Repotting is a routine part of care for many houseplants and container-grown plants but knowing exactly when to do so can sometimes be difficult. A plant may look perfectly comfortable above the soil while its roots have already filled nearly every available inch of its container. On the other hand, a plant that has stopped… Continue reading Recognizing When a Plant Needs to Be Repotted
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Gardening for Beginners: Essential Tools You Actually Need
Starting a garden does not require a shed filled with expensive equipment. Although garden centers offer tools for nearly every imaginable task, beginners can accomplish most routine jobs with a relatively small collection of versatile basics. In fact, buying too many specialized tools before understanding what your garden requires can lead to unnecessary expense and… Continue reading Gardening for Beginners: Essential Tools You Actually Need
Choosing the Right Soil for Different Types of Plants
One of the most overlooked aspects of successful gardening is selecting the right soil. While sunlight, water, and fertilizer often receive the most attention, the growing medium beneath a plant plays an equally important role in its overall health. Soil provides structural support for roots while delivering water, oxygen, and nutrients that plants need to… Continue reading Choosing the Right Soil for Different Types of Plants
Cutting-Edge Propagation: How to Successfully Grow Plants from Stem Cuttings
Plants are experiencing a resurgence. The popularity of both houseplants and outdoor gardening exploded during the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2021 alone, Americans spent over $2 billion on indoor plants and accessories, according to the National Gardening Association. Sales at garden centers were up for just about every plant, including succulents, tropicals, and vegetables for outdoor… Continue reading Cutting-Edge Propagation: How to Successfully Grow Plants from Stem Cuttings
Gym Etiquette 101
Remember those rules your parents used to give you when you were little, such as: As Saralyn Wasserman notes, these rules also apply to the gym — although lately, it appears that not everyone has learned them. Or maybe they’ve just forgotten them. To be generous, we can just surmise that adults tend to get… Continue reading Gym Etiquette 101
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