Latest articles by Mary Ellen Ellis
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8 Best Vegetables To Plant In March: Sow Outdoors & Inside For A Longer Harvest
Get a headstart on your vegetable garden with these top varieties to grow now, ensuring fresh harvests from early in the season to the end of summer.
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Hot Composting Guide: The Faster Way To Make Rich, Organic Compost At Home
Turn kitchen scraps and garden waste into wonderfully rich compost in just a few weeks by learning the art of hot composting.
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7 Unique Bonsai Trees You Should Grow For A Stunning, One-Of-A-Kind Display
Discover unusual trees you can bonsai, including fruiting and flowering varieties, to create a breathtaking centerpiece in your home or garden.
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7 Stunning Small Privacy Trees To Transform Your Yard Into A Secluded Oasis
Create a lush, private haven with these beautiful, space-saving trees – perfect for adding greenery and seclusion to even the smallest gardens.
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Grow Limelight Hydrangea Shrubs For Green Themed Displays And Brilliant Borders
If you're a panicle hydrangea lover in search of flamboyant, long-lasting florals, knowing how to grow Limelight hydrangea shrubs will ensure gorgeous green blooms
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Caring For Your Curly Spider Plant: All You Need To Know To Grow A Cute Curly-Leaved Spider
Spider plants may not seem all that daring or unusual, but there is one variety that definitely comes with a twist! Here’s how to cultivate the cute and curly spider plant
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Ultimate Raised Beds For Small Gardens: Try These 5 Raised Options For Compact Corners
The perfect raised beds for small gardens squeeze every bit of useful space out of the most productive corners. Here are some practical space-saving ideas you can try
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8 Longest-Flowering Houseplants For Spectacular Blooms All Year
Enjoy vibrant, long-lasting blooms indoors with these stunning houseplants that, grown together, will add color to your space throughout every month.
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Are Snake Plants Toxic To Cats? Here’s How To Protect Your Felines And Avoid Trouble
Are snake plants toxic to cats? A good rule of thumb is to simply keep the plant where kitty can’t get to it.
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How Deep To Plant Seeds? Get It Right Every Time With This Simple Trick
Take the guesswork out of seed planting with this foolproof trick to get the right sowing depth – for strong, healthy starts every time.
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7 Best Vegetables To Plant In February – And Start Harvesting From Early Spring
Get a head start on your garden with these delicious veggies. Plant now and you can begin enjoying home-grown harvests sooner than you think.
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Best Mulch For Roses: An Expert Guide To Choosing & Applying The Right Type
Give your roses the perfect foundation by choosing the best mulch to boost nutrients, retain moisture, and protect plants from weeds and frost.
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8 Flowering Shrubs You Must Prune Before Winter Ends For Maximum Blooms This Summer
Many summer-flowering shrubs should be trimmed before winter ends, so don’t wait. Get out there on a sunny day and prune your shrubs for more flowers and healthy growth in spring and summer.
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8 DIY Mini Greenhouse Ideas To Extend Your Growing Season On A Budget
There's no need to invest in an expensive greenhouse with these clever small-scale growing solutions you can build yourself.
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Container Color And Plants – Is The Color Of Plant Pots Important
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8 Enchanting Terrarium Plants That Flourish All Year Long
Have fun creating a unique terrarium – these show-stopping plants will thrive year-round and are well suited to growing under glass.
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Get Savvy About Spider Breeds: 8 Green, Variegated And Curly Types Of Spider Plants
You may think you know what a spider plant looks like – but there’s a lot more variety than you think! We present some spectacular and striking types of spider plants
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Hardscaping Ideas To Make A Garden Look Old: 5 Ways To Make Your Yard Look Centuries Older
There are a few ways to make a garden look lived in, but some planting ideas can take time – here, we round up key hardscaping ideas to make a garden look old
