October is not the month to rush into a major clematis haircut. The smartest jobs are mostly about protecting the…
7 Things to Do With Your Peace Lily in October for Healthy Growth
October can be a turning point for your peace lily. Even though Spathiphyllum lives indoors, it still responds to the…
7 Flower Seeds to Direct Sow in October for Earlier Spring Blooms
October may feel like the end of the gardening season, but it can actually be an excellent time to prepare…
How to Fertilize a Peace Lily for Lush Leaves and More Blooms
A healthy peace lily is known for its glossy green foliage and elegant white spathes. But when a plant produces…
11 Easy-Care Plants for Beautiful Garden Borders
A beautiful garden border does not have to become a weekly maintenance project. Choosing plants that naturally fit your light,…
7 October Peony Tasks for Bigger Blooms Next Spring
October is the perfect time to prepare peonies for the months ahead, but fall care is all about timing. Cutting…
Christmas Cactus Care Calendar: Month-by-Month Guide for Beautiful Blooms
A Christmas cactus can look perfectly healthy all year and still refuse to bloom when the holidays arrive. The secret…
4 Reasons to Grow Lavender & 20 Brilliant Ways to Use It
Lavender is one of those garden plants that offers far more than beautiful purple flowers. With silvery foliage, a wonderful…
How to Build a Hugelkultur Raised Bed: A Practical Beginner’s Guide
Hugelkultur uses woody material beneath a planting layer to create a raised or mounded growing area. It can be a…
7 Flower Seeds to Direct Sow in October for Earlier Spring Blooms
October sowing can give hardy flower seeds a valuable head start before spring. October is not only a month…