Kristine Lofgren

How to Identify and Treat Common Camellia Diseases

How to Propagate Pine Trees from Seed

Tips for Growing Impatiens Indoors

13 of the Best Winter Pear Varieties to Grow at Home

How to Identify and Control 7 Garlic Diseases

How to Identify and Control 5 Camellia Pests

Winter and Summer Pears: What’s the Difference?

How to Overwinter Hosta Plants

Learn About Pear Tree Pollination

How to Grow and Care for Euphorbia Euphorbia spp.

Tips for Growing Honeycrisp Apples Malus domestica ‘Honeycrisp’

The scent. The sound as the needles jostle in the breeze. The enduring color. Pines are extraordinarily popular for a rea

We aren’t all blessed with acres and acres of land. Most of us have to make do with a smal

When I first started exploring roses, I thought myself to be pretty educated once I knew the difference between a David Austin and a Knock Out. And then I discovered a whole new world of

My grandparents’ neighbor had a corkscrew weeping willow tree, and I was convinced it was something out of a fantasy world. How else do you explain the long, weeping, twisted bra

I firmly believe that everyone should have some garlic growing in their garden. The plants take up hardly any space,

Every gardener knows the routine. You spend the day outside working, and you eventually find yourself overheating. Maybe you strip down to a short-sleeved shirt. Only now, your arms are getting sunburnt an

With a few exceptions, apples (Malus x domestica) need a nearby friend so they can pollinate each other and subsequently develop fruit. You can’t just plant one tree a

When you go through as much garlic as I do, it’s wise to set aside some garden space to grow your own bulbs.And I always plant a few extras wit

I love gardening, so I don’t mind that some plants demand more of my attention than others.I’m not mad when I have to grab the pruners to

By the time mid-spring rolls around, your garden is probably a riot of flowers and colors. How could anything possibly compete with the abundance? Well, it’s easy if you’re a crabapple.The riotous robe of colorful, fragrant crabapple

When you spot its ethereal plumes swaying in the wind, it’s clear why pampas grass has rocketed to the top of everyone’s wish list.I nearly passed out when I saw how much a couple of dried stal

Growing fruit trees isn’t always easy. The pests, the late freezes, and the skill necessary to prune them right can feel a bit overwhelming.It’s especially frustrating when someone

Jasmine is enchanting. The white flowers cloak the vines like a blanket of stars, but it’s the scent that holds us in its thrall.Infusing perfumes, candles, and soaps,

Have you ever peeked inside a magnolia flower? At the center, there’s this funky-looking protrusion. It kind of looks like a colorful pine cone.We link to vendors to help you find rel

Lettuce is one of those plants that you can usually count on to give you a hefty harvest with minimal fuss.You probably won’t have to beg, c

Let’s face it: a septic drainage field can be an eyesore. Most people just cover theirs up with some lawn and call it a day.When something goes wrong, these

We don’t usually grow roses for the foliage. It’s nice and all, but it’s those flowers that we really want. But that doesn’t mean we don’t mind if the leaves start to rain down off the plant like raindrops in a spring storm.Even if they aren’t as beautiful as the bl

Congratulations! You had a bumper crop of sage this year! Or maybe you found a baker’s dozen of potted basil plants on clearance at your grocery store.Whatever the reason, you ha

Zucchini is a favorite of home gardeners for good reason: it’s prolific, easy to grow, and the fruits taste so darn good.But these plant may be attacked by a whole range o

Whether you’re looking to dip your toe into the big world of bonsai or you just nabbed a cute little tree on impulse at the store, you’re probably wondering how to handle your first plant.At its most basic, bonsai is a beautiful exa

Dahlias kind of blow my mind. Some of them look absolutely fake. There’s no way a flower that intricate and colorful could possibly be real, right?We link to vendors to help you find relevant products

You waged a winning battle against marauding pests. You warded off nasty diseases. You watered, pruned, fertilized, and propped those vines up.Now it’s harvest time, and

Not so long ago, the idea of shipping roses across the country was almost unheard of. If you wanted a particular type, you bought it locally or you couldn’t buy it all.While I’m all for supporting local businesses, this

Chances are you’ve seen juniper shrubs growing all over the place, from the carefully sculpted topiaries flanking the doorway of a home, to the wild plants thriving in the unlikeliest of places.Junipers grow in a massive range of environmental c

While one dumb cane is good, two (or three, or four…) are even better.But if you’re like me, you’d rather spend your hard-earned