Mo & Min

Can you cut daylilies for a vase? Yes, but expect only 24 hours per bloom. Learn the exact stage to cut, conditioning steps, and best varieties for a short-lived indoor show.

Yes, you can propagate hydrangeas in water from stem cuttings, but the method carries a higher risk of transplant shock compared to rooting directly in soil.

Snapdragons can survive frost if they’re established and hardened off — here’s exactly when to protect them and when to let them ride out the cold.

Plant boxwoods in the fall for a strong root start before summer, but time the planting early enough and keep them watered through winter.

Can you eat the stems of purslane? Yes—tender young stems taste great raw or cooked, with a tangy, lemony flavor. Tips for harvesting and using them.

Propagate hydrangeas from cuttings easily at home with softwood cuttings rooted in moist potting mix under bright indirect light for 2-4 weeks.

Cut back phlox in spring or fall depending on the variety: tall phlox needs early spring pruning to prevent powdery mildew, while creeping phlox waits for mid-summer post-bloom trimming.

Start snapdragon seeds indoors 8–12 weeks before your last frost for a tall, colorful head start on the spring garden.

Can you eat the potatoes from a potato vine? The answer depends on which plant you have—ornamental sweet potato vine roots are edible but bitter, while true potato plant leaves and berries are poisonous—so identification is key.

Learn if you can plant Black-Eyed Susans in the fall and how to do it right. Six-week frost window, step-by-step instructions, and common mistakes to avoid.