If weeds are popping up between your pavers, along the driveway, or around the edge of the yard, it’s tempting to reach for a bottle of vinegar and make a …
Gardening
Gardening around here is equal parts joy and trial-and-error, and that’s exactly what you’ll find on this page. From keeping snakes out of the yard and coaxing a stubborn peace lily into bloom to the small tricks that make tomatoes taste better, these are the practical, tried-it-ourselves gardening tips our readers keep coming back for. Pull on your gloves and start digging.
If your peace lily has plenty of green leaves but refuses to produce those beautiful white blooms, you may have come across the claim that one simple ingredient can keep …
A tablespoon sounds harmless, especially when a gardening tip promises that one small amount can make a houseplant greener, stronger, or more resistant to pests. But there is no single …
When summer fades and the days get shorter, your houseplants notice it before you do. Flowering plants that looked full and energetic a few months ago may slow down, lose …
If you’ve ever looked down at your mulch and wondered why something that looks like a cluster of black fingers is pushing through the ground, you’re not alone. The strange …
If your hibiscus is producing plenty of leaves but fewer flowers than you expected, June is the time to pay attention to the basics. Warm weather gives hibiscus the growing …
There’s a moment every squash grower knows: the vine is thriving, the fruit looks beautiful, and then you start wondering whether that little stem can really hold all that weight. …
If you had to choose one bouquet without thinking too hard, which one would your eyes go to first? Your answer might say something interesting about the qualities you value …
Your orchid may have healthy green leaves and still refuse to flower—and that’s exactly why fertilizer can become tempting. One popular orchid-care tip claims that just one tablespoon of the …
If you’ve been pulling this little plant out of your yard as a weed, you may be throwing away something surprisingly nutritious. Purslane (Portulaca oleracea) is the low-growing plant with …
