#Samantha#

If you've ever planted seeds and waited for days or weeks only to see nothing but bare soil, you know how frustrating seed stratifying methods can be ...

You've probably heard the term victory garden thrown around, especially if you've been looking into growing your own food. It sounds like something fr...

Yes, you absolutely can plant store-bought garlic and get it to grow — I've done it myself, and so have plenty of other gardeners. But here's the hone...

Is citronella safe for pets? The short answer is a firm no — especially when it comes to citronella geraniums (Pelargonium cv. ‘Citrosa’). I’ve been g...

If you're wondering whether there are evergreen hydrangea varieties that won't leave your garden looking bare in winter, the answer is yes — but there...

Aponogeton plants are a fantastic choice if you're setting up a fish tank or garden pond and want something that grows from a bulb — yes, just like a ...

You can absolutely divide large potted bamboo, and it's easier than you might think — I've done it countless times with varieties like Fargesia and Ph...

Yes, Portuguese laurel is an excellent choice for a hedge — and I'll tell you why from my own experience. I've planted this Mediterranean native (Prun...

If you're wondering whether Kaitlin cabbage is worth growing in your garden, I'll give you a straight answer: yes, absolutely — especially if you love...

What is a reticulated iris? It’s a small, early-spring blooming bulb flower that’s native to Turkey, the Caucasus, Northern Iraq, and Iran. I’ve been ...

You're wondering if you can remove chlorine and chloramine from your tap water with vitamin C, right? The answer is a definite yes — and it's one of t...

So you want to grow an umbrella plant in water — and the short answer is yes, you absolutely can, and it's surprisingly easy. I've been doing it for y...

If you’re searching for advice on growing Tiara cabbage, you’re probably wondering if you can actually get a decent harvest without dedicating half yo...

If you're gardening in the Northern Rockies and Great Plains this July, you're probably wondering what tasks to prioritize in such unpredictable weath...

Looking for full sun evergreens that won't let you down? I've got good news — there are plenty of options that thrive in those blazing hotspots. But h...

If you're wondering how to store cherries so they stay crisp, juicy, and flavorful for as long as possible, the answer is simple: chill them fast, kee...

Yes, solar garden lights are a fantastic solution for illuminating your garden without running wires or hiking up your electric bill. I've installed t...

If you're after big, juicy beefsteak tomatoes that actually taste like summer, Rapsodie tomato plants are exactly what you need. I've grown them for y...