Plant Care & Propagation

How to Read Layered Stems Before You Separate Them

How to Read Layered Stems Before You Separate Them

Learn what visible root and stem signs at a layered stem's contact point tell you, when to separate the layer, and which propagation equipment makes those signs easier to read.

How to Read Layered Stems Before You Separate Them

Learn what visible root and stem signs at a layered stem's contact point tell you, when to separate the layer, and which propagation equipment makes those signs easier to read.

Clean Tools for Seedlings: What Is Proven, What Is Just Habit

Clean Tools for Seedlings: What Is Proven, What...

A practical guide to cleaning and storing plant tools around newly germinated seedlings, explaining how to tell established cleaning facts from popular claims and when disinfection is worth it.

Clean Tools for Seedlings: What Is Proven, What...

A practical guide to cleaning and storing plant tools around newly germinated seedlings, explaining how to tell established cleaning facts from popular claims and when disinfection is worth it.

How to Propagate and Grow Plants With Seasonal Dormancy

How to Propagate and Grow Plants With Seasonal ...

Match propagation to plants with seasonal dormancy. Learn how to identify bulbs, corms, tubers and rhizomes, divide and store them, and combine a rooting setup, free-draining mix and light meter...

How to Propagate and Grow Plants With Seasonal ...

Match propagation to plants with seasonal dormancy. Learn how to identify bulbs, corms, tubers and rhizomes, divide and store them, and combine a rooting setup, free-draining mix and light meter...

When to Replace a Succulent Watering Tool: What to Check First

When to Replace a Succulent Watering Tool: What...

Check stream shape, flow rate, cutoff and reach before replacing a watering tool for succulents in containers. Learn which delivery patterns suit small pots, deep pots and gritty mix.

When to Replace a Succulent Watering Tool: What...

Check stream shape, flow rate, cutoff and reach before replacing a watering tool for succulents in containers. Learn which delivery patterns suit small pots, deep pots and gritty mix.

Choosing Growing Equipment for Gift-Worthy Herb Seedlings

Choosing Growing Equipment for Gift-Worthy Herb...

Choose pots, containers, grow lights and watering tools for culinary herb seedlings by their function, so the gift survives transport and thrives in the recipient's home.

Choosing Growing Equipment for Gift-Worthy Herb...

Choose pots, containers, grow lights and watering tools for culinary herb seedlings by their function, so the gift survives transport and thrives in the recipient's home.

How to Choose Row Covers That Give Plants the Light They Need

How to Choose Row Covers That Give Plants the L...

How to choose row covers for the light plants need, match fabric, mesh and film to crop stage and season, and prepare hoops, fastenings and access for a workable bed.

How to Choose Row Covers That Give Plants the L...

How to choose row covers for the light plants need, match fabric, mesh and film to crop stage and season, and prepare hoops, fastenings and access for a workable bed.