Latest articles by Susan Albert
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A Strawberry Hanging Basket Is An Elegant Way To Grow Fresh Fruit At Your FingertipsLove strawberries but space is at a premium? The solution is growing strawberries in hanging baskets. Learn more about growing hanging strawberries.
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Spider Mites: What Are They And How To Get Rid Of ThemSpider mites are a common pest of plants and cause damage by sucking plant juices from the leaves. They can be controlled with natural and chemical means.
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What Is Groundhog Day? Why We Celebrate A Furry Garden PestWhat is Groundhog Day and why do we continue to honor this tradition every February? Maybe because it’s a great reason for a celebration!
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How To Propagate PlantsPlants can be propagated by division, cuttings, or seeds.... and it's all free! Get propagating for infinite plants for you and your friends.
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Fiddle Leaf Fig Indoor Plant Care: Cultivate Happy Banjo Figs As HouseplantsThey may have a reputation for being fussy indoors, but a few essential tips for fiddle leaf fig indoor plant care are all you need to keep gorgeous specimen houseplants
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Germinating Seeds In Paper Towel: The Easy, No-Mess Method For Faster GrowthLearn the quickest and easiest way to germinate seeds in a paper towel with this expert step-by-step guide – for faster, healthier seed starts every time.
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Tips For Growing RhubarbA rhubarb plant can provide years of yummy fruit. Its leaves and roots are toxic, but the delectable fruit is worth a special spot in the garden.
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Are Poinsettias Poisonous To Cats? What You Need To Know For Happy, Healthy FelinesThey have the potential to brighten up homes long after the holidays, but are poinsettias poisonous to cats? Make sure you read this before mixing the two!
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The Hottest Houseplants Of 2025 - What To Look Out ForLooking to build a houseplant collection or add to what you already have? Choose the top houseplants that are trending right now.
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Monstera Esqueleto Care GuideMonstera esqueleto is a high-drama houseplant with natural holes in its leaves. It loves to climb and enhance your living space with its big evergreen presence.
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Resilient Plants For Extreme Weather: Planting To Safeguard And Protect Against The ElementsGrowing plants that can withstand bizarre weather patterns is becoming more of a worry these days. Try these resilient plants and plantings to boost levels of protection
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How To Kill Weeds In Fall To Prevent Them In Next Year’s GardenPracticing fall weed control in the garden will help prevent the pesky invaders from cropping up next spring when they are vigorous and harder to deal with.
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How To Store Okra After PickingLearn how to store fresh okra for up to a year by canning or freezing the harvest. For short-term storage it can go in the refrigerator for two or three days.
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The Secret To Growing Jalapeños IndoorsGrowing jalapeños indoors is a fun and yummy idea for all kinds of cooking. Pluck your spicy peppers all year, right at your fingertips.
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Better Greenhouse Cooling: 5 Ways To Keep Plants Happy in the Height Of SummerIs your greenhouse or glasshouse feeling the heat? We round up the best greenhouse cooling methods you can apply to keep your plants happy as they grow
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Essential Cottage Garden Ideas: 5 Ways To Dive Into The Cottage Garden TrendIf you’re after easy cottage garden ideas for old fashioned beauty in any garden, read on! These five thematic selections will help fill your plot with old world charm and elegance
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Fertilizing In Hot Weather Can Actually Harm PlantsFertilizing your plants in hot weather might seem like a good idea, but it can actually cause more harm than good. Learn how to keep your garden thriving without the risk of fertilizer burn or nutrient overload.
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Can You Kill Grass With Cardboard?Try killing grass with cardboard, or sheet mulching. Killing grass with cardboard is an easy way to ditch the lawn.
