Moving shrubs and bushes while they are dormant can effectively transplant them to a new location in your garden. Although in contrast with moving vulnerable plants, moving hardy shrubs and bushes is often necessary when you…
A wisteria plant can be one of the most magical additions to your garden however at the same time requires a proper maintenance plan to keep it blooming to itmaxiumum and under some sort of control….
If you want to fully capitalize on a plant’s natural reproduction instincts, consider propagating some of the trees, shrubs, and climbers in your garden to generate new plants. Not only is this an extremely rewarding exercise,…
Deadheading winter pansies is a helpful gardening task you can do in the early weeks of the new year, as it will help encourage the plants to produce fresh blooms. Deadheading removes spent flowers from a…
Climbing plants can add visual interest and beauty to walls, fences, and other garden structures, creating striking vistas in your outdoor space. Without proper maintenance, these plants can quickly become overgrown and unruly, potentially causing damage…
Growing lavender in pots is a great way to grow and cultivate lavender allowing you the option of growing indoors. Indeed, Lavender is one of the most popular flowers for both indoor and outdoor use. There…
Pruning an avocado tree is an important part of tree care. It can help improve the tree’s health, encourage fruit production, and control the tree’s growth. It is particularly important if you have an outdoor avocado…
If you’re like most people, you probably think of fertilizer as something you use in the spring and summer to help your plants grow. But did you know that there’s such a thing as winter fertilizer?…
Plant pinching is one of those things that sounds like something out of a strange, distant past but, is actually an incredibly powerful technique that allows you to shape a plant’s growth. In essence, it is…
Whether you want to grow an avocado tree indoors or have limited yard space there are several options and techniques that you can use to keep your avocado plant small. There are several major factors that…
It’s not as tough as you may imagine to cultivate avocados in an indoor environment. All you need is a little patience and the right conditions. Avocados (Persea americana) are tropical broadleaf evergreen trees, bearing green…
The avocado tree is native to Central and South America and has been cultivated for centuries. It produces a nutrient-dense fruit that is often eaten on its own or used as a key ingredient in various…
Although lavenders are a relatively low-maintenance plant, growing lavender in winter requires winter care best practices that you need to be aware of to ensure your lavender survives or is ready for the new growing season….
Before you chuck your old potting soil in the trash, stop and think! There are many ways that you can reuse it in your garden. Whether you’re looking to create a new garden bed or add…
Nitrogen is one of the most abundant elements on Earth, and its importance to all living things cannot be understated. Plants need nitrogen to grow and thrive, and without it, they would quickly perish. There are…
