During the months between fall and spring, the outdoor temperatures here in Sacramento can drop below 35℉ in the early morning hours – leading to ground frost and a damp environment. Unlike most hardy desert cacti that withstand sunny days and frosty nights, succulents are susceptible to rot when they…
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Unlocking the Benefits of Growing Herbs in Small Pots Tired of spending money on store bought herbs and would rather use fresh-picked ingredients (for flavor and cost savings)? Lucky for you, they can be grown in many different environments and small spaces. Simply select your plants, gather your soil and…
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Small Changes Make a Big Difference As we head into the cold winter months, it’s important to modify how we care for our houseplants. Here at The Secret Garden, we focus on three simple adjustments by adjusting our watering schedules, finding ways to provide plants with more light, and protecting…
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Essential Fall Plant Maintenance Tips Preparing your garden for Autumn is pivotal to the livelihood of your plants. Rain and frost during the colder months can result in root rot, disease-riddled plants, and unwanted pests. From up-potting to general maintenance and pest management, there are several ways to protect your…
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Plants provide beauty to both indoor or outdoor spaces. We believe, you can never have enough plants! However, even if you’re tapped out on space, you can still grow more plants and give them as thoughtful gifts. So, let’s dig in and learn how to grow more plants through propagation…
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Our Top Dorm-Friendly Plants – Plants are the perfect way to spruce up small indoor spaces such as a dorm room. Whether you have a green thumb or it’s a new hobby, caring for nature develops skills and sparks joy. Since college is a busy time spent studying for finals…
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…and why you should. A butterfly garden is the perfect way to create an environmentally friendly habitat in your very own outdoor space. While pollinators (like butterflies, hummingbirds and bees) are indeed beautiful to look at, they are also a key factor in sustaining ecological agriculture. Unfortunately, many pollinator species…