Wooden stakes and twine supporting a tomato planting in Massachusetts. Note the mix of weathered and newer stakes: supports get reused for years. Photo: Dwight
Strong light brings out color in many air plants. Under good grow lights, blushing like this is a healthy sign. Photo: Esin Üstün, Wikimedia Commons
A clump of Tillandsia albida rosettes. Leave pups attached and an air plant becomes a cluster like this. Photo: Abd2206, Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Air plants on an open driftwood mount, where air can reach every side. Photo: John Thagard, Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0) Watering an air plant
A freshly lifted clump: several new tubers hanging from one crown at the base of last year’s stems. Every viable division needs a piece of
Roof overhead, open sides, shade netting and a raised floor: a curing setup built for airflow, Saga Prefecture, Japan. Photo: Pekachu, Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA
Lilacs are a favorite of many gardeners for their sweet fragrance and attractive blooms. However, if you have recently noticed that the leaves on your
Rosemary is a popular herb used in cooking and gardening. It is known for its fragrant aroma and flavor, as well as its hardiness and
A newly planted ‘Winter Red’ winterberry with a ring-style watering bag over its root ball. Until roots spread, this small zone is all the shrub
A mature sassafras beside a street, with overhead lines running past its crown. A tree like this is well beyond do-it-yourself pruning. Photo: Douglas Goldman,
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