Dealing with mealybugs? You’re not alone—these common pests can be a real headache for both indoor and outdoor plants. Known scientifically as part of the genus Pseudococcus, mealybugs include around 275 species that can wreak havoc if left unchecked. Learning how to get rid of mealybugs is essential to protect your plants from serious harm….
One of the easiest ways to propagate plants is from stem cuttings. Most plants purchased at nursery or garden centers are grown from cuttings, except for flowering annuals and vegetables. There are multiple ways to propagate a stem cutting, but softwood cuttings are the easiest method for new gardeners to master. What are Stem Cuttings?…
In the fall of 2021, I was gifted a large beautiful blue planter for my birthday. I just knew I had to put something special in it. I debated whether to use it for a large houseplant or plant a seasonal arrangement. I went to Maryland over Thanksgiving and visited a garden center one afternoon….
In the past 20 years or so, we have started seeds in almost every possible way. Although there are some winners and losers, there are two ways in which we ALWAYS use to start our seeds. However, the best seed starting method is the one that you are most successful with. Let’s talk about the…
Stretch Your Dollars Gardeners aren’t cheap. We’re thrifty! If not by choice, then by necessity. We find creative ways to give new life to throwaways and sniff out freebies wherever they may be found. Buying plants, soil amendments, tools and all of the other accouterments of our chosen occupation can get quite expensive if we…