Houseplant Care Guides
Practical, real-home plant care — watering, light, propagation, pests, and seasonal advice, reviewed by experienced indoor gardeners.
Propagating Cacti and Succulents by Cuttings
Most succulents are readily increased by cuttings. Apart from mere multiplication of specimens, it is often possible to improve the shape of a weak or distorted plant by taking cuttings from it, for…
Legumes – Pods for Protein
The Long History of Legumes Legumes have been important constituents of human diets for many thousands of /years.
How to Take Cuttings From Plants and Grow New Ones
Knowing how to take cuttings from plants is the first step in growing new ones from what you already have.
Indoor Growing of Peaches, Apricots, and Nectarines
First, crack the stone a little – just enough to break the sides open slightly. Then plant it in a 4 inch pot of compost, about 1 inch deep.
Garden Flowers – Plants for Pleasure
From the earliest times man has appreciated the beauty of flowers. Their attraction arises from their marvelous symmetry and variety of form, their range and intensity of color and their pleasing…
Treating Plants With Rust
Many people refer to any disorder which causes reddish-brown spots on plants as rust. However, a true rust is caused only by a fungus.
Dahlia Cultivation Skills
The Fascinating History of Dahlias Dahlias have an interesting history. The first tubers arrived in Europe at the end of the 18th century-sent over to Madrid by the Spanish settlers in Mexico.
Container Gardening Outdoors
Lacking the traditional garden – or one of adequate size – a gardener must use whatever is to hand.
Clever Small Water Gardens
With a bit of imagination, you can capture the sparkle and serenity of an ornamental pond in miniature – ideal for small-space gardening.