What’s the best season to divide perennials?
Propagation
Dividing an African Violet
I noticed my African violet seems to have two growing centers from which new leaves are coming. It is giving the plant a very odd shape and I’d like to split it into two new plants. Are there any tricks to dividing an African violet?
Preventing Damping Off
Here are some tips to follow to prevent damping-off, a fungal disease that often attacks young seedlings in containers.
February is Seed Month at Horticulture
February is already upon us, and we have some gardening goodness to help you through this sometimes-wicked-weather month. It seems like the first day of spring won’t come soon enough, but we can make use of the few weeks left before the thaw to get seeds started. To help you in that endeavor, we’re hosting a month-long seed giveaway.
Propagating Jade
How to propagate a jade plant.
Starting Sweet Peas from Seed
Tips for starting sweet peas from seed indoors and transplanting sweet peas into the garden.
Growing with Artificial Light
Getting ready to start seeds indoors? Here are a few tips to follow before you fire up your light stand.
Dividing Hardy Mums
When should I divide my hardy mums?
Ways To Clean Seeds
Here are some easy ways to clean the seed you collect from flowering plants, fruits and vegetables.
Cleaning Seed
Question: Should I clean the seed I collect from my plants? How? Answer: Yes, you should clean the seed you collect. Cleaning the seed will tell you how much you actually have. To allow additional curing, I usually put off …
Tip of the Week: Divide Irises in Summer
Midsummer to autumn is the best time to divide clumps of Siberian, Japanese and bearded iris. Here’s how.