Learn when and how to prune rosemary correctly for bushier growth, stronger stems, and aromatic foliage while avoiding the mistakes that can damage woody plants.

Linda Everhart•Aug 20, 2026

Discover the traditional uses and potential health benefits of dwarf mallow (Malva neglecta), including its soothing properties, edible parts, and safety considerations

Linda Everhart•Aug 19, 2026

Save money next spring by collecting flower seeds in August. Learn when and how to harvest zinnia, marigold, sunflower, cosmos, calendula, and more.

Linda Everhart•Aug 18, 2026

Learn why August can be the ideal time to prune lavender after flowering, how much to cut, where to make cuts, and mistakes to avoid before winter.

Linda Everhart•Aug 17, 2026

Discover 9 colorful lawn alternatives that can replace traditional grass, from flowering clover and creeping thyme to sedges, violets, sedum, and native groundcovers.

Linda Everhart•Aug 17, 2026

Discover where to put a Christmas cactus for maximum blooms, including the best light, temperature, nighttime darkness, and placement mistakes to avoid.

Linda Everhart•Aug 16, 2026

Discover the surprising benefits and uses of horseradish leaves, including their culinary value, glucosinolates, traditional uses, nutrition, and safety tips.

Linda Everhart•Aug 16, 2026

including traditional digestive and respiratory uses, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity, plus important safety considerations.

Linda Everhart•Aug 16, 2026

Learn how to identify and fix 10 common tomato problems, from blossom end rot and cracking to yellow leaves, curling, pests, and fungal diseases.

Linda Everhart•Aug 14, 2026

Learn how to overwinter dahlias successfully. Discover when to dig tubers, how to clean and dry them, the best storage conditions, and how to replant in spring.

Linda Everhart•Aug 13, 2026

Discover 5 essential August peony tasks that help protect next year's blooms. Learn how to water, manage foliage, remove disease, control weeds, and prepare peonies for fall.

Linda Everhart•Aug 13, 2026

Learn how to deadhead mums correctly for fuller, longer-lasting fall blooms. Discover when to remove spent flowers, what to avoid, and how to keep chrysanthemums looking beautiful.

Linda Everhart•Aug 12, 2026