Author: Jennifer Gibson
Potting Up Houseplants
Learn all about potting up houseplants in this post; from when to repot, why to repot, how to pot up a houseplant and different container options.
Create the perfect combination planter using the ‘Thriller, Filler, Spiller’ technique!
Use the ‘Thriller, Filler, Spiller’ planting concept from Proven Winner plants for upscale combination planters! Thriller Thrillers are taller plants that add vertical drama to a container planting. They can be flowering plants, foliage plants or even ornamental grasses. For containers that will be viewed from all angles, place the thriller in the middle. For… Read more »
How to Plant a B&B Tree or Shrub
Let’s start at the beginning; what is a B&B anyway? When you shop for trees or shrubs, you might have an opportunity to choose between one in a container or a B&B. B&B stands for ball and burlap; this is when a plant has been grown in the ground. Once a field grown plant is… Read more »
Good Earth’s Hanging Gardens
Find out what is planted in our Good Earth Hanging Gardens this year!
Growing Your Houseplant Family
Propagation is the process of producing more plants; it can be through seed germination, or vegetative methods such as cuttings or division. There are several other methods as well but these are the most accessible methods for gardeners. With houseplants, propagation is usually through one of the vegetative methods, meaning a plant is grown from… Read more »
How to Grow and Care for Azaleas
From pruning to fertilization, this video covers how to properly care for azalea plants
Let There Be Light: Houseplant Lighting Explained
Let there be light Having houseplants in your home is uplifting, and helps make a home cozy. We want plants to soften our rooms and provide fresh air. Lighting can play a big role in the placement of plants for our interiors, and it is interesting to note that the words used for outside areas… Read more »
Landscape Design Tips for the DIY Homeowner
Re-designing your landscape can seem daunting; make it easier on yourself by reading this tips.