Mo & Min

Prune loropetalum right after spring bloom, not in summer, to protect next year’s flowers — light shaping only after mid-June if necessary.

Learn whether you can propagate a fern with division, rhizome cuttings, bulbils, or spores — plus which method works fastest at home.

Move the cutting to bright shade and keep the humidity tent on until roots appear at six weeks — that single habit saves more dogwood cuttings than any rooting hormone ever will.

Can you bring ferns inside for winter? Yes, but timing and humidity make the difference between a fern that thrives indoors and one that turns brown in weeks.

Learn when and how to prune lantana for the best blooms. Can you prune lantana? Yes—cut in spring after frost for dense growth and more flowers.

Can you keep a hydrangea in a pot? Yes, with the right compact variety, a large pot, consistent watering, and winter root protection it will thrive in a container for years.

Do not eat raw elderberries off the bush — cook them for at least 20 minutes to neutralize natural toxins that cause nausea and vomiting.

Can you bring coleus inside for the winter? Yes. Learn how to overwinter coleus indoors with two easy methods, lighting tips, and watering advice.

Learn if you can propagate a butterfly bush at home using stem cuttings, division, or seed, with exact steps and timing for each method.

Wondering if you can prune impatiens? Yes—trimming leggy stems and spent flowers keeps them full and blooming all summer long.