Coco or Peat?
Choosing potting media depends on the plant, the container and the growing environment. This archived article considers coco, peat and other ingredients alongside drainage and availability.
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Plant Growth 101
Rooting tips, plant care and practical growing advice.
Watch the Salt
This archived container-gardening article considers irrigation water, fertilizer inputs and the buildup of salts in potting media.
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This article discusses liquid concentrate and fertilizing routines. Use the current directions for each product and check compatibility, rather than increasing concentration to compensate for growing problems.
Read article →Succulent Success
Succulents come from varied environments and need different care. Explore pups, stem and cactus cuttings, callusing, growing mixes and moisture choices for propagation.
Read article →Serf and Turf
Summer lawn concerns, brown patches and watering habits lead to an archived discussion of turf roots and garden-product use.
Read article →Preventing the Attack of the Sick Clones
This archived article discusses hygiene around cuttings, propagation trays and reused containers, with a focus on the growing environment.
Read article →A Walk in the Park
A walk through a park or botanical garden can spark ideas for your own space. This archived note encourages noticing the plants and design choices in real landscapes....
Read article →Tis the Season… for Gardening
A seasonal reminder to prepare before a nursery shopping trip. Think through the space, materials and growing calendar so a planting project starts with a workable plan.
Read article →Get a Vitamin B1 shot — for Your Plant!
Yellowing leaves on a garden mandevilla lead to this archived account of the gardener’s observations and interest in Vitamin B1 products.
Read article →More Media Notes
Choosing a rooting medium means considering space, moisture and the next stage of growth. This archived note compares cubes and other materials, then describes the author’s propagation bench....
Read article →Bottom Heat?
This short archived introduction discusses heat mats and cables for propagation. Continue to the longer article for the gardener’s account of rooting shrub cuttings with bottom heat.
Read article →Bottom Heat and Breaking Rules
Pruning projects lead to experiments with bottom heat and woody cuttings. This archived growing note follows the author’s experience with fringe flower, camellias and yaupon holly.
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