Fall is quickly approaching. With anxious anticipation, we have a countdown calendar at our nursery to the most cherished season of all. With fall comes reblooming, replanting, and rejuvenating our ...
The roots of potted plants are susceptible to cold damage and need winter protection. Bury the pots in the ground, move them to an unheated garage or shed, or group them. When keeping plants in an ...
Perennial plants being overwintered in pots are subjected to much harsher conditions compared to those in the soil. Because of this, they can be damaged and killed. Fortunately, there are some steps ...
I find geraniums so charming, and they come in many varieties (I love the ones with variegated leaves). Plus, they're quite ...
Many growers have a hard time with the balancing act of watering their plants. Have I overwatered? Have I underwatered? Is my water too acidic? Watering can be one of the trickiest parts of plant ...
Callie Works-Leary is the founder of The Dallas Garden School, which offers classes and resources for North Texas gardeners. She is a native of Dallas. If you’re looking to add a pop of color where ...
With the growing popularity of garden plants in pots, there’s been an explosion in the number of questions we field about what to do come winter. Whether you’re the current keeper of grandma’s ...
Make the most of shady outside spaces by choosing container plants that will thrive in these conditions. If you're looking for ideas on arranging pots in the shade of a tall tree, nearby building, ...
Indoor evergreens promise the best of both worlds: the glow of a decorated tree in December and a living houseplant that ...
Garden Variety is an occasional column about growing plants without grief. The best thing I’ve ever grown in a container was a Meyer lemon tree—when I lived in DeKalb County, I put fresh citrus from ...
Question: I have been reading lately not to reuse potting soil even if it has only been used one year because all the nutrients have been depleted. The article stated that simply adding fertilizer to ...