Mo & Min

Can you eat dead nettle? Yes — purple dead nettle is a safe, edible wild green. Learn how to identify, harvest, and cook this common lawn weed.

Grow wisteria in a container with a 24-inch pot, twice-yearly pruning, monthly low-nitrogen feed, and a sturdy trellis—here’s the how-to.

Can you be allergic to lavender? The short answer is yes, but here’s exactly how common it is and what to watch for.

Learn if you can prune Green Giant arborvitae, when to cut, and the one rule that prevents permanent damage. Practical timing and method guide.

Can you grow lilies from cuttings? No—true lilies require bulb scales, division, or bulbils. Learn the four reliable propagation methods that actually work.

Can you eat columbine flowers? Yes, the petals are edible and sweet, but the leaves, stems, and roots are toxic. Learn which part to eat and how to do it safely.

Wondering if yarrow grows in shade? Learn the truth about its light needs, how much shade it tolerates, and what to plant instead for better blooms.

Can you plant strawberries with cucumbers? Yes, but only with careful trellising and sun-side placement — here is how to manage the pairing without losing your strawberry yield.

Prune gardenias in winter only to remove dead or broken branches — any other winter cut removes spring flower buds and reduces blooming.

Can you eat catmint? Yes — young leaves and flowers are edible for people with a minty flavor, and the plant is safe for cats in moderation, but large amounts cause stomach upset.