Succulents are controversial plants in the houseplant community. The trouble with succulents is that they’re often described as “impossible to kill.” This sets up unrealistic expectations—when the inevitable happens and they die, it only reinforces the idea that you’re a failure at plant parenting.  This blog is inspired by Episode 190 of the Growing Joy with Maria Podcast, where host Maria Failla interviewed succulent expert Andrea of Justsuccit.com to give you tips for growing happy, healthy succulents inside your home. One very common misconception is that when a succulent starts stre ..read more

Join Kaleb from Wyse Guide as he shows you how to plant shallots in his raised bed for a bountiful spring harvest. Following that, watch as he visits his mother’s garden to collect the last of this season’s crops including sweet potatoes! In the video below, Kaleb enhances his raised garden bed using Espoma Organic Raised Bed Mix, Chicken Manure, and Bulb-tone, creating optimal growing conditions for the shallots.   Learn more about Wyse Guide here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/WyseGuide Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WyseGuide/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/WyseGuide/ Web ..read more

With its glossy leaves and signature holes, Monstera deliciosa (a.k.a. the Swiss Cheese plant), has become the latest Instagram celebrity. Named after the Latin word “monstrous,” these plants’ leaves can grow up to two feet wide! The Monstera is popular among plant parents looking to create an urban jungle in their homes, and despite appearances, aren’t that tricky to care for. This blog is inspired by Episode 33 of Growing Joy with Maria Podcast, where host Maria Failla interviewed Scott Cain, owner of @tropicaloco on Instagram, to discuss how to keep your Monstera happy and healthy. Caring f ..read more

Join Laura from Garden Answer as she shares her top tips on how to effectively plant garlic, harvest berries, and care for Dahlias. Laura trusts Espoma Organic Bio-tone Starter Plus when planting her garlic to ensure they have the essential nutrients needed to be successful. Laura uses Espoma Organic Land & Sea Gourmet Compost to help improve her soil to help grow bigger more beautiful plants.      Learn more about Garden Answer here: https://www.youtube.com/c/gardenanswer  https://www.gardenanswer.com/ https://www.facebook.com/gardenanswer https://www.instagram.com/ga ..read more

Watch Summer Rayne Oakes of Flock Finger Lakes use her expertise to select and plant a mix of bulbs that promise a cycle of blooms from spring to fall. She uses Espoma Organic Bulb-tone to provide her bulbs the nutrients they need to have big beautiful blooms.      Learn more about Flock Finger Lakes here: Website: flockfingerlakes.com Instagram – @flockfingerlakes YouTube –Flock Finger Lakes Twitter – @flockny Facebook –Flock Finger Lakes   Featured products:                   Where to Buy The post VIDEO: Planting Bulbs for Mu ..read more

Follow along with Summer Rayne Oakes as she demonstrates how to craft a Moss Terrarium. Summer uses Espoma Organic Orchid Mix, Cactus Mix, and Horticultural Charcoal to create the ideal planting medium for her terrarium. Learn more about Summer Rayne Oakes here: Website: homesteadbrooklyn.com YouTube: @summerrayneoakes Facebook: facebook.com/homesteadbrooklyn Instagram: instagram.com/homesteadbrooklyn Twitter (X): twitter.com/sroakes   Featured Products:                                     Where ..read more

Everyone knows the classic red rose, but how about mocha-colored roses, or even purple? Follow along with Summer from  Flock Finger Lakes as she uses a variety of Espoma Organic products, like Rose-tone, and Espoma Organic Land & sea Gourmet Compost to transform a once-weedy bed into a beautiful rose patch! Learn more about Flock Finger Lakes here: Website: flockfingerlakes.com Instagram – @flockfingerlakes YouTube –Flock Finger Lakes Twitter – @flockny Facebook –Flock Finger Lakes   Featured Products:                     &nbs ..read more

Join Summer Rayne Oakes of Flock Finger Lakes as she delves into the beauty and versatility of the often-overlooked plants: Heaths and Heathers. Discover planting techniques, vibrant bloom periods, and diverse color schemes as Summer shares her expert plant care insights. Understand the optimal soil compositions, watering routines, and lighting conditions to ensure your Heaths and Heathers flourish year-round. Additionally, Summer uses the Espoma Organic Soil Acidifier to lower the soil pH, fostering more conducive growing conditions for her Heaths and Heathers.     Learn more about ..read more

Looking to add a tropical touch to your patio or indoor space? Dive into Summer Rayne Oakes‘ latest video where she shares her top citrus care tips as she plants a Calamondin orange tree. While this delightful citrus hybrid isn’t naturally suited for colder climates, it flourishes when potted under the right conditions. For the perfect growing medium, Summer chooses Espoma Organic Potting Soil Mix for her citrus tree. To ensure it receives all the essential nutrients, she incorporates Citrus-tone Organic fertilizer into the pot, setting her new Calamondin orange tree on the path to thrive in i ..read more

Join Summer from Homestead Brooklyn & Flock Finger Lakes as she plants a garden bed designed for continual 4-season interest. Summer introduces multiple plant varieties that maintain vibrant colors throughout the year. For her plants that require more acidic conditions, Summer uses Espoma Organic Soil Acidifier to help lower soil pH. She also enriches the soil with Espoma Organic Mushroom Compost, which will add organic material and essential nutrients to help her new plants thrive. We also recommend using Espoma Organic Bio-tone Starter Plus at the time of planting to provide the ess ..read more