A variety of citrus, the Meyer lemon (Citrus x meyeri) has a thin skin and is sweeter than other lemons since it is a cross between a lemon and an orange. The fruit can be used for marmalades, lemonade, and baked goods. This is a good plant for a container, since it can be pruned, growing between 6 to 10 feet tall in the ground.
Read MoreMaximize a small planting space with a DIY movable tiered planter! We’ll show you how!
Read MoreIs it time to repot your living Christmas tree or plant it in the yard? Here are some tricks for keeping your plant happy.
Read MoreDo you know how to care for shrubs and small trees in your winter planters? Here are a few tips.
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Read MoreSpring bulbs are great while they’re blooming but how do you get them to bloom again next year?
Read MoreQ: Are clover and shamrock the same?
A: All shamrocks are clovers, but not all clovers are shamrocks. The “shamrocks” sold in grocery stores for St. Patrick’s Day are not really shamrocks or clover! Read more.
Read MoreThe first step in designing a planter is measuring. Why? Knowing the surface area of your pot will help you determine how many plants that pot should hold. Read on for step-by-step instruction, a quick video, and a link to a plant-per-pot chart!
Read MoreHere are some fresh ideas for indoor fun this winter: make your own origami flowers, find inspiration with downloadable coloring pages, or escape with a beautiful garden movie!
Read MoreMissing flowers in the middle of winter? Some shrub and tree branches will bloom indoors — even in the middle of winter!
Read MoreThis is the perfect time to escape to a beautiful garden. Here’s our list of films about incredible gardens and their (sometimes wacky) gardeners from around the globe.
Read MoreMid-summer means planters are at peak bloom - but problems can still arise! Here are tips for watering, pruning, and more to keep your planters looking their best.
Read MoreHerbs need at least 6 hours of sun to do well. Herbs will take all the sun you can give them – as long as they get enough water! Be sure to check daily by pushing a finger into the soil. If the top ½ inch is dry (up to your first knuckle) it’s time to water! When the temperature gets above 90°F you may need to water again in the afternoon. The “woody” herbs – rosemary, lavender, sage and thyme – actually prefer to be a little drier. If you have our Fragrance Herb sPOT, you can miss a day of watering – but don’t wait until leaves begin to brown!
Read MoreThere are different techniques for pruning different types of herbs. Read more to learn about chives, parsley & cilantro; basil & mint; rosemary, sage, thyme & oregano; and even lavender.
Read MoreHerbs are great for new gardeners because they are such vigorous growers. But that’s also why you need to keep cutting and using them! Read more to learn about tips for drying and storing fresh herbs.
Read MorePerennial plants return every year while annuals need to be replanted but which should you use in containers and which should you use in the landscape?
Read MoreWhen it comes to sun or shade, 6 hours is the magic number. “Full sun” plants need 6 hours or more of direct sunlight. Plants that prefer “part sun” or “part shade” want only 4-6 hours. The difference between part sun and part shade is that “part shade” plants do not want their sun time to be when the sun is strongest (between 12 and 2).
Read MoreThink “Spring!” by forcing bulbs to bloom inside during the cold winter months. Paperwhite narcissus are one clean, modern, and fragrant option.
Read MoreThink “Spring!” by forcing bulbs to bloom inside during the cold winter months. Amaryllis are colorful, dramatic and fun to grow. We have a free downloadable guide, too!
Read MorePoinsettias are the number 1 selling flowering potted plant. Here are a few tricks to keeping them looking their best. We also answer that perennial question: Are they toxic?
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