If your orchid is struggling or failing to bloom, fertilizer may be the answer. To fertilize your orchid, first dampen the ...

Key Points Let Christmas cactus rest for four to six weeks after blooming with less water and no fertilizer.Prune lightly ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Just like the sun and rain, flowers need fertilizer! But what do all those numbers and letters on the ...

A garden brimming with blooms is every gardener's fantasy, which is why we recommend following these steps to keep your chrysanthemums blooming for as long as possible. If you are grow chrysanthemums, ...

Gladys Jeurink has written three articles on houseplants; the first was published recently. She wrote about growing houseplants and those she has inside. We both get many questions about taking care ...

Amaryllis is easily my favorite blooming plant inside the home during the cold winter months. So to go one year without any ...

A Christmas cactus grows best when it's slightly pot-bound. In fact, most Christmas cacti thrive for many years without being repotted. However, if the plant is clearly outgrowing its container, ...

Gardening season is in full flower and you may have questions. To ask one, simply go to the OSU Extension website, type it in and include the county where you live. A photo is very helpful. Q: My big, ...

Rhododendrons are among the most beautiful of all shrubs when it comes to providing spring blooms in Pacific Northwest gardens. There are, however, a few things to keep in mind when you plant and care ...

When anyone gives me directions and follows with the phrase “You can’t miss it,” my heart sinks, because if anyone can miss it, I will. The same goes with “no fail fudge.” Naturally then, years ago I ...

species in the New Orleans area. Each of them brings a unique personality to our gardens, and each can be used in a variety of growing conditions. Among the commonly grown hibiscus species are the ...