Home Garden Tips

Grow the healthiest plants possible by following our easy tips and tricks. From seed starting to finally getting plants into the ground, we’ve got you covered.

‘Tis The Season For Festive Poinsettias

Catherine Sherriffs

This article originally appeared in Garden Culture Magazine UK26 & US24. With a bright red, showy display that blooms every December, it’s no wonder poinsettias are used to spread cheer during the holiday season! Fun Facts Interestingly enough, what most people believe to be the plant’s flowers are actually red-colored bracts or modified leaves; the…

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Helping Your Houseplants Get The Light They Need

Houseplants don’t have only one time to shine; they’re a beautiful addition to the home year-round. But what if your space lacks the light to bounce off all that greenery? It’s no secret that plants need light to survive. They turn light, water, and carbon dioxide and turn it into food for themselves, a process…
November 29, 2019
Catherine Sherriffs

Home Garden Tips: Bulbs And Tubers

For those of us who live in colder climates, the next outdoor growing season is several months away. Still, it’s never too early to begin planning the first blooms that will celebrate the end of a long winter.  Fall is the perfect time to get spring-blooming bulbs into the ground. Think daffodils, tulips, and hyacinths.…
November 18, 2019
Catherine Sherriffs

How To Compost In The Winter

With the cooler weather here, it’s time to put the outdoor gardens to bed for another year. But what about the compost heap? Not so fast! Composting in the winter is possible, it’s just a slower process than it is in the summer. It’s slower because the heap won’t ever be hot enough to get…
November 13, 2019
Catherine Sherriffs

Book Review: Grow In The Dark

This book review originally appeared in Garden Culture Magazine UK31 & US29 The summer growing season is over; time to bring the outdoors in! But venture away from a sunny windowsill, and homes can lack the appropriate lighting many houseplants need to thrive.  Grow in the Dark: How to Choose and Care for Low-Light Houseplants…
November 6, 2019
Catherine Sherriffs

“Don’t Rake The Leaves And Nature Will Thank You”

It’s the time of year when many homeowners have closed their gardens up for another year and are preparing their properties for the winter ahead. And while raking leaves might be good exercise, is it really necessary?  Your heart and inner ‘type A’ personality might say ‘yes’, but some environmental groups are saying ‘no’. The…
November 1, 2019
Catherine Sherriffs