Do you enjoy a garden that blooms in spring? Check out the list of early spring flowers and pictures below for inspiration. Use it to identify flowers you’ve seen and liked, or to discover new types of spring flowers to plant in your garden this year. Of the 55+ spring flower types in this list,…
Start seeds indoors to get a head start on spring gardening. You’ll get healthy, strong plants without spending extra on store-bought seedlings or plants from garden centers. Whether you plan to grow flower or vegetable seeds, knowing when to start seeds indoors is critical. Sow them too early, and they may be ready to plant outdoors…
Recycling common household items into seed starter pots is an easy way to save money and reduce waste in the garden. Below, you’ll find 17 items from around your home that can be turned into seed-starting pots for free. Now is the time to start seeds indoors to prepare your garden for spring. The good…
Spring is here! Let’s get ready by going through some tasks to prepare your garden for spring. Winter is hard on your garden, and spring brings a host of things that need attention. The good news? After a winter of no gardening, they don’t seem like chores at all! Whether you’re getting your vegetable garden…
Have you ever tried using baking soda in the garden? Baking soda can be used to remove rust from garden tools, clean containers, absorb odors from garden bins, and test your soil pH! When used properly, it can also be effective as a fungal spray and weed killer for concrete cracks and gravel driveways. While…
Organic gardeners have long used homemade plant fertilizers in their gardens, and many home gardeners use compost as a form of enriching the soil to add nutrients. Over the years, a variety of DIY Miracle-Gro-style recipes have circulated online, often using ingredients such as baking soda, Epsom salts, or household ammonia. While these mixes may…
Growing sweet potatoes from store-bought tubers is a fun and easy vegetable gardening project the whole family can enjoy. Even beginners can successfully start sweet potato slips and watch them grow. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to make slips from store-bought tubers, grow them in water or soil, and figure out which end to…
Are you looking for a way to get new forsythia plants inexpensively? Forsythia propagation is one of the easiest ways to get new shrubs from plants you already love! Buying plants from garden centers is quick, but it’s also the most expensive option. Learning how to propagate forsythia by rooting healthy branches is far more…
Forsythia is one of the first shrubs to bloom in spring. Following the right steps for planting forsythia ensures a healthy, long-lasting shrub with gorgeous yellow flowers to enjoy every year after year. Because of its spreading growth habit, choosing the right spot is key when deciding where to plant forsythia. You can start with…
Forcing forsythia indoors, sometimes called getting branches to bloom early inside, is a simple way to enjoy these yellow spring flowers weeks before your forsythia shrubs bloom outdoors. By cutting healthy stems at the right time and following a few careful steps, you can force forsythia branches to enjoy blooms that last for days in…
Roses aren’t just beautiful—they carry messages with every color. Learning about rose colors and meanings helps you express exactly what you feel, whether you are buying a bouquet or simply curious about their symbolism. From classic red and white roses to sunny yellow, and even rare blues and blacks, every shade tells a story. In…
Bleeding heart plant care is easier than you might think. These elegant perennials (Lamprocapnos spectabilis) bring a touch of romance to a shaded cottage garden with their heart-shaped flowers and delicate, lacy leaves. Would you like to enjoy their blooms year after year? This guide will show you how to choose the right varieties, care…
Kalanchoe propagation is an easy way to grow more of these popular, long-lasting succulent plants at home. With the right techniques, you can successfully root new plants from stems, leaves, or offsets when working with Kalanchoe blossfeldiana—also known as florist kalanchoe, Flaming Katy, or Holiday kalanchoe. These methods also work with other types of kalanchoe…
Kalanchoe blossfeldiana care is easy once you know what this winter-blooming plant needs to thrive indoors. With the right light, watering, and timing, florist kalanchoe can keep blooming for weeks—even through the colder months. Often sold as a holiday plant and featured among many popular Christmas plants, Kalanchoe blossfeldiana is also known as Flaming Katy,…
Christmas cactus propagation is easy with stem cuttings. They root quickly in soil, giving you new plants in just weeks. These step-by-step instructions show how to expand your indoor plant collection or share with friends this holiday season. This guide focuses on soil propagation, the most dependable method for Schlumbergera x buckleyi (formerly Schlumbergera bridgesii)….
It’s easy to propagate Thanksgiving cactus using stem cuttings in soil or water. Schlumbergera truncata roots quickly when given the right light, moisture, and humidity. These steps help you grow healthy new plants for your home this holiday season. Start with firm, healthy cuttings and choose a well-draining soil mix or a clean container of…
Schlumbergera truncata care is easy when you provide the right light, water, and soil conditions. This winter-blooming houseplant thrives indoors, bringing a splash of color even when snow blankets the garden outside. Also called Thanksgiving cactus, winter cactus, or crab cactus, this succulent plant produces vibrant flowers during the holiday season. Following the practical care…
Knowing how to preserve herbs is the key to keeping your garden’s fresh flavors ready to use during the winter months. With a few simple methods, you can dry, freeze, or store herbs to use in recipes long after harvest. The process is quick, practical, and prevents waste when frost hits. Drying, freezing, or turning…
Knowing when to harvest pumpkins is essential for both flavor and storage. Picking pumpkins too early can result in soft, bland fruit, while leaving them on the vine too long increases the risk of rot or frost damage. Understanding the signs of ripeness ensures your pumpkins are ready for cooking, carving, decoration, or storage. By…
When is a watermelon ripe? Knowing the answer to this question ensures that you enjoy the sweetest, juiciest fruit from your garden. By learning the key signs of watermelon ripeness, you can avoid picking too early or leaving melons on the vine too long, and instead harvest them at peak flavor. Look at the tendrils…
Clay pots are a favorite among gardeners, but they require regular care to maintain their good condition. Learning how to clean clay pots will extend their life, prevent disease, and keep them looking fresh for the next growing season. Over time, minerals, salts, and residue can build up. This can affect both the appearance of…
Planning a vegetable garden doesn’t have to stop when the summer ends. There are plenty of vegetables to plant for fall harvests that thrive in cooler weather and even improve in flavor after a light frost. By choosing the right crops, you can keep your harvest going well beyond the summer season. Fall gardens are…
Do you love getting new plants for free? This project is for you! It is super easy to propagate spider plants from the babies that the mother plant sends out on the ends of its long, arching stems. The offsets of Chlorophytum comosum – AKA spider plant, airplane plant, ribbon plant, and St. Bernard’s lily, can…
A small-space vegetable garden lets you grow fresh produce when you don’t have room for a traditional vegetable garden. With the right setup, patios, balconies, and decks can all be spaces to grow vegetables. You’ll need containers with good drainage and a quality potting mix. Your area should receive at least 6 hours of sunlight each…
Try growing Astilbe for beautiful, showy flowers that majestically sit above fern-like leaves. This perennial plant thrives in partial to full shade, making it a favorite plant for shade gardens. Its ability to grow where other plants struggle makes it the perfect choice for low-light areas. Pair astible with other shade plants such as hostas…
Mealybugs on plants is a common pest for indoor plants and succulents. These bugs look like a fuzzy, white coating on the leaves of your plants. Signs of a mealybug infestation are a white cotton-like substance on the plants, sticky amber colored honeydew, ants around your plants, or a layer of black “soot” on the…