobulbs. Learn more about them in this article.
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Can Compost Be Used As Mulch: Information On Using Compost As Garden Mulch
What is the difference between compost and mulch, and can you use compost as mulch in the garden? To learn the answers to these questions, and more, read this article to find out.
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Jewel Orchid Information: How To Care For Ludisia Jewel Orchids
What are jewel orchids? One of the simplest orchids a budding grower could own. If you can grow a begonia indoors, you can be successful with growing jewel orchids. Read more in this article.
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Types Of Leaching: Info On Leaching Garden Plants And Soil
What is leaching? This is a commonly asked question. Read this article to learn more about the types of leaching in plants and soil. Click here to get this important information and learn how to distinguish between them.
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Overwintering Bulbs in Containers: How To Store Container Bulbs for Next Year's Blooms
How to store flower bulbs in pots you wonder. Simulating nature as much as possible is the best way to ensure their survival. Learn how to go about storing your potted bulbs in this article. Click here.
