Few plants create as much confusion in a summer garden as purslane. Some gardeners pull it as soon as…
7 September Dahlia Tasks for More Blooms Before Frost
September can be one of the most rewarding months for dahlias, with established plants still producing abundant flowers before frost.…
Why You Need to Add Pinecones to the Bottom of Your Planter
Pinecones in Planters: What This Garden Trick Really Does Pinecones can be useful in large decorative planters, but their most…
17 Powerful Brain & Body Benefits of Sage: What Research Really Says
1. Sage May Support Memory and Attention Sage has a long reputation as a “brain herb,” and modern human research…
12 Reasons Everyone Should Start Growing Lemon Balm
Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) is a fragrant perennial herb with plenty of uses around the home and garden. If you…
Roselle: How to Grow, Use, and Enjoy This Scarlet Herbal Treasure
Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) is a warm-climate plant famous for its deep red calyces and pleasantly tart flavor. It is used…
12 Reasons to Grow Lemon Balm and Practical Ways to Use It
Lemon balm is one of those herbs that can do far more than fill a corner of the garden. Melissa…
11 Beautiful Evergreen Trees That Don’t Lose Their Leaves (Perfect for Privacy)
If your garden becomes exposed every winter because deciduous trees drop their leaves, an evergreen privacy screen can offer a…
How to Water a Christmas Cactus Properly and Prevent Root Rot
A Christmas cactus is a rainforest epiphyte, so its watering needs are different from those of a typical desert cactus.…
How to Prune Hydrangeas: The Right Time and Method for Every Type
Before pruning a hydrangea, identify its type because flowering wood determines the safest pruning time. Hydrangea pruning can seem confusing…