Why is Wetland Delineation Important?
Wetland delineation requires a incredible investment in time, money, and effort, it also gives endless benefits to civilization. If...
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- Aug 7, 2019
SPRING PLANT CARE: SEASONAL TWEAKS
Spring is the best time of the year for your houseplants - the start of the growing season, your plants will seem to come alive again...
- Aug 7, 2019
Earth Day and Arbor Day: A Quick History
In the wild, wild West, the Nebraska Territory was hot, windy and wide. One of the pioneers, J. Sterling Morton (pictured here),...
- Aug 7, 2019
Dishing the Dirt on Soil
Understanding what lies beneath what we see in our gardens is the critical step to successful planting. Not only do we want to plant more...
- Aug 7, 2019
Clean Up Now to Fight Invasives and Weeds
March is the perfect time to do the garden clean-up work that will give you a chance to manage the weeds and downright invasive plants...
- Aug 7, 2019
Brightest Colored Trees for Spring
Ahhhh, spring. Green, yellow, magenta, and purple are beginning to replace the drab grey and brown hues of winter. Looking out my office...
- Aug 7, 2019
5 Easy-to-Grow Fruits
Do you LOVE fruit? Are you tired of wasting your money on fruit that goes bad within a few days? Do you have a large yard that could use...
- Aug 7, 2019
Make a Vertical Garden from Cheap Suet Basket Birdfeeders
Whenever I try feeding birds with those cheap suet basket feeders, I either end up with a gooey mess or find that some squirrel has run...
- Aug 7, 2019
Break-Through Clivia Bred by Longwood Gardens
Over the years, White Flower Farm has been honored to work in partnership with some of the world’s exceptional plant breeders and to be...
- Aug 7, 2019
ENCLOSED TERRARIUMS: TIPS, TRICKS, AND INSPIRATION
A low-maintenance terrarium is a great way to add life to your space if you lack the free time or the green thumb necessary to care for a...
- Aug 7, 2019
PLANT CARE: SPRING REPOTTING
Early Spring, before the start of the growth season, is the best time to repot your houseplants. Plants typically need to be repotted...
- Aug 7, 2019
Composting in Autumn
Many of you may already know that adding rich compost to your home garden can greatly increase the health and yield of your herbs and...
- Aug 7, 2019
Understand where your plants came from?
What's going on at the plant nursery? Perfect Light: these plants get an unobstructed view of the sky and, in the case of tropical...
- Aug 7, 2019
"How often should I water this plant?"
For anyone who understands plant biology, this is a loaded question. Â But a good percentage of people who ask it are looking for a simple...
- Aug 7, 2019
Plant Parenthood 101
If you only read one article, make it this one: although these factors are in separate paragraphs, they are all interdependent and need...
- Aug 7, 2019
Propagation of Philodendron Silver
Note: this method also works for pothos and other vine-type philodendrons. I imagine larger philodendrons and even monstera deliciosa...
- Aug 7, 2019
How to ID plants with Google
A good proportion of questions I receive involve identifying a plant. I'm pretty familiar with most common house plants but there are...
- Aug 7, 2019
How can plants survive your holiday?
Summertime! Time to leave our urban jungles and go on a well-deserved holiday or visit friends or family. You packed your sunglasses,...
- Aug 7, 2019
Jasmine Polyanthum: A Wintertime Treasure
In the depths of winter, when the air is cold and dry outside and hot and dry indoors, there is no indoor plant we cherish more...
- Aug 7, 2019
Native Plants for Every Environment
Natives are great for many reasons. But to give them a great start, they need to be planted in the proper environment. Whether you have...
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