Winter and early spring are the best seasons to combat pests and diseases. They hibernate on fruit trees and are susceptible to organic oil treatments. Tackle them now and you’ll have less damage control to do later on! Learn how and when to spray fruit trees with this easy-to-follow guide from backyard gardener Jerad Bryant.
This month, many gardeners can get their spring blooms started indoors or by winter sowing. Garden expert Katherine Rowe looks at hardy annual favorites to sow in February for a welcome show of color come spring.
Tulips are happy signs of spring with their graceful cupped blooms in a rainbow of colors. Enjoy their cheer indoors by forcing them in water (also a sweet gift!). Follow a few steps for easy success with garden expert Katherine Rowe to get your tulips growing in water.
From modern hybrids to old garden roses, award-winning favorites with high performance are an asset to any collection. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores rosarian-favorite roses to add to our own gardens, perfect for ordering this month.
There’s a lot of talk on the internet about what to do when your paperwhites finish blooming. Some gardeners throw them away, while others try to get them to bloom the following year. In this article, plant expert Matt Dursum shows you what to do with paperwhites when they’ve finished blooming.
If you’re itching for color in your early spring garden, you’re in luck! Farmer Briana Yablonski introduces early-blooming shrubs, bulbs, and herbaceous perennials that will enliven your garden during the transition from winter to spring.
Winter sowing is a useful and easy way to start seeds and gives seedlings a strong start in natural conditions. However, this method is not as great for some species. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores popular flowers and their seed-starting methods for quick development.
Orchids rely on plenty of light to bud and flower. The amount of light each species needs varies, but it relates to all aspects of their growth. Learn what to look for as garden expert Katherine Rowe explores telltale signs that an orchid isn’t getting enough light. Fortunately, this one is easy to correct!
Orchids and water have a complicated relationship in captivity. But did you know that you can indeed grow your orchids hydroponically? Gardening expert Melissa Strauss walks through ways to do it!
If you love Caribbean cuisine, you’ve probably tried culantro. This fragrant and nutrient-dense herb brings out the flavors in many dishes, such as recaíto from Puerto Rico. In this article, gardening expert Matt Dursum shows you how to plant, grow, and care for culantro.
Orchids can be picky about their exposure conditions. Too little, and they won't flower, but too much can leave behind serious leaf damage. Join orchid enthusiast Melissa Strauss to talk about signs that your plant may be getting too much sun.
Is your orchid carrying some dead weight, and you're not sure if you should leave it alone or do some trimming? In this article, orchid enthusiast Melissa Strauss talks about dead orchid leaves and what you should do about them.