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Wait, you’re supposed to prune these things? If you’re a Rural Sprout regular, then it’s probably safe to say you know I’m a huge fan of Christmas cactuses. And by …
How & When to Prune Your Christmas Cactus (& Why You Need To) Read MoreIf you’re having your morning cup of joe and decide to do a quick internet search for “using coffee grounds in the garden,” you’ll be met with a deluge of …
Why You Should NEVER Use Coffee Grounds In Your Garden Read More
Every year more than 35 million poinsettias are purchased over the holidays. This number makes up nearly a quarter of all potted plants purchased every year. That’s a lot of …
How to Keep A Poinsettia Alive For Years & Turn It Red Again Read More
Filling your garden with an abundance of gorgeous flowers can be as simple as scattering seeds on the ground in spring. It’s really that easy. Pick a sunny site, amend …
10 Flower Seeds You Can Direct Sow Outside Read More
Operating under the cover of darkness, slugs and snails can do massive damage to garden plants in a very short period of time. Each evening, they leave their cool and …
8 Natural Ways To Stop Slugs & Snails Destroying Your Plants Read More
Inch plant, spiderwort, Wandering Dude, whatever you call them, tradescantia is the perfect houseplant for when you get tired of all the philodendrons that look the same. Tradescantia, which are native to …
7 Things Everyone with a Tradescantia (Wandering Dude) Should Know Read More
If you garden long enough, you’ll eventually experience the joy of waging war against a plant you just had to have, only to find out later that it was bent …
9 Plants You’ll Wish You Never Planted Read More
Although soil is an important foundation of plant care, it can be a pain sometimes. Whether it’s making a mess of your floors or attracting pests and bacteria into your …
7 Houseplants You Can Grow In Water – No Soil Required Read More
Inch plant, spiderwort, Wandering Dude, whatever you call them, tradescantia is the perfect houseplant for when you get tired of all the philodendrons that look the same. Tradescantia, which are native to …
7 Things Everyone with a Tradescantia (Wandering Dude) Should Know Read More
This spring, while you’re out tidying your flower beds, don’t forget to cut a handful of hosta shoots to go with dinner. Hostas are a classic landscape filler, immediately recognizable …
How to Eat Hosta Shoots in Spring (Without Sacrificing Summer Foliage) Read More