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Just like we slow down in winter, so do our houseplants. Thriving in summer, they are subjected to low light levels, short days, dry heated air, and a chilly house in winter. As their growth habits change, so must our indoor gardening tasks. 1. Less H2O Interior plants need less...

Once you understand the proper way to plant a tree, you’ll have your own in no time. Digging a wide planting hole is the key to fast growth of your new tree. Recommendations often specify a hole twice as wide as the root ball; three times as wide is...

Although they all fall under the category of ‘evergreen,’ different varieties and species have different pruning needs and techniques. Here’s your guide how to prune different types of evergreens. Evergreens are great plants for creating dense, green hedges and landscape shrubs. While they provide reliable color throughout the seasons,...

Roses have a reputation of being difficult to grow—as long as you feed them and prune them correctly, you shouldn’t have too much trouble with these pretty plants. Pruning roses is a vital element of rose plant care and the longevity of the plant in your garden. In general,...

Watering your houseplants sounds simple enough, yet it’s something many of us struggle with. That’s because there are actually many variables that can make it tricky to know exactly when to water and how often, never mind how much each particular plant needs. We’ll help you get a better...