Plant care guides
Practical, honest answers for plant lovers — watering, fertilizing, light, soil, identification, and diagnosis. Written by the Tazart team.
EdibleHow to Plant an Apple Tree (Backyard Orchard for Beginners)
Plant an apple tree the right way: choose a rootstock, pick two pollination partners, dig the hole, stake it, and harvest fruit in 2 years. Step-by-step guide.
9 min
FlowersHow to Plant Canna Lily Bulbs (Big Tropical Blooms Fast)
Plant canna lily rhizomes 10 cm (4 in) deep, eyes facing up, after the last frost — for tall tropical leaves and bold red, orange, and yellow blooms by midsummer.
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
EdibleHow to Plant Onion Bulbs (Sets) — Depth, Spacing & Timing
Learn how to plant onion bulbs (sets) correctly — 1 inch deep, pointed end up, 4–6 inches apart. Includes long-day vs short-day variety guide, zone timing, and harvest
9 min
HouseplantsHow to Propagate a Fiddle Leaf Fig (Water, Soil, and Air-Layering)
Three reliable ways to propagate a Ficus lyrata at home — stem cuttings in water, soil cuttings, and air-layering for tall leggy plants. Step-by-step timings.
9 min
HouseplantsHow to Propagate a Jade Plant (Leaf and Stem Cutting Guide)
Propagate a jade plant the right way — let cuttings callus 3-7 days, lay them on dry cactus mix, and you'll see roots in 2-4 weeks and baby plants in 6-8 weeks.
8 min
HouseplantsHow to Propagate String of Turtles (Peperomia prostrata)
Propagate string of turtles from stem cuttings in water, sphagnum moss, or soil. Roots take 4–6 weeks — here is what actually works and what kills cuttings.
9 min
HouseplantsBaby Rubber Plant Care (Peperomia obtusifolia): Complete Guide
Baby rubber plant care guide for Peperomia obtusifolia — watering, light, soil, humidity, feeding, propagation, and the 6 mistakes that kill it.
7 min
EdibleHow Far Apart to Plant Broccoli (Spacing Chart by Variety)
Plant broccoli 45–60 cm (18–24 in) apart, rows 75–90 cm (30–36 in) apart. Tighter for side shoots, wider for big single heads. Spacing chart by variety.
10 min
GuideHow Long After Seeding Can I Fertilize My Lawn?
New grass seed and regular fertilizer don't mix. Here's how long to wait, what to use at seeding, and the exact 4–6 week protocol that prevents fertilizer burn.
8 min
HouseplantsHow Often to Water a Spider Plant (Stop Brown Tips for Good)
Water a spider plant every 7–10 days in summer and 14–21 days in winter — once the top 2–3 cm (0.75–1 in) of soil is dry. Here's how to stop brown leaf tips for good.
8 min
DiagnosisHow to Get Rid of Spider Mites on Plants (Fast Fix)
Spider mites kill plants in days. Here's exactly how to spot them, kill them in 2 weeks with neem and water, and stop them from coming back.
9 min