Photo: Оленавино (CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons) Photo: Przemek Pietrak (CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons) Photo: Bommi Dharrshini OKC (CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons) Best Irrigation Systems 2026: Automatic Watering for Garden and Balcony An automatic irrigation system is every hobby gardener’s dream: no more dried-out plants after vacation, no more hauling a watering can…
Introduction Photo: Norbert Nagel, Mörfelden-Walldorf, Germany (CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons) Photo: Bioletti, Frederic T. (Frederic Theodore), 1865-1939 (No restrictions, Wikimedia Commons) Photo: Norbert Nagel, Mörfelden-Walldorf, Germany (CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons) When Fungi Attack Your Plant Fungal diseases are sneaky: they often develop unnoticed and only break out once the plant is already badly…
Introduction Photo: Ddra5202 (CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons) Photo: peganum from Small Dole, England (CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons) Photo: Jeremyida002 (CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons) Taking cuttings is one of the easiest and most rewarding ways to multiply your houseplant collection for free. Instead of buying new plants, you can snip a healthy piece…
Photo: Ddra5202 (CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons) Photo: peganum from Small Dole, England (CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons) Photo: Jeremyida002 (CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons) When a Plant Multiplies Itself Many plants produce small offshoots entirely on their own — you just need to recognize them and treat them the right way. Pups, runners, and…
Dividing Perennials: When and How to Split Hostas, Daylilies, and Grasses Garden perennials behave differently from clump-forming houseplants: they’re rooted in open ground, exposed to the seasons, and often grow much larger before they need attention. Dividing them serves two purposes at once – it rejuvenates clumps that have grown crowded and woody in the…
Introduction Growing houseplants from seed takes more patience than buying an established plant or rooting a cutting, but it is an inexpensive way to raise many plants at once and to try species that are hard to find as mature specimens. Seeds of coleus, herbs like basil, citrus pips, and many succulents germinate reliably indoors…
Introduction Photo: Ddra5202 (CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons) Photo: peganum from Small Dole, England (CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons) Photo: Jeremyida002 (CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons) Watching Roots Grow Water rooting isn’t just effective – it’s also incredibly fascinating to watch. In a glass on the windowsill, you can watch week by week as a…
Photo: Jules Verne Times Two (CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons) Photo: Plant pests and diseases (CC0, Wikimedia Commons) Photo: Natalka Ukraine (CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons) The most common plant pest Aphids are the undisputed number one plant pest. They multiply explosively, weaken plants by feeding on their sap, and can spread viruses. The good…
Photo: Jsch623 (CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons) Photo: Tony Atkin (CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons) Photo: Nigel Jones (CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons) Liquid Fertilizer Guide: Fertilizing Correctly for Lush Plant Growth Liquid fertilizer is the Swiss Army knife of plant nutrition: versatile, fast-acting, and easy to use. But simple as the concept sounds, there’s…
Introduction Photo: This image is created by user B. Schoenmakers at Waarneming.nl, a source of nature observations in t (CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons) Photo: This image is created by user B. Schoenmakers at Waarneming.nl, a source of nature observations in t (CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons) Photo: This image is created by user B….
