Every flower blooms in its own time.” ― Ken Petti 6. “I must have flowers, always, and always.” — Claude Monet 7. “After ...

When you're new to the plant game, though, it can feel overwhelming when people talk about things like "indirect light" or an "internode." Internodes are the areas between the nodes (more on nodes ...

To grow your own garden daffodils, plant the bulbs in containers and borders or naturalise them into lawns. If possible, aim for a sunny spot, with fertile and well-drained soil. Plant them 2.5 times ...

Peace lilies are a firm favourite among houseplant owners thanks to their distinct dark and glossy leaves and pretty white flowers. They can also act as natural air purifiers, helping to draw out ...

Water passes through sandy soil like a sieve—any plants growing in sandy soil must be drought-tolerant, because water passes ...

You can start vegetable and flower plants from ... bagged potting soil. If I have used the pots before, I sterilize them with 1-to-10 bleach solution to kill any leftover root rot fungi.

Window planters can add a lovely splash of color to your home's exterior, but they also present unique challenges when it ...

Mitchell says phototropism is “nature’s magic” and is responsible for plants being able to stretch their stems, leaves, and budding flowers toward the strongest source of light. With that said, the ...

Feeding fruit and nut trees is a priority this month. Spread three mugsful of 20.10.10 fertiliser around the root area of the ...

Invasive plants (i.e. weeds) have been on the upswing lately as a threat to take over desirable plants, out-compete farm crops, and disturb the fragile health of ecosystems.

"As the days get shorter in the fall and temperatures begin to cool, plants begin to prepare themselves for winter by hardening themselves." ...

February is the peak month for displays of the exotic flower at botanical gardens around the world. And a good time to ask for advice on keeping yours healthy ...