Gardening Tips & Information
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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
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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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
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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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
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Do You Know The Most Common Garden Plant Diseases? 5 Problems You Need To Avoid
Don’t let your precious crops and ornamentals fall victim to garden ailments! We show you how to identify and hopefully prevent 5 common garden plant diseases
By Tonya Barnett
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Crazy For ZZ Houseplants? Try Growing These 6 Unusual And Unique ZZ Plant Varieties
Widely acknowledged as some of the easiest houseplants to own, you may think ZZ plants are predictable – but these unique ZZ plant varieties reveal how dynamic they can be
By Tonya Barnett
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Worst Time To Water Plants: Don’t Make These Common Timing Mistakes When Watering!
Good watering isn’t just about knowing how, but when. We figure it’s just as important to know the worst time to water plants – so here are the big moments to avoid!
By Amy Grant
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Get Started For Spring: 8 Plants To Plant In Winter For A Head Start On Your Spring Garden
Spring may seem the natural choice for kickstarting projects, but there are plenty of satisfying ideas you can prep ahead of time with these plants to plant in winter
By Amy Grant
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Easy Fence Landscaping Ideas: 6 Ways To Perk Up Your Property Line With Lush Landscaping
If you want to brighten up a garden fence, these ideas will provide visual interest and support. Try these easy fence landscaping Ideas for a pretty and private yard
By Teo Spengler
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Move Over, Acorn Squash! Grow Carnival Squash Adored By Gardeners & Chefs
If you’re looking for a joyful winter squash with a buttery, maple-syrup taste, the carnival squash is an excellent and easy option for colorful cucurbit cultivation
By Bonnie L. Grant
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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
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Warm Up Your Winter With Indoor Reds! 8 Red Amaryllis Varieties For Sizzling Seasonal Interest
Well loved as a bold decorative holiday bloomer, the red amaryllis is a hot favorite for winter displays. These red amaryllis varieties are guaranteed to fire up the season
By Tonya Barnett
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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
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Easy Vertical Gardening Hacks For Beginners: Why You Should Grow Up, And 3 Ways To Do It!
If you’re short on space or keen to make the most of every inch, vertical gardening is the way to grow. We explain how to plan & plant up with three easy building methods
By Teo Spengler
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Attract More Pollinators: 8 Best Nectar-Producing Plants For Honey Bees And Other Pollinators
Want to know the core plants you can grow to add beauty while helping beneficial garden friends? Discover the best nectar-producing plants for honey bees and other pollinators
By Tonya Barnett
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Poinsettia Pinks: 7 Pink Poinsettias To Grow For Neon Hot Tones And Cool Pretty Pastels
While the traditional red poinsettia is a staple of many homes over the holiday period, they are not your only option. For cheerful brights or pastels, why not grow pink poinsettias?
By Tonya Barnett
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Want Amaryllis But Not Red? Try These 8 White Amaryllis Varieties For The Ultimate Elegance
You’re probably familiar with the crisp red blooms of the traditional amaryllis – but if you feel like something more unusual and elegant, why not try white amaryllis?
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Are Poinsettias Poisonous To Cats? What You Need To Know For Happy, Healthy Felines
They have the potential to brighten up homes long after the holidays, but are poinsettias poisonous to cats? Make sure you read this before mixing the two!
By Susan Albert