Teo Spengler

2 weeks ago | gardeningknowhow.com | Teo Spengler

Spring in our backyards is traditionally marked by the arrival of robins darting in trees, frogs croaking, and a gorgeous blaze of tulips. These spring-blooming bulb plants originated in Central Asia, but have spread across the globe, inspiring many tulip festival events and special dedicated mass displays. In the Netherlands, tulips were valued so highly that they inspired tulip mania, with bulbs even used as currency.

3 weeks ago | gardeningknowhow.com | Teo Spengler

Almost everything “new” is touted for the benefits it provides, and later, sometimes much later, we begin to understand the downsides. But sometimes you can see the danger coming and avoid some of the risks and pitfalls.Yes, we are looking at you, AI, the whiz kid on the block. It’s going to make our whole lives easier – right? But the dangers of artificial intelligence are real, and they are more complex and subtle than computers taking over the world.

4 weeks ago | gardeningknowhow.com | Teo Spengler

Just because you have a small backyard, that doesn’t mean you can’t love natural landscaping just as much as gardeners with 40 acres! But growing trees in a small area can present challenges for their growth. This squeeze can be exacerbated by hardscaping elements like patios, decks, pools and sidewalks. Still, there are several options that work well in smaller spaces if you are willing to think creatively and factor in smaller scale trees for container gardening.

4 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Teo Spengler

7 hours agoHow to Grow a Lemon Tree, According to Gardening ExpertsYou can start with just some seeds, soil and a pot. When life gives you lemons, make lemonade — but what about when life does not give you lemons? …10 hours agoThis Sub-Region of Italy Is Puglia’s Best-Kept SecretWith direct flights from the United States to Puglia launching in June 2025, it's never been a better time visit the region of Gargano.

4 weeks ago | gardeningknowhow.com | Teo Spengler |Melanie Griffiths

We all root for our seedlings to thrive and grow into strong, healthy plants, but problems are not unusual. Remember that seedlings are very young plants just entering the world and, therefore, are quite fragile. Seedlings wilting is the most obvious sign that something isn't right. Fortunately, once you figure out the cause, you can usually take steps to help them. Good seedling care is key to ensuring the survival of fledgling plants.