If you want Christmas cactus blooms in December, it's important to start in October. Read to find out why this month is so important.

If you love gardening on easy-mode, you can plant these unfussy perennials in October for a beautiful spring garden without a lot of work.

When October rolls around, it's time to break out the bulb planter and gloves and put some bulbs in the ground for glorious spring color.

Normally, if you clicked on an article with a similar title here at Rural Sprout, you would be looking at your plants for symptoms. However, we want to make gardeners aware of a serious condition

Gourds are a staple when it comes to decorating for autumn. Along with pumpkins, chrysanthemums, and bejeweled ears of Indian corn, gourds are a sure sign of fall. But did you know you can easily

Brown leaf tips on your houseplants are unsightly and can cause concern. But how do you fix it and keep it from happening in the future?

Winterizing your garden can be an enjoyable endeavor. Despite the sadness of bidding farewell to the bright colors and lush vegetation of the warmer months, being able to tidy away and prepare for next season

Hydrangeas are fun, pure and simple. What else can you say about a shrub with blooms that look like cheerleading pompoms? It's no wonder they're a summer mainstay in front yards everywhere. But as the

When it comes to caring for your lawn, there are two kinds of people. First, there's the Lawn Warriors. You know the ones. They own every gadget ever created to help grow the perfect carpet

While orchids are becoming increasingly common in garden centers (and even grocery stores!), an aura of mystery remains around them. Their svelte form and tropical plumage can feel intimidating for beginning home horticulturists. But that's

If you were to walk past my garden and do a bit of eavesdropping at the height of summer, you would no doubt think you happened upon a scene from Alice in Wonderland. You'll hear

Let's be honest, tomatoes are kind of a pain. We put in months of work for a few short weeks of fruit, only to start over again each spring. But what if I told you

There's something uniquely special about trees. Trees give us cool shade in summertime and spectacular color in fall. They help take the dullness out of the winter landscape and are among the first plants to

The period between 1929 and 1939 was one of widespread human suffering. At no other time in modern history had there been such a drastic drop in standards of living and quality of life than

There's nothing worse than putting out a fresh feeder full of birdseed and, moments later, looking up to see this guy staring back at you. Seriously, dude? What was supposed to be a feast for