Winter Porch Pot Designs That the Grinch Would Disapprove
Maybe Christmas doesn’t come from a store, but fabulous porch decorations sure do! Make some hot cocoa, put on your favorite ugly Christmas sweater, and give the Grinch something to “loathe entirely” this holiday season by creating the best porch pots Whoville—sorry, cough, Oceanside—has ever…
Young Trees Are Little Homies: Protect Them at All Costs
Young trees are newbies to the garden family, and so they need a little extra protection from the elements to stay safe! Here’s how to protect your youngins from a tough winter so they can have a great start in the spring and safely settle…
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…