By Julie Christensen Looking for a houseplant that performs well in low light? Consider growing the peace lily plant (Spathiphyllum). This attractive, low-maintenance houseplant grows 16 inches to over 3 feet tall, depending on the cultivar, and produces long, lance-like … [Read more...]
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How to Grow Cucumbers
Whether you call them cucumbers, cukes or gherkins, cucumbers are one of the most popular home garden vegetables. A few years ago, cucumbers weren’t so easy to grow. Older varieties were prone to disease and insect pests and often failed to set fruit. The fruit was often bitter, … [Read more...]
Fertilizing Tomatoes
Once your tomatoes are growing well, you may wonder what else you can do to keep them healthy. Many gardeners focus on fertilizers as a growth enhancer for their tomatoes. This usually works, but there is a better focus for what your tomato plants really need if they are to … [Read more...]
How to Plant Daffodils
If you plant no other bulbs, plant daffodils. Daffodils are one of the first plants to emerge in the spring with their bright yellow or white blooms. They require little care from you beyond the initial planting, and will happily keep blooming for 30 years or more. They’re also … [Read more...]
Overseeding Lawns with Ryegrass
Photo found on Flickr, courtesy of PhotoFarmer. Overseeding involves planting an annual cool season grass in the fall on top of a permanent warm-season grass. It’s a popular solution to a major drawback of warm-season grasses, which is that they go dormant after the first … [Read more...]
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