Gardening Tips Explore creative and helpful tips on gardening and plant cultivation in our Gardening Tips section. We will help you make the most of your garden work! Tue, 26 May 2026 10:35:06 +0000 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:32:35 +0000 Laminas_Feed_Writer 2 (https://getlaminas.org) https://www.kotona.com/themes/gardening-tips 12 hanging basket ideas to make walls, pergolas, decks, and balconies bloom Tue, 26 May 2026 10:35:06 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/hanging-basket-ideas https://www.kotona.com/articles/hanging-basket-ideas 0 Houseplants for almost free: grow them from peanuts, pink peppercorns, and ginger Mon, 29 Dec 2025 14:37:44 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/houseplant-almost-free https://www.kotona.com/articles/houseplant-almost-free 0 Dreaming of a wreath? Horticulturist Outi Tynys shows how to make one from your yard—or the wild Mon, 22 Dec 2025 12:08:58 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/wreath-making-tips https://www.kotona.com/articles/wreath-making-tips 0 “Oh, you live in an amusement park!”—Meet the budget-friendly reclaimed garden that amazes year-round Tue, 09 Dec 2025 16:47:54 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/reclaimed-garden-in-ulvila https://www.kotona.com/articles/reclaimed-garden-in-ulvila 0 Wire-netting bush struggles in dry indoor air—here's how to help yours through winter with cuttings Wed, 03 Dec 2025 12:39:45 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/corokia-cotoneaster-cuttings https://www.kotona.com/articles/corokia-cotoneaster-cuttings 0 Buds won’t open? Stems stretching? Horticulturist's tips for amaryllis and hyacinth watering Tue, 02 Dec 2025 11:42:21 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/amaryllis-and-hyacinth-watering https://www.kotona.com/articles/amaryllis-and-hyacinth-watering 0 Turn an old car tire into a free, frost-proof planter Mon, 24 Nov 2025 14:12:27 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/planter-from-car-tire https://www.kotona.com/articles/planter-from-car-tire 0 Enjoy your Christmas flowers outdoors! 3 frost-adorned Christmas flower arrangements Sat, 15 Nov 2025 10:00:28 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/christmas-flowers-outside https://www.kotona.com/articles/christmas-flowers-outside 0 Gladiolus overwintering: when to lift corms and how to store them Fri, 31 Oct 2025 09:08:38 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/overwintering-gladiolus https://www.kotona.com/articles/overwintering-gladiolus 0 No cool storage? Overwinter your pelargoniums at room temperature—and watch them bloom all winter Tue, 28 Oct 2025 09:54:40 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/pelargonium-overwintering https://www.kotona.com/articles/pelargonium-overwintering 0 Spruces from heather?! Satu created these clever heather-spruces from just one pot of calluna—here’s how you can do it too! Wed, 22 Oct 2025 09:11:32 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/heather-spruces https://www.kotona.com/articles/heather-spruces 0 “Easy, perennial, and bloom for a long time”: a landscape designer’s guide to alliums Wed, 08 Oct 2025 09:48:50 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/using-alliums-in-the-garden https://www.kotona.com/articles/using-alliums-in-the-garden 0 Is your soil acidic or alkaline? Easy DIY pH checks you can do at home Wed, 08 Oct 2025 09:33:25 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/measuring-soil-ph https://www.kotona.com/articles/measuring-soil-ph 0 Layered bulb lasagna: a joyful spring show in one pot Tue, 07 Oct 2025 13:00:37 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/lasagna-planting https://www.kotona.com/articles/lasagna-planting 0 A whopping 60 clematis: Merja’s sure-fire tips for heavy clay soil and winter survival Tue, 07 Oct 2025 11:24:09 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/the-hardiest-clematis-and-other-enthusiast-tips https://www.kotona.com/articles/the-hardiest-clematis-and-other-enthusiast-tips 0 Maija holds four Finnish giant-vegetable records: “Growing a pumpkin is like running a marathon and a sprint at the same time” Tue, 07 Oct 2025 09:13:39 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/giant-vegetables https://www.kotona.com/articles/giant-vegetables 0 How to hide leaves, handle voles, and pot your alliums: 7 common questions answered Wed, 01 Oct 2025 10:27:43 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/questions-about-alliums https://www.kotona.com/articles/questions-about-alliums 0 Mycorrhiza: the secret to thriving plants (but is it always worth it?) Tue, 30 Sep 2025 10:11:54 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/mycorrhiza-hidden-ally https://www.kotona.com/articles/mycorrhiza-hidden-ally 0 Dry or moist soil? Here’s how to plant bulbs in the right spot and at the right depth Mon, 29 Sep 2025 10:53:28 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/bulb-flowers-growing-locations https://www.kotona.com/articles/bulb-flowers-growing-locations 0 Time to divide your peony? Do it right this fall—check out our illustrated instructions! Mon, 29 Sep 2025 09:36:58 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/dividing-peony-early-fall https://www.kotona.com/articles/dividing-peony-early-fall 0 “If a plant can survive here, it can survive anywhere”—unusual perennials flourish at Jari Särkkä’s nursery Thu, 25 Sep 2025 10:10:12 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/perennial-nursery https://www.kotona.com/articles/perennial-nursery 0 Autumn compost soil: how to make the most of this garden gold in raised beds, as mulch, and in plantings Wed, 24 Sep 2025 09:57:34 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/using-compost-soil https://www.kotona.com/articles/using-compost-soil 0 Keep your autumn chrysanthemum radiant for longer Tue, 23 Sep 2025 08:45:23 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/autumn-chrysanthemum-care https://www.kotona.com/articles/autumn-chrysanthemum-care 0 The Finnish pastor with one of the world’s largest garlic collections—“I talk to them and play them music” Tue, 16 Sep 2025 08:46:32 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/the-pastors-garlic https://www.kotona.com/articles/the-pastors-garlic 0 Keep perennials in containers all year: a horticulturist shares winter survival secrets Mon, 15 Sep 2025 11:34:28 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/perennial-plants-in-containers https://www.kotona.com/articles/perennial-plants-in-containers 0 Ripening tomatoes indoors is easy—follow these steps for garden-fresh flavor Tue, 09 Sep 2025 11:14:11 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/ripening-tomatoes-indoors https://www.kotona.com/articles/ripening-tomatoes-indoors 0 Save money in your autumn garden: five ways you’ll thank yourself next spring Wed, 03 Sep 2025 05:05:09 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/in-autumn-you-can-save-money-in-the-garden https://www.kotona.com/articles/in-autumn-you-can-save-money-in-the-garden 0 Use a worm compost to turn waste into soil, even in an apartment—Get our tips for vermicomposting! Tue, 26 Aug 2025 13:56:53 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/worm-compost https://www.kotona.com/articles/worm-compost 0 Raspberry support: why V is best (and how to do it) Tue, 19 Aug 2025 10:29:31 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/raspberry-support https://www.kotona.com/articles/raspberry-support 0 Harvest and handle beans: don’t forget to boil, and try drying! Mon, 18 Aug 2025 09:07:00 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/fresh-beans-harvest-and-handling https://www.kotona.com/articles/fresh-beans-harvest-and-handling 0 “If you get your lawn used to constant watering, it will keep needing it”—when and how to water your lawn Tue, 12 Aug 2025 09:24:12 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/lawn-watering https://www.kotona.com/articles/lawn-watering 0 Turn waste into soil and mulch: Kimmo’s lasagna-style compost method Mon, 11 Aug 2025 13:21:05 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/kimmos-composting-tips https://www.kotona.com/articles/kimmos-composting-tips 0 Don’t hate wasps—they’re useful in the yard, says expert (and offers tips on how to lure them away from the patio) Tue, 05 Aug 2025 10:46:03 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/wasps-are-beneficial https://www.kotona.com/articles/wasps-are-beneficial 0 The next flower bed is free! Propagating perennials from cuttings is easy with professional instructions Tue, 15 Jul 2025 07:00:05 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/propagating-perennials-from-cuttings https://www.kotona.com/articles/propagating-perennials-from-cuttings 0 Obelisk for the garden—see Thomas’s instructions for crafting a stylish and sturdy climbing support Thu, 10 Jul 2025 10:17:49 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/obelisk https://www.kotona.com/articles/obelisk 0 The best spot to relax in your yard isn’t always a terrace next to the house—11 charming seating area ideas Thu, 10 Jul 2025 08:55:20 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/yard-seating-areas https://www.kotona.com/articles/yard-seating-areas 0 Nursery professionals share 9 durable and beautiful succulents for outdoors: “A spot-on choice where a lawn doesn’t thrive” Wed, 09 Jul 2025 09:01:00 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/succulents-outdoors https://www.kotona.com/articles/succulents-outdoors 0 How to make your yard dog-friendly? Garden designer’s pro tips Wed, 09 Jul 2025 08:16:10 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/dog-friendly-yard https://www.kotona.com/articles/dog-friendly-yard 0 Alligator stepping stones and a mannequin in the flower bed—playful design ideas for your garden Fri, 04 Jul 2025 09:36:52 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/garden-decorations https://www.kotona.com/articles/garden-decorations 0 Growing savory in the ground or in pots—this easy herb is a great substitute for salt and pepper Wed, 02 Jul 2025 09:29:49 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/growing-savory https://www.kotona.com/articles/growing-savory 0