General care for hydrangeas
Look to this hydrangea how-to for advice on soil, water, pruning and more. Learn a simple pH trick that will turn blooms from pink to blue.
Are lupines the answer to my difficult yard?
Q: I'm an urban rental dweller--West Portland--whose elderly landlords would rather deal with issues with the house rather than the yard, on which grass seed that I've bought does not grow; the soil is depleted and I can't really afford to pay for bag after bag of compost or fertilizer (it's a pretty big lot). So after a little research I read about the endangered Oregon...
Don't toss those tuberous begonias - save for next summer
It is easy to ready and store tender summer bulbs such as tuberous begonias for next growing season. Here’s how.
What's the difference between chemical, organic fertilizers?
Differences between processed and organic fertilizers are explained in this article.
Amaryllis can brighten a winter window
Amaryllis are as easy to grow as they are beautiful.
My spring bulbs are sprouting now in November, what should I do?
Q: I have crocus blooming, daffodils and bearded iris sprouting in my yard. Will they retain enough energy to grow next spring when they are supposed to? Will I need to feed them extra at some point? When?
Hanging baskets put the color in summer
Think about location when designing and caring for a hanging containers
Divide and conquer plants to keep them healthy and productive
Dig up and cut apart plants when they start to show less vigor
Pamper fuchsias, geraniums and dahlias through winter
Bring tender perennials inside so they'll survive
Give amaryllis a little push for luscious indoor bloom
It doesn't take much to get this traditional winter plant to flower