Seasons
October means dahlias
From late summer until the first frost, dahlias are the flower of the market. Why they are worth the short vase life, and how to make the most of it.
Care guide
Notes on making a bouquet last, choosing the right plant for the room and what is in season.
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Care
Six habits that make cut flowers last longer
A clean vase, a sharp knife and five minutes every other day. The small things that add three or four days to any bouquet.
Seasons
Peony season is short. Here is how to enjoy it.
Peonies arrive in late April and are gone by the end of June. How to choose them, how to open them and why a closed bud is a good sign.
Plants
When, and how, to repot a house plant
Roots coming out of the bottom, water running straight through, a plant that has stopped growing. The signs, the right season and the five-minute method.
Care
Why do tulips keep growing in the vase?
Tulips can grow another inch or two after they are cut, and they bend toward the light. Here is what is going on, and how to keep them standing.
Plants
Seven plants for a low-light room
A north-facing window does not have to mean plastic plants. These seven cope with shade and still look good a year later.
