Savvy Gardening

Kalanchoe care: Tips to help your flowering kalanchoe thrive indoors

Flowering kalanchoe plants are reasonably low-maintenance houseplants that draw you in at the garden center because of their numerous, cheerful, tiny flowers. Once those blooms have faded, the plant features succulent leaves that are interesting enough to look at while you wait for a fresh flush of flowers. Paying a little bit of attention to kalanchoe care will ensure your plants thrive year-round—and rebloom for you.

Bottom watering plants: An effective technique for watering houseplants

Written by Niki Jabbour

When it comes to houseplants, watering is one of the hardest skills to master. Too little water and your plants die. Too much water and your plants die. No wonder new and experienced houseplants parents are worried about watering. This is where the technique of bottom watering plants comes in. Read on to learn more about the many benefits of bottom watering plants.

Plumosa fern: How to grow and care for this unique houseplant

Written by Jessica Walliser

There is a lot to love about the plumosa fern. Not only is the appearance of this plant unique (and downright funky!), it’s also a tough, adaptable, and surprisingly easy-to-grow plant. In this article, I’ll share my best growing tips for the plumosa fern and offer you all the plant care information you’ll need for success.
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Christmas wreath material: Gather boughs, bows, and other festive accessories

Written by Tara Nolan

Collecting my Christmas wreath material is a yearly tradition. I’ll “shop” in my backyard for juniper and cedar branches. Some years I’ll include Frasier fir stems cut from the bottom of my Christmas tree or pine boughs I’ve purchased at my local garden center. I like to include more than one type of greenery to add a variety of textures. Then I accessorize, usually with some type of small ornaments or ribbon. I thought I’d gather up a few tips to share that will show how easy it is to DIY your own wreath.

Growing kale in winter: How to plant, grow, and protect winter kale

Written by Niki Jabbour

Kale is a cold season superstar, thriving in the spring, autumn, and yes, even winter garden. We harvest a handful of hardy kale varieties throughout the winter months for salads, chips, smoothies, and soups. Depending where you live, winter kale can be left in the open garden or grown in a season extender like a cold frame, mini hoop tunnel, or greenhouse. And the best part is that kale is an easy-to-grow green that forms beautiful, productive plants. Below you’ll find everything you need to know about growing kale in winter.

String of dolphins: A complete guide to growing this unique houseplant

Written by Jessica Walliser

If you’re looking for a striking houseplant to add to your collection, look no further than string of dolphins. You may already be familiar with its more common relatives, string of pearls and string of bananas, but string of dolphins has a unique look all its own. Sometimes also called dolphin necklace, I find it to be the most intriguing member of this unique group of succulent plants. In this article, I’ll discuss how to care for a string of dolphins plant year-round and what to do to ensure it is thriving and healthy.
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