#Samantha#

You've probably seen a cordyline plant at a nursery and wondered what it's called. Here's the straightforward answer: a cordyline plant — also known a...

Yes, you can absolutely compost liquids! I know it sounds a bit unusual — we're used to tossing dry scraps like banana peels and eggshells into the bi...

You might think washing soil off a tree's roots sounds crazy — I did too, the first time I heard it. But here's the thing: root washing is simply hosi...

Yes, you can absolutely bring Korean garden ideas into your own yard, and I'm going to show you how—without needing a massive budget or a trip to Seou...

I get it — when you think dark colors in the garden, your mind probably jumps to something gloomy or overwhelming. But here's the truth I've learned f...

Can You Eat Green Pumpkins? Yes, absolutely — you can eat green pumpkins without any safety concerns. I've dealt with plenty of late-season pumpkins t...

You've probably seen those gorgeous glass terrariums filled with ferns and moss online, but have you considered making a pet insect terrarium instead?...

So, you’re wondering if you can grow trees in the desert, and the answer is a resounding yes — you absolutely can. I’ve helped countless homeowners in...

If you're looking for shade trees in the Southwest, you've come to the right place. The short answer is: yes, you absolutely can find beautiful, hardy...

If you're looking for the Chinese zodiac flowers for the year of the Rat, the answer is clear: lilies and African violets are your lucky blooms. These...

So, you want to know what makes a microclimate? It's a simple concept with a huge impact on your garden. Essentially, a microclimate is any small pock...

If you have ever dreamed of growing your own artichokes but thought the climate in your area wouldn't cooperate, Imperial Star artichokes are about to...

The best way to grow scotch bonnet peppers starts indoors about 8 to 10 weeks before your last frost — trust me, it's the single most important step y...

So you want to know how to grow coral bark willow — and honestly, it's one of the easiest, most rewarding decisions you can make for your garden. The ...

If you're wondering what hydroponic systems for plants actually are and how to pick the right one, here's the short answer: they're soil-free growing ...

Yes, you can absolutely harvest from a flowering orange tree — in fact, it's completely normal and doesn't mean anything is wrong with your tree. I've...

If you're staring at your orange tree wondering why it's producing small oranges on tree branches while your neighbor's tree is bursting with hefty, j...

Tuber rot diseases can wipe out your harvest faster than almost any other garden problem — I have seen it happen to experienced growers who thought th...