Urban Gardening
How to Propagate African Violets From Leaves
African violets (Saintpaulia) are one of the most rewarding houseplants to multiply, and the best part is that a single leaf can…
Urban Gardening
You don’t need an acre to grow something worth eating. Urban gardening is about making the most of small spaces — balconies, patios, windowsills, rooftops and tiny backyards — with containers, raised beds and clever vertical setups. This section is for renters, apartment dwellers and anyone short on ground but not on ambition.New to it? Our complete urban gardening guide walks you through light, containers, soil and the easiest crops to start with. From there, explore the beds, plants and projects that turn a few pots into a real harvest.Popular guides in this category:The complete urban gardening guideThe best raised garden bedsBest vegetables to grow in containersHow to start a balcony garden
Urban Gardening
How to Propagate a Christmas Cactus
The Christmas cactus is one of the most generous houseplants you can own: snap off a few segments, let them sit for…
Urban Gardening
How to Propagate Rosemary From Cuttings
Rosemary is one of the most rewarding herbs to propagate: cuttings root readily, grow into vigorous clones of the parent, and one…
Urban Gardening
How to Propagate Lavender From Cuttings
Lavender is one of the easiest woody herbs to multiply for free, and cuttings give you exact clones of a plant you…
Urban Gardening
How to Grow Cat Grass Indoors (Easy Step by Step)
Cat grass is one of the fastest, most rewarding things you can grow indoors — sprinkle seeds on damp soil and you…
Urban Gardening
How to Grow Saffron Crocus at Home (Planting & Harvest)
Saffron is the world’s most expensive spice by weight, and yet it grows from a humble bulb you can plant in a…
Urban Gardening
How to Make a Mason Jar Herb Garden (Step by Step)
A mason jar herb garden is the cheapest, prettiest way to keep fresh basil, mint, and parsley within arm’s reach of the…
Urban Gardening
How to Propagate a ZZ Plant (Leaf, Cutting & Division)
The ZZ plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia) is famous for being nearly impossible to kill — and almost as famous for testing your patience…
Urban Gardening
How to Propagate a Jade Plant (Leaf & Stem)
Jade plant (Crassula ovata) is one of the most rewarding houseplants to propagate, which is why a single thriving jade tends to…
Urban Gardening
How to Grow Turmeric at Home
Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is one of the most satisfying crops you can grow from the grocery store: a single knobby rhizome from…