Plant Profiles & Stories

Drought-Proofing Conifers: Preventing the Slow Decline of Evergreens

Drought-Proofing Conifers: Preventing the Slow ...

Prevent the slow, delayed decline of drought-stressed conifers with deep watering, site-matched species, mulch and early warning signals.

Drought-Proofing Conifers: Preventing the Slow ...

Prevent the slow, delayed decline of drought-stressed conifers with deep watering, site-matched species, mulch and early warning signals.

Juvenile and Mature Succulents: Recognizing Growth Stages and Matching Your Method

Juvenile and Mature Succulents: Recognizing Gro...

Learn how to recognize juvenile and mature succulent growth forms and match light, potting medium, watering and propagation methods to the plant's actual stage.

Juvenile and Mature Succulents: Recognizing Gro...

Learn how to recognize juvenile and mature succulent growth forms and match light, potting medium, watering and propagation methods to the plant's actual stage.

How a Victorian Practice Explains Violet Scent, Species and Your Garden Choices

How a Victorian Practice Explains Violet Scent,...

A Victorian fragrance practice explains why sweet violets and garden violas are different plants. Learn to identify, choose, site and use violets with realistic scent and display expectations.

How a Victorian Practice Explains Violet Scent,...

A Victorian fragrance practice explains why sweet violets and garden violas are different plants. Learn to identify, choose, site and use violets with realistic scent and display expectations.

Two Mint Changes, One Decision: How to Compare Benefits Before You Scale Up

Two Mint Changes, One Decision: How to Compare ...

Use speed, repeatability, effort and intended use to compare two changes to a mint project, from repotting congested plants to starting cuttings or feeding.

Two Mint Changes, One Decision: How to Compare ...

Use speed, repeatability, effort and intended use to compare two changes to a mint project, from repotting congested plants to starting cuttings or feeding.

How to Identify Camellias by Leaves, Buds and Bark

How to Identify Camellias by Leaves, Buds and Bark

Compare a quick field check with a seasonal record for identifying camellias. Learn which leaf, bud and bark features to observe, and which approach fits your decision.

How to Identify Camellias by Leaves, Buds and Bark

Compare a quick field check with a seasonal record for identifying camellias. Learn which leaf, bud and bark features to observe, and which approach fits your decision.

Columnar Cacti From Seedling to Specimen: Matching Your Project to the Plant's Life Stage

Columnar Cacti From Seedling to Specimen: Match...

Match your columnar cactus project to the plant's life stage: batching seedlings, comparing juveniles, and placing mature stems in stable, long-term containers.

Columnar Cacti From Seedling to Specimen: Match...

Match your columnar cactus project to the plant's life stage: batching seedlings, comparing juveniles, and placing mature stems in stable, long-term containers.