Interested in container vegetable gardening? For those without a backyard to grow an entire veggie patch, there is no need to give up dreams of growing your own fresh produce. You can achieve the same result by starting a container…
Need some dependable plant combination ideas for container gardens? For those with limited garden space, pots are your best friend. You can grow almost anything in containers, expanding your options far beyond what fits in your backyard. To take your…
When you imagine summer annuals, petunias are likely the first plants to come to mind. The colorful trumpet-shaped flowers are a favorite in garden beds and containers. Learn how to grow petunias! There are several types of petunias to choose…
Black petunias are just as easy to grow as any other variety of this lovely flower. Choose the perfect variety, plant in spring, and give them full sun and healthy soil to thrive. Regular watering and fertilizing will greatly improve…
Wondering how to prune an orange tree? Many gardeners (myself included) dread the task of pruning. Unless I’m removing a branch to propagate it, I don’t really look forward to this chore. However, when growing fruit trees, it is one…
Growing citrus trees, or any fruit trees, is one of the most rewarding gardening goals you can tackle. It also involves quite a lot of work if you want to get it right, including pruning. Orange trees are typically pruned…
If you’re growing one or more citrus trees in your backyard, pruning is a task that should be top of mind at least once per year. Pruning with the right technique and at the right time can maximize your harvest…
The best time to plant lemon trees is in early spring, either in the ground or in a pot in full sun. They are not very cold tolerant and should only be planted in the ground in USDA Zones 9…
Lemons are one of the most well-known and widely used fruits around the world. Their tart flavor is unmistakable, used in an impressive variety of dishes. The fruits are also famous for their many uses outside the kitchen, particularly in…
As one of the most famous fruits around the world, lemon trees are often the first fruit tree new gardeners purchase, or at least the first citrus tree. Grown indoors and out, these plants produce masses of fruits reliably each…
On lists of the most low-maintenance houseplants available, the humble ZZ plant always appears near the top. These easy-care beauties are not fussy, even when it comes to something as essential as watering. Accustomed to drought in their native habitats,…