Gardening

All about gardening - we have many in-depth guides about edibles, ornamentals, houseplants, and much more. We provide answers for your garden issues!

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Fruits

7 Causes of Dry Lime Fruit

Limes offer the zesty dose of vitamins we appreciate any time of year, especially in the cool season as they ripen. If your’s aren’t bringing the juice, key cultural reasons are the likely culprits. Join garden expert Katherine Rowe in how to remedy dry limes for a rewarding squirt-in-the-eye harvest.

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Trees

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Dwarf Alberta Spruce Trees

Small, compact, and pyramidal, dwarf Alberta spruces add formal structure and bright green foliage to the garden. Plant one as a specimen and watch it grow alone, or situate multiple in a row to create a natural fence. Join former nursery tree grower Jerad Bryant in learning how to grow and care for these miniature spruces.

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Flowers

How to Grow and Care For Christmas Star Orchids

Orchids are beautiful and fascinating with their waxy leaves, exotic blooms, and unique growth habits. Join orchid enthusiast Melissa Strauss to discuss how to care for a Christmas star orchid, a species with a special pollinator relationship.

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Flowers

Why Isn’t My Moth Orchid Blooming?

Phalaenopsis orchids thrive in our homes, but it’s not always easy to know exactly what they need if they aren’t blooming. A lack of blooms likely relates to a few primary growing requirements, which differ from many other indoor plants. Explore how to get your moth orchid to bloom—and even rebloom—with garden professional Katherine Rowe.

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Ornamental Gardens

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Frosty Ferns

Although not true ferns, frosty ferns are gorgeous perennial plants for gardens and homes. Their white or yellow tips create a lush holiday effect as they contrast with the green fronds beneath. This guide has everything you need to know to help these tropical species sprout, grow, and thrive throughout the seasons.

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Ornamental Gardens

17 Unexpected Holiday Plant Ideas for Your Home

To warm up our homes and celebrate the season, we can’t go wrong with a foundation of plants and natural accents. They bring life to the winter scene and promise the sun’s return. Explore the unexpected with garden expert Katherine Rowe for creative holiday plant inspiration.