Houseplants have been having something of a renaissance in the last decade–and not just because so many people became plant parents during the early days of lockdown. Plant-filled interiors had already reached such a level of trendiness by early 2020 that the…
Picking a fresh Christmas tree is one of the best parts of the season. However, you’ll need to learn Christmas tree care to keep the magic going all month long. This post will show you how to keep a Christmas tree alive…
Using cinnamon for plants as an antifungal is an old wives’ tale I’ve heard about for years. Like magic fairy dust, gardeners sprinkle cinnamon in their potting soil to help their seedlings. I wanted to know just how much truth there was…
When Susan Nock, a garden designer based in Wellesley, Massachusetts, launched her business Thistle eight years ago, she didn’t set out to specialize in container gardens. “I just started doing them for fun. It’s like creating a little vignette, and…
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Every year we keep our eyes open for the best of the best gift ideas for your home and the people you care about. We had fun curating our favorites…
It’s time to deck the halls and turn your home into a cozy winter wonderland. Rather than pull out the dusty, plastic garland that sheds or shell out the big bucks for a custom-made garland, try making your own cedar garland. Here’s…
This week, we are revisiting some of our favorite summer-centric Gardenista stories. Remember this one?
Hydrangeas suffer from the same image problem as rhododendrons: they are usually in the wrong place. A pot near the house requires ericaceous soil, an acid mulch, aluminum sulphate. They look…
This week, we are revisiting some of our favorite summer-centric Gardenista stories. Remember this one?
According to Santa Monica-based landscape designer Art Luna, owner of Art Luna Garden, every kitchen garden is a true labor of love. Growing a source of food requires…
What is the gardening season in Autumn?
The gardening season in Autumn typically refers to the period between September and November when gardeners can continue to plant, harvest, and maintain their gardens.
What are some tips for extending the gardening season in Autumn?…
Does vinegar kill weeds? Vinegar is pushed as THE natural, powerful weed-killing alternative to chemical herbicides. But just how effective is it? While there’s some truth to using vinegar as a weed killer, there’s a lot more you need to know before…