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How To Keep Houseplants Watered While On Vacation

Published on September 3, 2022 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Collage with assorted houseplants on a table and a jet plane

Use these tips to keep your houseplants watered while you are away on vacation. Long-term trips may require a plant-sitter but, for a week or two, there are ways to keep them happy until you … [Read more...]

How To Grow Rosemary From Cuttings (Indoors or Outdoors)

Published on August 14, 2022 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Rosemary cuttings planted in a flower pot.

This step-by-step tutorial shows how to take cuttings from rosemary plants and grow them into new plants. These propagation tips work indoors or outdoors and the process takes 4 to 8 weeks. This … [Read more...]

How to Grow an Oak Tree From an Acorn (Step By Step)

Published on August 4, 2022 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Acorn and young plant in a flower pot grown from an acorn.

Use these step-by-step instructions to grow an acorn into an oak tree. Find out how to choose the best acorns in fall and follow the tutorial to sprout the seed, grow it into a sapling, and plant it … [Read more...]

About Oak Trees: Natural History, Ecological Benefits, & Mast Years

Published on August 4, 2022 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Brown acorn on green oak leaf.

Oak trees (genus Quercus) are found around the world with hundreds of species vital to ecosystems and the food web. Letโ€™s have a brief look at the natural history of these trees, their ecological … [Read more...]

Soil Calculator (Mulch, Compost, & Potting Mix Too)

Published on July 18, 2022 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Empress of Dirt soil calculator for raised beds, in-ground, window boxes, and flower pots.

Use this handy soil calculator to calculate the total size (volume) of your garden bed, raised bed, flower pot, container, or window box to know how much soil, mulch, compost, or potting mix you need … [Read more...]

Creative Ways to Grow & Display Ornamental Sweet Potato Vine

Published on July 14, 2022 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Flower pot with green sweet potato vine and flowering annuals.

Sweet potato vine is easy to grow and perfect for adding bold, trailing foliage to pots, baskets, or garden beds. It's also easy to propagate and overwinter. How to grow sweet potato vine from … [Read more...]

How to Tell Watermelon is Ripe & Ready to Pick

Published on July 11, 2022 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Collage showing ripe watermelon in garden and slice of watermelon fruit.

When is the right time to pick watermelon? Because it wonโ€™t ripen or sweeten after harvest, timing matters. Use these tips to tell when your fruit is ready. This lists fruits that ripen after … [Read more...]

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