Plant care guides
Practical, honest answers for plant lovers — watering, fertilizing, light, soil, identification, and diagnosis. Written by the Tazart team.
EdibleHow to Plant Blueberry Bushes (For 30 Years of Berries)
Plant blueberry bushes the right way — acidic soil at pH 4.5–5.5, two cultivars for cross-pollination, proper depth, and mulch — for 20–30 years of heavy harvests.
9 min
FlowersHow to Plant Caladium Bulbs (Tubers) for Massive Leaves
Plant Caladium bulbs the right way — knobby side up, 4 cm (1.5 in) deep, in warm soil above 21°C (70°F). Exact depth, soil, and timing for huge leaves.
8 min
EdibleHow to Plant Creeping Thyme Seeds (Living Lawn Alternative)
Step-by-step guide to plant creeping thyme seeds for a fragrant walkable lawn — soil prep, sowing depth, watering, and bloom timing for Thymus serpyllum.
8 min
FlowersHow to Plant Crocus Bulbs (First Color of Spring)
Plant crocus corms 8 cm (3 in) deep, 7 cm (3 in) apart, pointed end up, in fall — the exact depth, spacing, and timing for a bright early-spring drift.
7 min
FlowersHow to Plant Daffodil Bulbs (Naturalize for Decades)
Plant daffodil bulbs the right way — 15 cm (6 in) deep, in fall, in well-drained sun. Here's the exact depth, spacing, and timing for blooms that return for 20+ years.
8 min
EdibleHow to Plant Grape Vines (Backyard Vineyard Starter Guide)
Plant grape vines the right way — full sun, a sturdy trellis, vines spaced 1.8–2.4 m (6–8 ft) apart. Exact depth, soil, and pruning for a year-3 harvest.
9 min
FlowersHow to Plant Hosta Seeds (For Patient Gardeners)
Hosta seeds rarely come true to type, but they're the cheapest way to grow new shade plants. Step-by-step guide to germinating hosta seeds indoors and growing them on.
8 min
FlowersHow to Plant Hydrangeas in the Ground (Step-by-Step Guide)
Plant hydrangeas in the ground the right way — wide hole, root crown level with the soil, deep mulch, and morning sun. Here's the exact depth and timing for big blooms.
8 min
FlowersHow to Plant Iris Bulbs (Bearded, Dutch, and Reticulated)
How to plant iris bulbs the right way: bearded rhizomes sit on top, Dutch and reticulated bulbs go 8 cm (3 in) deep. Full depth, spacing, and timing.
8 min
FlowersHow to Plant Nasturtium Seeds (Edible Flowers in 60 Days)
Plant nasturtium seeds the easy way — soak, sow shallow in poor soil, full sun. Edible peppery flowers and leaves harvest-ready in about 60 days.
8 min
EdibleHow to Plant Rhubarb (For 10 Years of Pies)
Plant rhubarb the right way — bury crowns 5 cm (2 in) deep in full sun, space 90 cm (3 ft) apart, skip year-1 harvest. A real pie crop for the next 10 years.
9 min
EdibleHow to Plant Sweet Potato Slips (From Slip to Harvest)
Sweet potatoes grow from rooted slips, not seeds or tubers. Here's exactly how to plant slips — soil temp, depth, spacing, watering, and harvest in 90 to 120 days.
8 min