Repotting is one of the most fun parts of houseplant ownership — you get to pick a cool new pot and get your hands in the soil. One of the things that gets us repotting is when our plants become ...
Repotting your houseplants is an essential care task to keep them happy. Moving them into a larger home gives the roots more room to grow and provides your plants with a boost of fresh nutrients.
If you have chosen trees, shrubs or perennials you’d like to add to your garden this spring, consider trying to buy them as bare-root plants. “They can cost less, because nobody’s paying to ship heavy ...
The goal in planting any plant is to help it establish a healthy root system as quickly as possible so that it can fuel all the other processes needed for its growth. For best long-term results, test ...
Yellowing leaves or poor foliage quality may indicate that your plant is struggling in its current potting situation. ...
Keeping plants healthy and vibrant in the extreme summertime heat can be a daunting task, especially when breezy spring turns to stifling summer in the sunny South. But most who garden or enjoy plants ...
A plant’s root system has a profound effect on its overall health. Look at the roots of a sick, struggling plant, and you will often see a sick, struggling root system. While plants may tolerate ...
Last week, I spent several hours cleaning up my winter-weary houseplants. I would be embarrassed to show you some of them as they were struggling. Thankfully, it’s time for them to start growing again ...