Lauren Kurtz
Professional Gardener
wikiHow's Editorial Process wikiHow partners with over 1000+ experts from a wide range of fields to ensure our content is accurate and based on well-established research and testimony. Content Managers conduct interviews and work closely with each expert to review information, answer reader questions, and add credible advice. Learn more about our editorial process and why millions of readers trust wikiHow.
Co-authored Articles (143)
A Step-by-Step Guide to Growing Hydroponic Weed
Learn to grow cannabis at home without soil or pesticides Cannabis—a.k.a. weed, pot, or marijuana—is easy to grow once you get the hang of it. If growing marijuana for personal consumption is legal where you live, th...
How to
Prune Knockout Roses
Knockout roses are a relatively low-fuss variety that can make a welcome addition to any yard or garden, but they do require a little seasonal pruning in order to grow healthy and beautiful. Cut back your roses extensive...
How to
Grow Tulips in Pots
Tulips make for a beautiful indoor or outdoor potted plant that can bloom yearly if planted and cared for correctly. To grow tulips in pots, you’ll need the right pot, soil, and approach. Because tulips need to be dorm...
How to
Grow Potatoes
Potatoes are a nutritious and delicious starchy tuber, and they're a source of potassium, fiber, protein, vitamins C and B6, and iron. There are lots of ways you can eat potatoes, but they always taste best when they're ...
How to
Store Daffodil Bulbs
Daffodils bloom in the spring but need to winterize each year before they flower. In warmer climates, you need to remove the bulbs from the ground and store them for 6 to 8 weeks before planting them. To store daffodil b...
How to
Build a Mason Jar Herb Garden
If you’re tired of digging in your refrigerator or braving the elements every time you want to enjoy fresh herbs, it might be time to come up with a craftier solution. Planting your herbs in mason jars of various sizes...
How to
Accent Trees With Outdoor Lighting
Outdoor lighting can make your home feel more welcoming, improve security, and beautify your landscaping. There are several different techniques that can create dramatic or welcoming atmospheres. Uplighting will cast a w...
How to
Grow a Rabbit Foot Fern
The rabbit foot fern (Davallia fejeensis) is a native of Fiji. It can be grown outdoors in warm climates (USDA hardiness zones 10 to 11), but is most commonly grown as a houseplant. The decorative fern's distinctive ligh...
How to
Plant Peonies
Peonies are a great, low-maintenance flower for gardeners who do not like to replant their gardens each spring. The plants are capable of blooming each year for decades without pause, or even for more than a century. Pla...
How to
Prune Old Apple Trees
Give your old apple tree a second chance at productivity with this simple pruning guide Pruning old apple trees may seem futile, but it can actually help encourage them to put forth new fruit. If you have an old apple tr...
How to
Grow Watercress
Considered one of the oldest leaf vegetables consumed by humans, watercress is a close cousin of mustard greens, cabbage and arugula. Watercress offers lots of nutrients and health benefits, and can be used in salads, so...
How to
Preserve Dead Flowers
Whether you just love the look of preserved flowers or want to hold onto a particular bouquet with sentimental value, there are several methods you can use to extend the life of cut flowers. Use a microwave to preserve a...
How to
Plant Amaryllis
Of all flowering bulbs, amaryllis is the easiest to bring to bloom. Because of this, they're an incredibly popular choice of plant for the beginner gardener. The amaryllis comes in many beautiful colors including various...
How to Grow & Care for Jacaranda Trees
Use this complete guide to watch jacarandas bloom The jacaranda (''Jacaranda mimosifolia'') is a large tree native to Brazil and commonly grows throughout the southern United States, Australia, and other warm, humid clim...
How to
Harvest Parsley
Parsley is fairly easy to grow and even easier to harvest, but in order to get the best yield and flavor, there are a few protocols you should observe. First year parsley plants should be harvested for their leaves, whil...
A Step-by-Step Guide to Pruning Avocado Trees
Promote healthy growth with these pruning tips Because avocado trees need lots of foliage to ensure a high amount of fruit, they don’t need a lot of pruning. However, your tree may need some minimal pruning to maintain...
How to
Prune Desert Rose
A simple guide to pruning for optimal plant health Desert rose is known for its beautiful blossoms and slow growth. You can do minor pruning throughout the year to shape the entire plant or remove diseased branches. E...
How to Remove Pups from an Agave Plant in a Pot or the Ground
An easy guide to transplanting & caring for agave pupsAgave plants, also called century plants, are spiky succulents that can take decades to flower. During their long, slow growth, these plants regularly produce pups, o...
How to
Get Rid of Aphids
Though they can be a frustrating sight to encounter, aphids are relatively easy to keep in check, provided that you're persistent and use safe removal practices. These soft bodied insects use their piercing mouthparts to...
How to
Control the Spread of Bamboo
If you want to protect other plants on your property from encroaching bamboo, or want to keep bamboo from invading your neighbor's yard, it’s important that you control where it spreads. Bamboo has thick underground ro...
