Lavender Care: How to Keep It Alive Through Winter
The Infirmary | Lavender Care Lavender is a Mediterranean shrub that does best with sun, sharp drainage and very little fuss. Most lavender that dies … Read more
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Peony Care: Why Peonies Won’t Bloom and How to Fix It
The Infirmary | Peony Care Peony care comes down to planting right once: full sun, well-drained soil, plenty of space and, above all, shallow planting. … Read more
Bougainvillea Care: Why It Won’t Bloom and How to Fix It
The Lab | Bougainvillea Bougainvillea care comes down to strong sun, soil that drains well and dries between waterings, and a light hand with fertilizer … Read more
Aloe Vera Care Indoors: How to Keep It Plump and Healthy
The Infirmary | Aloe vera Care Aloe vera care is simple once you match the plant’s desert habits: lots of light, a gritty mix that … Read more
Rhododendron Care: Soil pH, Pruning and Yellow Leaves
The Infirmary | Rhododendron Care Rhododendrons (including azaleas) are shallow-rooted shrubs that need acidic, well-drained, organic soil, dappled shade and steady moisture. Most problems come … Read more
Japanese Morning Glory (Ipomoea nil): How to Grow Asagao
The Lab | Japanese Morning Glory Care The Japanese morning glory (Ipomoea nil, synonym Pharbitis nil), called asagao in Japan, is an annual twining vine … Read more
Hydrangea macrophylla Care: Blooms, Pruning and Flower Color
The Infirmary | Bigleaf Hydrangea Bigleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla) is the mophead and lacecap shrub whose flowers can turn blue or pink depending on the … Read more
Lilac Bush Not Blooming? 5 Causes and How to Fix Them
The Infirmary | Lilac Not Blooming A lilac bush not blooming almost always comes down to one of four things: it was pruned at the … Read more
Asparagus Fern Care: Why It Drops Needles and How to Fix It
The Lab | Asparagus densiflorus and A. setaceus Asparagus fern care is simple once you know what the plant wants: bright light, evenly moist soil … Read more