How to Prune a Pothos Plant for Fuller, Bushier Growth
The Infirmary | Pruning Pothos How to prune a pothos plant: with clean scissors, cut each long or bare vine back to just above a … Read more
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How to Care for Lucky Bamboo: Water, Light and Yellow Stalks
The Infirmary | Dracaena sanderiana Here’s how to care for lucky bamboo in a sentence: bright indirect light, clean chlorine-free water changed regularly, and very … Read more
How to Grow Succulents: Light, Soil Mix and Watering Tips
The Infirmary | How to Grow Succulents How to grow succulents: give them lots of bright light, a fast-draining mix in a pot with a … Read more
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
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
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
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