This Simple Trick Stops Pots From Cracking In The Cold

Why Pots Crack in Winter How to Protect Plant Pots From Frost Additional Tips Mistakes to Avoid Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. Can a Bougainvillea Stay Outside in Winter? Is Winterizing Necessary? Bougainvillea Winter Care What to Do in Spring FAQ Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours....

January 9, 2026 · 2 min · 372 words · Adam Galindo

Try The Trend – Turn Any Bed Into A Keyhole Garden With This Clever In

What Is Keyhole Gardening? Benefits Of Keyhole Gardening Turn Any Bed Into A Keyhole Garden With An In-Ground Composter How To Make A Keyhole Garden Frequently Asked Questions Bonnie Grant is a professional landscaper with a Certification in Urban Gardening. She has been gardening and writing for 15 years. A former professional chef, she has a passion for edible landscaping.

January 9, 2026 · 1 min · 60 words · William Helmus

Turn Your Grocery Store Poinsettia Into A Stunning Holiday Centerpiece With These 5 Easy Ideas

A Rustic Holiday Gathering Bowl Simply Sculptural Stems Botanical Display Under Glass Mini Topiary Trees Whimsical Candlelight Centerpiece Melanie is an experienced gardener and has worked in homes and gardens media for over 20 years. She previously served as Editor on Period Living magazine, and worked for Homes & Gardens , Gardening Etc , Real Homes , and Homebuilding & Renovating . Melanie has spent the last few years transforming her own garden, which is constantly evolving as a work in progress....

January 9, 2026 · 2 min · 314 words · Brian Peterson

What To Do With Your Christmas Cactus After It Flowers To Get A Second Flush In Spring (Plus, What Not To Do!)

The Secret Key to More Blooms 3 Ways to Rebloom But Don’t Do This! FAQs Care Essentials Janey is a former assistant editor of the UK’s oldest gardening magazine, Amateur Gardening, where she worked for five years. For the last few years, she has also been writing and editing content for digital gardening brands GardeningEtc and Homes & Gardens. She’s taken part in a range of conservation and rewilding projects for the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) and the British Trust for Conservation Volunteers (BTCV) as a way of exploring her horticultural horizons....

January 9, 2026 · 2 min · 322 words · Elaine Sawyer

Your Bird Feeder Could Be Attracting Rats

Why Are Rats Attracted to My Bird Feeder? How to Keep Rats Away from Bird Feeders Kathleen Walters joined Gardening Know How as a Content Editor in 2024, but she grew up helping her mom in the garden. She holds a bachelor’s degree in History from Miami University and a master’s degree in Public History from Wright State University. Before this, Kathleen worked for almost a decade as a Park Ranger with the National Park Service in Dayton, Ohio....

January 9, 2026 · 1 min · 108 words · Clifton Burns

10 Snake Plant Varieties To Elevate Your Indoor Plant Collection

Stunning Snake Plant Varieties Frequently Asked Questions Bonnie Grant is a professional landscaper with a Certification in Urban Gardening. She has been gardening and writing for 15 years. A former professional chef, she has a passion for edible landscaping. Amy Draiss Digital Community Manager

January 8, 2026 · 1 min · 44 words · Levi Bessel

5 Ways To Protect Your Garden Against Flooding This Spring, According To An Expert

Use No-Till Techniques Cover the Ground Slow It, Spread It, Sink It Boost Rain Water Harvesting Efforts Work Within Your Community Frequently Asked Questions Kim Stoddart is a multi award-winning UK journalist and leading authority on climate change resilient gardening, particularly home food growing. She is the author of The Climate Change Resilient Vegetable Garden and co-author of The Climate Change Garden, as well as the editor of the world’s oldest gardening magazine, Amateur Gardening, which was founded in 1884....

January 8, 2026 · 1 min · 139 words · Liza Ayres

8 Plants To Give Your Garden A Downton Abbey Look This Fall (Plus 4 To Save For Spring)

Downton Abbey-Inspired Plants to Add in Fall Hydrangeas White Roses Penstemons Foxgloves Hollyhocks Delphiniums Lavender Thyme Plants to Save for Spring Ornamental Pear Trees Yew Topiary Wildflowers Peach Trees Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic!) gardener and has worked in media for over a decade. She previously served as digital editor at Stylist magazine, and has written extensively for Ideal Home , Woman & Home , Homes & Gardens , and a handful of other titles....

January 8, 2026 · 1 min · 139 words · Rowena Paige

Are Snake Plants Toxic To Dogs? Keep Your Pup Safe Around These Popular Houseplants

Are Snake Plants Toxic to Dogs? What Happens If a Dog Eats a Snake Plant? How to Keep Dogs Safe Around Snake Plants What To Do If Your Dog Eats a Snake Plant Frequently Asked Questions Amy Grant has been gardening for 30 years and writing for 15. A professional chef and caterer, Amy’s area of expertise is culinary gardening.

January 8, 2026 · 1 min · 60 words · Teresa Mccloud

Grow These 8 Pretty Peony Colors To Include In Your Garden For A Spectacular Spring Rainbow

Coral Pink – ‘Coral Magic’ 2.Yellow Green – ‘Green Lotus’ White – ‘Angel Choir’ Rich Red – ‘Burma’ Copper – ‘Kopper Kettle’ Apricot – ‘Singing In The Rain’ Baby Pink – ‘Sarah Bernhardt’ Mahogany – ‘Buckeye Belle’ FAQs Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer....

January 8, 2026 · 2 min · 249 words · Chad Habeck

How To Create Bright Indirect Light For Houseplants

What is Indirect Light for Plants? What is Bright Indirect Light? What is Low Light? Tips for Creating Indirect Light The Consequences of Not Providing Filtered Light for Plants Discover More Houseplant Lighting Topics Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs.

January 8, 2026 · 1 min · 59 words · Amy Wilson

I Asked A Floral Designer How To Copy Kendall Jenner'S Breathtaking Flower Arrangements

Shop the Look Think Cohesion, Not One-Off Bouquets Choose the Right Scale for Each Room Work Tonally for a Sophisticated Look Avoid Common Styling Mistakes Keep Arrangements Fresh Longer Elegant, Intentional, and Totally Livable Sarah is a lifestyle and entertainment writer with over a decade of experience covering everything from celebrity news to home and style trends. Her work has appeared in outlets including Bustle, The Everygirl, Hello Giggles, and Woman’s Day....

January 8, 2026 · 1 min · 98 words · Kenneth Maynard

I Was Amazed By How Well This Wine Cork Hack Cleaned And Sharpened My Pruners

Why Use a Wine Cork? Gather Supplies Clean Blades Wipe & Polish Sharpen Blade Oil Pruners Melanie is an experienced gardener and has worked in homes and gardens media for over 20 years. She previously served as Editor on Period Living magazine, and worked for Homes & Gardens , Gardening Etc , Real Homes , and Homebuilding & Renovating . Melanie has spent the last few years transforming her own garden, which is constantly evolving as a work in progress....

January 8, 2026 · 1 min · 115 words · Samuel Mullins

I Was Losing The Battle With Houseplant Pests

Basil Mint Rosemary Lavender Lemongrass Thyme Sage Oregano Bay Laurel Chives Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs.

January 8, 2026 · 1 min · 36 words · Kerry Kocieda

I'M A Professional Gardening Writer And Have Planted My Own Forest

Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. Her extended family includes some 30 houseplants and hundreds of outdoor plants, including 250 trees, which are her main passion. Spengler currently splits her life between San Francisco and the French Basque Country, though she was raised in Alaska, giving her experience of gardening in a range of climates....

January 8, 2026 · 1 min · 100 words · Michelle Martin

Meghan Markle’S Flower Sprinkles Are A Beautiful Way To Bring Winter Blooms To The Table

Grow or Source Cold-Hardy Edible Flowers Summer Flowers to Grow for Sprinkles How to Dry Petals Using Edible Flower Petals in Winter Foods and Drinks A Garden That Feeds the Senses Year-Round Sarah is a lifestyle and entertainment writer with over a decade of experience covering everything from celebrity news to home and style trends. Her work has appeared in outlets including Bustle, The Everygirl, Hello Giggles, and Woman’s Day....

January 8, 2026 · 1 min · 96 words · Guy Julian

Queer Eye’S Tan France Is Bringing Garden-To-Table Charm To Holiday Baking

Bring Winter Berries Indoors Add Herbs for Fragrance and Flavor Style a Garden-Inspired Holiday Table Make Flowers and Fruit the Star of Your Presentation Sarah is a lifestyle and entertainment writer with over a decade of experience covering everything from celebrity news to home and style trends. Her work has appeared in outlets including Bustle, The Everygirl, Hello Giggles, and Woman’s Day. When she’s not writing about the latest viral moment, she’s cultivating her love of gardening and bringing a storyteller’s eye to all things green and growing....

January 8, 2026 · 1 min · 88 words · Justin Robare

Sow These 4 Fast

Herbs for Quick Wins Sweet Basil Cilantro Mint Chives Special Considerations Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. Her extended family includes some 30 houseplants and hundreds of outdoor plants, including 250 trees, which are her main passion....

January 8, 2026 · 1 min · 106 words · David Student

The Internet Is Obsessed With Meghan Markle'S Oversized Planter

Understanding the Appeal Where to Find Meghan Markle’s Oversized Planter Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic!) gardener and has worked in media for over a decade. She previously served as digital editor at Stylist magazine, and has written extensively for Ideal Home , Woman & Home , Homes & Gardens , and a handful of other titles. Kayleigh is passionate about wildlife-friendly gardening, and recently cancelled her weekend plans to build a mini pond when her toddler found a frog living in their water barrel....

January 8, 2026 · 1 min · 120 words · Helen Brookens

Time For Teal: 7 Terrific Teal Plants To Grow In Your Home Garden

Eucalyptus Yucca ‘Excalibur’ Blue Echeveria Pampas ‘Blue Bayou’ Hosta spp. Sedum ‘Marina’ Juniper ‘Blue Star’ Tonya Barnett has been gardening for 13 years. Flowers are her passion. She has transformed her backyard into a cut flower garden, which she regularly chronicles on her YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/@tonyawiththeflowers. Get Out Your Pruners Get the Timing Right Why Do It? Your Shopping List Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic!) gardener and has worked in media for over a decade....

January 8, 2026 · 1 min · 170 words · Virginia Henry