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Fall Blooming Bulbs: Colorful Perennial Options

Published on September 24, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Flowering bulbs that bloom in fall.

If you want perennial bulbs that flower in fall and require no care after planting, autumn-flowering colchicum, crocus, and cyclamen offer lots of beautiful pollinator-friendly options. Looking … [Read more...]

Hollyhock Rust: What it Looks Like & How to Deal With It

Published on September 21, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Hollyhock plant and example of hollyhock rust.

Hollyhock rust is a common fungi that infects plants in the Malvaceae family. Learn how to identify it along with treatment and prevention options. These hollyhock growing tips include … [Read more...]

How to Care For a Pineapple Plant (Indoor Houseplant)

Published on September 19, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Pineapple plant with pineapple fruit.

These tips share how to grow pineapple (Ananas comosus) as a potted plant in your home. It's all about the right light, soil, water, and fertilizer. Whether you grow your own by propagating the fruit … [Read more...]

How to Plant Flower Bulbs (& When It’s Too Late)

Published on September 18, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Flowering bulbs and hands planting bulbs in garden bed.

These beginner tips show how and when to plant flower bulbs in fall including tulips, daffodils, snowdrops, hyacinth, and more. Using these tips you can expect beautiful blooms in spring. Looking … [Read more...]

Is Your Soil Well-Draining? Use This Easy Test to Find Out

Published on September 14, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

A hole in the garden filled with water to test how rapidly it drains.

Many garden plants prefer "well-draining" soilโ€”but what is it and how do you know if you have it? Use our simple test to assess your garden's drainage conditions and why it matters. If you want to … [Read more...]

How to Overwinter Potted Fruit Trees

Published on September 12, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Potted fig trees.

If you are growing fruit trees that are hardy or semi-hardy outdoors in containers in a cold climate, this shows how to keep them safe during the winter and ready to grow again in spring. How To … [Read more...]

10 Spectacular Fast-Growing Flowers

Published on September 10, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Examples of fast growing flowers.

These fast-growing annual flowers can be started from seed with the quickest ones like calendula blooming in just six weeks. Beautiful, easy to grow, and reliable, they are favorites for many … [Read more...]

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