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Grow These 8 Pretty Peony Colors To Include In Your Garden For A Spectacular Spring Rainbow
There are as many shades of peony as there are types of garden – each more gorgeous than the last. Discover some of the most exhilarating peony colors for your yard
By Teo Spengler
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Tulip Tree Care Guide: Expert Advice To Keep Trees Healthy, Happy, And Lush
Tulip trees are big, beautiful native trees that provide great shade and increase diversity in your landscape and ecosystem. Learn how to help them thrive.
By Tonya Barnett
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Best Soil Tor Tomatoes: How To Cultivate The Perfect Blend & Add Amendments For A Bountiful Harvest
Give your tomato plants the foundation they need. Learn how to mix the ideal soil and choose the right amendments for your most abundant harvest yet.
By Amy Grant
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Want To Know How To Make A Spider Plant Bushier? 4 Secrets For Lush & Bushy Spiders
Are you looking for ways to make your spider plant look bigger or more dramatic? Follow these quick and easy tips on how to make a spider plant bushier
By Teo Spengler
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What Is A Pollinator Garden? Grow Gorgeous Blooms While Benefiting Your Local Ecosystem
Pollinator gardens look great and also provide a diverse ecosystem that benefits your local pollinating insects and animals. Get started today with this guide!
By Bonnie L. Grant
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5 Tough Urban Trees That Thrive In Cities – Top Picks For Urban & Suburban Landscapes
Explore the best urban trees that will add value to even the most challenging of landscapes. Get growing with these ideas and enjoy all the benefits of trees.
By Teo Spengler
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7 New & Improved Cultivars Of Old-Fashioned Plants – These Aren’t Your Grandma’s Plants!
Old is new again! These old-fashioned plants have new cultivars that are sure to thrive in your garden and bring the charm factor. Neighbors will be envious!
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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12 Mother’s Day Garden Gifts That Celebrate Moms Who Love To Grow
All Moms deserve to feel special on Mother’s Day, so treat her to a thoughtful gardening gift that helps her get the most out of her hobby.
By Melanie Griffiths
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Never Plant Seedlings Until They Pass These 3 Simple Tests
Don't be over-eager to transplant seedlings into the garden before they are ready. These quick and easy checks will help ensure flourishing plants.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Campanula Bellflowers: Complete Care And Growing Guide For Healthy and Vibrant Blooms
Campanula, or bellflower, is a popular bedding plant that features bell- or star-shaped flowers. These delicate beauties will help add interest to any garden.
By Susan Albert
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10 Common Composting Problems That Can Spoil Your Garden Gold – Plus Easy Fixes
Learn how to troubleshoot common composting issues before they ruin your stash – from bad smells and bugs to materials not breaking down as they should.
By Susan Albert
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Terrifically Tubular Flowers For Hummingbirds: 9 Tube-Flowered Plants To Attract Hummers
Growing tubular flowers for hummingbirds helps you create the optimum feeding conditions for your winged friends. Here are nine tubed delights for hummers
By Tonya Barnett
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Creative Ideas For Plant Containers: 7 Ways To Save Money And Add Charm To A Garden
If you are looking for great ways to add personality to your container gardening – and even save yourself some money – then try these creative ideas for plant containers
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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How To Make A Bouquet Garni Or Herb Bundle For Cooking
If you’re a great cook, you may have made an herb bundle before. If this is a new idea, learn how to add sparkle and interest to your dish with a bouquet garni.
By Amy Grant
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How To Grow Lily Of The Valley For Sweet-Smelling Spring Blooms That Thrive In Shade
Lily of the valley is one those plants gardeners either love or hate. Find out why and how to care for these classic spring flowers in your garden.
By Nikki Tilley
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How To Grow Seeds Quickly: 8 Expert Tricks For Fast Flowers & Crops
It's never too late to start growing! Jump-start your flower or vegetable garden with these pro tips and tricks for germinating seeds in record time.
By Amy Grant
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Can You Grow Potatoes From Potatoes You Bought At The Grocery? Let’s Give It A Try!
Can you grow store-bought potatoes? The answer is yes! With a little preparation, you can get a nice harvest from potatoes that have sprouted in your pantry.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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8 Perfect Flowers To Plant With Tomatoes To Boost Yields & Banish Pests
Don’t forget flowers when choosing companion plants for your tomato beds or pots. These pretty, fragrant blooms add beauty but are also highly beneficial.
By Mary Ellen Ellis