Latest articles by Madeleine Streets
7 gardening tasks you should do in February for a bountiful spring
February may be a quiet month for growing, but there are still a lot of useful tasks to get done now to help prepare your garden for the months ahead.
7 vegetable seeds to sow in February for a bountiful spring harvest
The earth may just be softening up, but February is a great time to get ahead of your vegetable harvest and plant these 7 crops now.
5 plants to prune in February for healthy spring growth
Pruning back old and diseased growth now will help these five different plants thrive later in the year, so you can enjoy a greater flowering season.
Don’t throw it away! Here's how to care for your Christmas cactus when the holiday season is over
Although commonly bought as a holiday plant, there’s no reason not to enjoy the Christmas cactus all year round with these easy steps.
7 plants you can start growing indoors for January
It may be cold outside, but you can still get a headstart on your spring gardening by planting and tending to these seeds indoors.
7 plants to prune in January for the best spring growth
Prune these plants during the winter, to remove any unneeded or dying vegetation, and put them in the best position for spring.
What to do with a poinsettia after Christmas
If you have a Christmas poinsetta, here's how to make it last all year round.
11 products organized people keep in their kitchen
If you want a beautifully arranged kitchen, check out these essential things to keep it organized.
How to protect your bird feeder from hungry squirrels in 5 steps
If neighborhood squirrels are taking over your bird feeder, here are a few safe and gentle methods to keep them at bay so those seeds can feed birds instead.
5 tips to keep your Christmas cactus flowering year after year
This popular plant is a great way to introduce color during the wintertime, so here’s how to keep your Christmas cactus in its best blooming condition.
7 plants to bring indoors for November
Winter frosts and freezing temperatures can damage your perennial plants, so keep them healthy for spring by moving them indoors this November.
9 winter flowers you should plant right now for a vibrant Christmas garden
Keep your garden looking bright and cheerful this holiday season by planting some winter-flowering species now.
7 sustainable ways to use cardboard in your yard
The humble cardboard box can actually become a very useful piece of yard equipment. Here's how.
Now's the time to plant your allium bulbs — here's how to do it the right way
If you’re hoping to have a bountiful harvest of allium blooms next spring, you’ll want to plant you bulbs at the right time, in the right way, to ensure success.
9 reasons why every home needs a peace lily, according to experts
Indoor plants are a great way to introduce life and color to your home, but the peace lily offers several extra benefits that make it a interior design favorite.
5 fall lawncare tips you need to know, according to experts
After months of heavy wear, your lawn needs some careful maintenance to help it survive through to next summer. Here are five easy steps to prepare for it this season.
5 ways to use coffee grounds in your yard — reduce waste and increase nutrients
Experts share these zero-waste ways of getting the most out of your coffee grounds.
7 ways to add calcium to your soil for healthier plants
Calcium plays a crucial role in plant growth but often gets forgotten by gardeners. Here’s why you should be supplementing your soil with calcium.
7 ways you can use lemon juice in your laundry routine
Transform your dirty laundry with this common kitchen ingredient that is affordable, sustainable and incredibly effective at keeping your clothes fresh and clean.
7 pruning mistakes that could damage your tomato plant
Pruning is an important part of plant maintenance, but tomatoes can suffer if you prune the wrong way. Here are 7 common mistakes that could be hindering, not helping, growth.
7 ways to increase the yield from your tomato plants
Tomato plants are some of the easiest to grow. But, if you want a bountiful harvest this year, read these 7 tips.
5 warning signs that your houseplants have heat stress — and what to do about it
Intense summer heat can play havoc on your houseplants, even if they live inside full time. Here’s how to tell if your plants are hit by heat stress and what you can do to treat them.
9 plants you never need to deadhead —here's why you should leave them alone this summer
Deadheading can be a practical way to remove old flowers and encourage new growth, but it isn’t always necessary. These 9 plants use other methods to survive another year.
