How to Grow & Care for Blueberries in Containers

Blueberries grow well in pots and are a great solution if you do not have optimal garden soil. Blueberry plants will thrive and bear fruit in containers if given full sun. Wait to plant the bushes in containers until early to midspring in the coldest zones. The Spruce / Kara Riley With big pots, putting the containers on rolling casters makes it easier to follow the sun. Replicate the spacing, depth, and support for all of themplant one blueberry bush per pot....

May 4, 2025 · 4 min · 822 words · Allison Jones DDS

How to Grow & Care for Butternut Squash

The plants are annuals that grow in almost any climate. They are planted in spring, following the last frost of the season. For smaller space gardens, bush varieties of butternut squash are also available. The Spruce / Steven Merkel The plant requires full sun and slightly acidic to neutral soil. Read on for our growing guide. More time in the sun is fine, provided the plants are not overheated. The Spruce / Steven Merkel...

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 419 words · Karen Mitchell

How to Grow & Care for Calibrachoa (Million Bells)

Although it is a short-lived perennial in warm climates, calibrachoa is grown as an annual almost everywhere. Calibrachoa is a prolific bloomer and produces 1-inch blossoms that resemble tiny petunias. The compact leaves are oval-shaped and a bit sticky. The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova In most growing zones, calibrachoa is best planted or repotted in the spring. The plant blooms continuously through the growing season until the first frost, and the flowersattract butterflies and hummingbirds....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 525 words · Deanna Mayer

How to Grow & Care for Chinese Evergreen (Aglaonema) Indoors

Indoor plants rarely produce flowers. In theChinese practice of feng shui,Aglaonemais thought to bring luck, prosperity, and success. However, keep in mind that these plants can be toxic to dogs and cats. The Spruce / Leticia Almeida Beloved for its (nearly) hands-free care, the plant is simple to nurture. Take care not to expose any variety to direct sunlight, as harsh rays easily burn the delicate leaves. Soil Typically, a well-drained, slightly acidicpotting soilis perfect for Chinese evergreen....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 479 words · Andrea Smith

How to Grow & Care for Crepe Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica)

Crepe Myrtle Care This species ofLagerstroemiais generally a lower maintenance selection. As always, it all starts with planning and selecting the right location. The rest of the care is all about site conditions and some basic maintenance. The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova Be prepared for it to grow up to 25-30 ft. tall. Topping crepe myrtles is such a common mistake it has been dubbed “crepe murder.” Crepe myrtle needs full sun to thrive....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 351 words · Benjamin Adams

How to Grow & Care for Fava Beans (Broad Beans)

Fava beans are not twining climbers like many other bean species. The leaves are rounded and look more likepealeaves than bean foliage. These plants thrive in full to partial sun and don’t require fertilization. The Spruce / Heidi Kolsky Alternatively, plant as soon as danger of frost has passed for a summer harvest. Selecting a Planting Site Fava beans need a sunny spot with well-draining soil. check that no nearby plants will create too much shade for them as they leaf out in the spring....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 527 words · Vincent Smith

How to Grow & Care for Fishbone Cactus

Don’t have enough sun for desert cacti? This cactus thrives in lower light! The Spruce / Cori Sears The fishbone cactusisnt your average cactus. The Spruce / Cori Sears This tropical,epiphytic plantis perfect for those who dont have the right conditions to help adesert cactusthrive. A fishbone cactus does well in less sunlight and flourishes in humid conditions. Read on for our fishbone cactus care guide. The Spruce / Cori Sears...

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 465 words · Joshua Weiss

How to Grow & Care for Goldfish Plant

Read on for our care and growing guide. However, see to it it’s still placed at a distance so no pet can reach its leaves. Light Goldfish plants prefer bright light, but they don’t like direct light. The Spruce / Krystal Slagle They can also successfully be grown undergrow lightsindoors, especially during the winter. Soil A light, fast-draining potting soil, like a succulent mix, is perfect. you might use fortified soils....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 523 words · Michelle Greene

How to Grow & Care for Grape Hyacinth (Muscari)

These plants are often grown in containers to control their spread. Light Grape hyacinth does best in full sun but tolerates partial shade. These are ideal areas for planting grape hyacinths, as well as many other spring bulbs. The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova Soil For the best results, plant grape hyacinth in any well-drained soil around your property. Additionally, grape hyacinth is not at all picky about soil’spH level. This helps to prevent bulb rot issues throughout the months that they’re not in bloom....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 419 words · Christina Marshall

How to Grow & Care for Harry Lauder's Walking Stick (Contorted Filbert)

The woody shrub’s twisted branches make it a popular choice. Rounded green leaves are serrated and slightly hairy. Yellow catkins hanging from the branches create quite a show in the late winter or early spring. The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova The ‘Contorta’ variation was discovered during the mid-1800s in England. Winter and spring are the best seasons for this shrub. This plant offers no fall-foliage color of note. The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova...

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 399 words · Lori Brown

How to Grow & Care for Horseradish

The Spruce / Meg MacDonald Horseradishis a clump-formingperennial plantthat’s categorized as both a vegetable and an herb. It requires full sun and well-draining soil. Root pieces should be planted at a 45-degree angle roughly three inches deep. The Spruce / Meg MacDonald Space them around 18 inches apart. A support structure shouldnt be necessary. Ideally they should receive at least six hours of direct sunlight on most days. The Spruce / Meg MacDonald...

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 621 words · Richard Carroll

How to Grow & Care for Huernia Zebrina (Lifesaver)

The Spruce / Phoebe Cheong Huernia zebrina is auniquesmall perennialsucculentthat grows in a creeping pattern. Read on for our care and growing guide. It can even be grown in a dish garden. The stems of Huernia zebrina change to red under stronger light exposureMelodyanneM / Getty Images In its native range in southern Africa, its an understory plant. An eastern- or western-facing window that provides partial shade is best. Southern exposure with midday sun and extreme heat will stress the plant and make it susceptible to disease....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 373 words · Lucas Mitchell

How to Grow & Care for Joseph's Coat (Joyweed)

Most people grow it as an annual or keep it as a houseplant in a bright window. The dark green leaves feature pink, orange, red, yellow, copper, or purple splotches. Some are multiple colors dappled into one plant. The Spruce / Adrienne Legault Joseph’s coat produces flowers, but the blooms are mini accents to an already vibrant plant. Start growing these plants indoors in late winter and transplant them outdoors after the last frost date....

May 4, 2025 · 4 min · 685 words · Jason Alvarado