2+ hour, 29+ min ago   (655+ words) Move your orchids now to trigger a new bloom cycle My orchids have finished flowering for the year and spent summer pouring their energy into root and foliage growth before the next bloom cycle begins. To help them reliably rebloom…...

2+ day, 18+ hour ago   (702+ words) This is when I think ornamental kale really comes into its own. With great ruffled rosettes in shades of green, cream, pink and deep purple, these unusual plants can completely transform a container. Better still, while summer favorites such as…...

3+ day, 9+ hour ago   (1524+ words) Whether you want to perk up your pots or boost your beds, here's what your mums need this month Whether you're planning a fall porch display of pots, or want your garden chrysanthemums to look their best, there are a…...

3+ day, 17+ hour ago   (773+ words) Simple seasonal care steps to help your peace lily stay healthy, vibrant and blooming as fall arrives September is a transition month for peace lilies across the United States. In some parts of the country, summer heat is still going…...

5+ day, 11+ hour ago   (1467+ words) Step away from the pruning shears: these shrubs and perennials need their stems, buds, and seedheads intact as summer turns toward fall September’s urge to tidy is powerful, but resist cutting back spring-flowering shrubs, berrying plants, ornamental grasses, and late-season…...

6+ day, 8+ hour ago   (591+ words) It's time to trick these bulbs into dormancy It's never too early to start thinking about Christmas, especially when it comes to the festive blooms that sit atop the dining table. Amaryllis is one of the top choices, with iconic…...

6+ day, 18+ hour ago   (766+ words) Asters are at their best right now, but a little TLC can prolong the floral show I have known asters to keep flowering right through November in the wet gardens of Wales. Just as the days become noticeably shorter and…...

1+ week, 7+ hour ago   (651+ words) There is still plenty left to pick and create with It gets to early September, and the cuttings beds are inevitably looking a little depleted in my garden. The zinnias and cosmos are blooming, but there are far fewer to…...

1+ week, 12+ hour ago   (1013+ words) Give your Christmas cactus the right conditions now to encourage a spectacular display of blooms come the holidays September might feel a little early to be thinking about Christmas, but if you want your Christmas cactus to put on a…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (1246+ words) Discover the best methods to use to get new plants for free this month Propagating new plants for free and watching them thrive is hugely satisfying. Whether it is to add more to your own garden or to give away…...