How to Overwinter Your Pepper Plants
One of the pains of gardening is that with annual vegetables, you have to start over each year. Sure, you move forward with the accumulated knowledge of gardening years past,…
15 of the Easiest Plants to Propagate
Photo: AngieYeoh (Shutterstock) Houseplants spark joy. They add a splash of life and color to any indoor space, and if properly chosen and cared for, they can thrive just about…
Use the Air Layering Method for Low-Risk Plant Propagation
Photo: pot_pixel (Shutterstock) Propagating plants can be hit-or-miss—especially for beginners. Instructional TikTok or Instagram videos make it look so easy. And while sometimes it is, other times you’re left with…
How to ‘Train’ Your Plants So They Grow Better
Photo: VH-studio (Shutterstock) When you first bring home a baby plant, you have all kinds of hopes and dreams for it. You can see its full, lush future potential—but in…
A Beginner’s Guide to Propagating Plants
When you’re starting out with a garden, buying enough plants to cover the ground can seem really expensive. Instead, do what the pros do: Cut and plant stems and leaves,…
How to Save Money on Plants by Stealing Cuttings
Photo: Inthemood (Shutterstock) If you’d like to fill your home with beautiful plants, you can buy them, like a sucker. Or you can remove a leaf or two from a…