Walking out to your garden to find your favorite century plant looking like a heap of soggy, gray mush is a heartbreaking sight for any gardener. Most people would be tempted to grab a pair of ...
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Agave plant care and growing tips

Agave's spiky leaves make it a popular drought-tolerant plant. Here's how to care for an agave plant in your container garden ...
A dramatic garden transformation featuring the removal of an enormous agave plant.
In many parts of North America, January is when most outdoor plants are dormant. Spring is months away, leaving gardeners feeling like there's nothing they can do outside in their garden. Yet there ...
While many of us might still be lounging indoors recovering from Christmas festivities some intrepid gardeners will be braving the snow and ice outside. And among their tasks are likely to be trimming ...
Our gardens are mostly dormant in January, so many gardeners assume there’s nothing to be done outdoors, however winter is actually one of the most important times of year for pruning certain plants.
Winter’s chill has settled in, and many gardeners grab their shears thinking, “Time to tame the garden!” But hold up—January pruning isn’t always your friend. Some plants are still in their dormancy, ...
Learn to prune your trees the right way without calling a pro and you'll not only grow a beautiful, healthy garden — you'll also save money. One challenge when pruning the plants, shrubs, and trees in ...
We recently moved into a home with two apple trees. I was told that they need to be pruned every year. Could you please give ...