Choose a small, self-fertile pear variety and plant it in a roomy pot with good soil so it can grow well inside. Give your ...
Of the tests to do before planting in your garden, a drainage test is among the best (and easiest). Try this quick drainage ...
Discover why you should test your soil in January, with insights from a garden expert. Get ahead of the growing season by ...
Producers spot healthy soil through diverse ground cover, beneficial insects, earthworms and lab tests measuring microbial ...
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How to Properly Prune a Money Tree

The money tree (Crassula ovata) is considered easy to care for, robust–and a good luck charm. However, over the years, the ...
To support steady growth, feed peace lilies with a high-nitrogen fertilizer. “Incorporate a high nitrogen fertilizer (NPK ...
Cover crops like oats, rye, and clover are planted between cash crop seasons to reduce erosion, add organic matter, and ...
In this video, I show you a new tool I use to break up clay and compacted soil called the Prong. I also show how to improve ...
During active growth, feed your gardenias with a fertilizer that's designed for acid-loving plants. “Consistent, light ...
Wildfires fade fast, but soil damage stays for years. This study explains why some forests recover faster than others.
If your Christmas cactus has drooping leaves, light, water, soil, and environment could be to blame. Here's how to fix drooping leaves and make your plant happy.
An overgrown peace lily can be repotted into a larger pot or separated into new smaller plants. Here's how to divide a peace lily that has outgrown its pot.