6 Signs of Heat Stress in Plants
Photo: J.J. Gouin (Shutterstock) We’re not the only ones struggling in this oppressively hot weather: Most common garden plants prefer temperatures ranging from 59°–86°F. In fact, they can start to…
How to Save Wilted Roses in Your Garden
Rose bushes have long been a popular foundation plant, often positioned in front of windows so that people inside can enjoy the blooms—which often appear in the spring and stick…
Don’t Buy These Houseplants That You’ll Probably Kill
Photo: Shelsea Forward (Shutterstock) Over the past several years, houseplants have become such an integral part of our interior decor that it can be easy to forget that they’re actually…
This Is the Only ‘Fast’ Way to Ripen an Avocado
Photo: Brent Hofacker (Shutterstock) Avocados have a fan club that hates to love them. They taste great, can be sliced, mashed, or blended, and can be used to make everything…
Your Fall Travel Needs This Foliage Map
Photo: SNEHIT PHOTO (Shutterstock) For a few weeks each year, nature puts on a show in certain parts of the country. Sure, fall means that a long, dark winter is…
Use This Map to Plan Your Fall Foliage Trip Before Everything’s Booked
Photo: Leena Robinson (Shutterstock) So, you had to cancel your summer vacation for the second year in a row because of the pandemic. For a while, this year was really…
Pay Attention to These Signs That Something’s Wrong in Your Garden
Photo: Yaroslau Mikheyeu (Shutterstock) Most longtime gardeners are fluent in the language of plants, knowing how to read the signs and signals that their plants are thriving, or in some…