Gardening Tips & Information
There are many types of gardens, vast numbers of plants, and an unrelenting list of gardening terms that may be unfamiliar to the average person. With so much garden design info out there, how on earth does one begin to weed it all out? Well, for starters you can begin your search here. We provide gardening tips and information that is easy to understand. From various types of gardens to explanations about gardening terms and how tos, you are certain to find what you’re looking for. If not, let us know and we’ll be happy to add it.
Gardening Tips & Information
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How To Create Bright Indirect Light For Houseplants
Creating a space with bright indirect light is a way to mimic the native habitat of many houseplants. Make indoor plants comfy with the right kind of light.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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What Is Indirect Light? Grow Plants In Partial Or Filtered Light
Gardeners are often confused about what indirect light and indirect sunlight mean when situating a plant. A little filtering makes all the difference.
By Tonya Barnett
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Boosting Immunity Naturally – Plants That Boost Immune System
By Amy Grant
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Fruit And Vegetable Peel Uses – Interesting Uses For Old Peels
By Amy Grant
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Pinching Plants: Expert Tips For Bigger, Better Growth
It’s a funny expression, but “pinching out” your plants can help them stay healthy, bloom longer, and promote new growth. It’s also a lot of fun.
By Heather Rhoades
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9 Expert Gardening Techniques You Should Master in 2025 To Raise Your Growing Game
Make a New Year resolution to grow your best-ever plants and master next-level gardening techniques that will turn you into an expert in no time.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Looking For The Perfect Third Place? A Garden May Be The Answer
A "third space" is a place where you can find peace and community. Where better to do that than in a garden?
By Teo Spengler
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What's The Best Music For Plants? Discover How Music Can Help Your Garden Grow
If they grow better with music, make sure to choose the best music for your plants. Turns out they have specific tastes.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Gardening With An AI Botanist: How To Use ChatGPT Effectively In The Garden For Planting & Design Inspiration
It's time to learn how to use ChatGPT effectively in the garden. Why not? It might help develop your gardening creativity. Here’s how to use it.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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These Fake-Looking Plants Aren’t AI-Generated – They’re Real & You Can Grow Them!
Sometimes Nature creates strangely beautiful fake looking plants that don’t always appear to seem exactly real. Check out some of the amazing specimens.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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All About AI Landscape Design – How Technology Can Help You Design Your Dream Garden
Use AI landscape design to set up your garden exactly how you want it.
By Amy Grant
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Why You Should Eat Invasive Plants – A Tasty Way To Control Unwanted Species
Eat invasive plants for nutrition and their amazing varied flavors, but be sure to properly identify the plant and know how to eat it.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Unusual Plant Names: Growing Plants With Funny Names
By Mary H. Dyer
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5 Best Plant Identification Apps – Most Accurate Tools To Help You ID Plants
An ID app is only as good as its database. Some are a bit costly, some have ads or free trial offers, some are citizen-driven. Maybe offer some valuable input of your own.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Forage For Herbs: 7 Tasty And Safe Wild Herbs To Pick Close To Your Own Backyard
In addition to growing your own herbal staples, did you know there are several wild options out there that are safe and tasty – and free? Try foraging these 7 wild herbs
By Amy Grant
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Proven Health Benefits Of Gardening – Why It’s Good To Get Your Hands Dirty
There are so many health benefits of gardening for every age and ability level, it may hold the key to many of the world’s problems. Learn about the ways gardening can improve your life.
By Amy Grant
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Overwintering Plants Made Simple: Winterizing Essentials For Plants Outside And Under Glass
For many gardeners, winter is a long, cold, and dark time when plants take a rest. Make sure they're safe and cozy with this complete guide to overwintering.
By Bonnie L. Grant