Common advice: you should not water the garden at midday because the water droplets act like magnifying glasses and will burn…
Many plants purchased from nurseries are root bound, also called pot bound, and the internet provides a variety of…
In a previous post I described the right way to plant a tree or shrub. If you follow that process you will have success most…
Growing marginally hardy or non-hardy plants in cold climates usually involves growing them in containers and moving them…
What do you give plants to drink besides water and plant food? This question was asked on Facebook and I was surprised at the…
The use of wood chips for mulch is very popular but there are also many myths about it. Will it rob nitrogen from the soil?…
Fish fertilizer is a common organic fertilizer that is recommended for both houseplants and the garden. It has a strong…
The popularity of indoor plants has skyrocketed in the last year and so have the myths surrounding them. I have gathered a…
Indoor plants do better with higher humidity and there are several recommended ways to create this increased humidity. Some…