How to Care for Imposters (AKA the Christmas Cactus)
Schlumbergera x buckleyi is a bit of a mouthful, so thankfully we all know them by their common name instead: the Christmas cactus! These delightful plants are perfect for decorating indoors for the holidays, adding intrigue and a pop of color to your decor. They…
Scratch the Gardening Itch with Terrariums
Outdoor gardening season is coming to a close, but it’s not like gardeners can just stop gardening—quitting cold turkey never works, right? Well, you’re in luck because terrarium gardens are the perfect hobby to keep your hands busy during the winter months and soothe those…
Cut It or Leave It? What to Prune and What to Leave Standing
For most of us, winter’s a time to fight with our snow blowers, be cold, and pack on a bit of insulation (Christmas cookies, anyone?) For your plants, however, it’s a time to lay low and conserve energy for the explosion of new life ahead…
4 Ways to Maintain Your Garden Tools to Keep Them Lookin’ Spiffy
Well done, buddy, you’ve finished another year of gardening! We hate to break it to you though, your garden tools could use some love! There’s a ton to do in the garden to prepare for the spectacular spring awakening you have planned, but your garden…
What’s All the Hype About Hibiscus?
Let the trumpets blare out in celebration of this varied flowering species. With their large trumpet-shaped flowers the size of dinner plates and a wide array of stunning colors, hibiscus adds a warm, vibrant touch to any garden space or patio. You can find perennial,…
OK Bloomer: Snowbird Plants that Need a Winter Vacation Indoors
Gardening is a year-round adventure, especially if you can successfully transition tender plants indoors over the winter and make them feel at home. Before you start knitting those plant cozies, it’s important to learn the how-to of getting your plants acquainted with the indoors. After…