Gardening With Sal

How Storm Heat, Humidity, and Rain Supercharge Plant Growth 🌿 Garden Talk| by Guy Saldiveri | Thursday, April 30, 2026 You take care of your plants. You water them when they're dry and fertilize them when they need it, but you can't help but notice how much better they look all on their own after a good thunderstorm. 

Why This Whimsical, Controversial Tree Deserves a Second Look   🌱 Plant Talk| by Guy Saldiveri | April 30, 2026 Mimosa Flower If there were a tree fit for Whoville, it would be the mimosa. Look closely enough and you can almost see Cindy Lou climbing the branches.

A Beloved Southern Garden Staple 🌱 Plant Talk| by Guy Saldiveri | April 27, 2026   Confederate Rose Bloom Despite its name, the confederate rose isn’t a rose at all—it’s a large, fast-growing shrub in the mallow family that includes cotton, okra, hibiscus, and hollyhock. 

A Plant Everyone Should Own  🌱 Plant Talk| by Guy Saldiveri | April 26, 2026 Spider Plant   Spider plants (or Airplane plants) are among the most popular houseplants to grow. They are very attractive, moderately fast-growing, and easy to take care of. 

An Annual That Acts Like a Perennial in Gulf South Gardens 🌱 Plant Talk | by Guy Saldiveri | April 18, 2026 Basil is a member of the mint family and one of the most popular culinary herbs. 

Give This Lady the Right of Way 🐜 Garden Pests| by Guy Saldiveri | Friday, April 10, 2026 I wish I could count how many times I've had run-ins with this little [insert expletive]. 

  Causes & Differences 🦠 Plant Diseases| by Guy Saldiveri | April 9, 2026 You have a thriving tomato or pepper plant. Leaves vibrant green, stems full of flowers and fruit, everything looking nice and healthy—until you notice that spot. 

 It Really Works 🌱 How-To Garden Guide | by Guy Saldiveri | April 8, 2026 Back in mid-February, I made a post about rejuvenation pruning and its merits.  Today, I want to double down on that idea and show a real‑world example—when to do it, how it works, and what happens afterward.

Learn to Read Your Plants and Keep Them Healthy 🌿 Garden Talk| by Guy Saldiveri | April 3, 2026 Ever get in the middle of a gardening group and ask about watering? Be prepared for fifty different answers.