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…
Plant roots don’t do well sitting in wet soil, so drainage is key to healthy plants. Many books and web sites recommend…
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…
There is a lot of talk about companion planting, especially for the vegetable garden, and marigolds seem to be at the top of…
In 1992, The New York Times reported that “Crop plants sprayed with diluted methanol showed significantly greater…