Sedges are like grasses, though they’re slightly different! The Pennsylvania sedge is a superb species that’s drought-tolerant, frost-hardy, and easy to care for. Whether you’re planting a native plant garden, a border, or a lawn, this grass-like plant is perfect for your home garden.
Compost converts old waste into a nutrient-rich soil amendment perfect for the home garden. If you made a pile months ago and wonder if you can use it this spring, these five expert tips from composter Jerad Bryant will help you sort it out.
Perennial rhubarb thrives year to year without much care. After many years of thriving, it’ll form a large, knobby rhizome below the soil. You can dig the plant out, separate the roots, and plant the new divisions throughout your garden. Learn how to divide your rhubarb with these nine pro tips from seasoned grower Jerad Bryant.
Rose hips are the ripe red and orange fruits that appear after the blooms fade. They contain seeds that sprout into rose seedlings, but are they okay to leave on your bush? The answer may surprise you!
Formal, tidy gardens are out, and messy, wild ones are in! Rewilding your space benefits you, the local wildlife, and the surrounding environment. Make some small changes this year for huge impacts later on. Here, native plant gardener Jerad Bryant shares nine reasons to rewild your garden.
Powdery mildew is an unruly fungal pathogen that can wreak havoc on your garden! It converts healthy green leaves to gray, white, and fuzzy ones. Though some infections are expected, you can mitigate their spread with these 11 pro tips from seasoned grower Jerad Bryant.
Hilling is a simple process that leads to higher potato yields. You can double your harvests with a little extra soil and labor! Watch for these five common signs that your potatoes need hilling from seasoned grower Jerad Bryant.
Tender, crunchy stalks sprout from rhubarb crowns. The red or green stalks are edible in pies, sautés, and desserts. If you lack in-ground space, consider growing this veggie in containers; it’ll thrive with extra care! Seasoned grower Jerad Bryant shares nine expert tips to help.
Tomatoes should grow short, stocky, and thick when they’re young. They need sufficient light, water, and warmth to form healthy stems and leaves. Join seasoned grower Jerad Bryant to discover the seven reasons for tall, spindly tomato plants.
Tomato pith necrosis is a deadly pathogen caused by several species of bacteria. It commonly infects greenhouse-grown tomatoes but can also spread to tomatoes growing in open fields. Learn how to identify, prevent, and treat this disease with this easy-to-follow guide.
Keeping a beehive may seem beneficial for the environment, but is it? Local, native bee populations are in decline, while non-native honeybees are thriving. Starting a pollinator garden may be a better way to help local bees.
Fruit thinning removes some developing fruits so the others grow large, sweet, and juicy. It protects your tree from breakage, overbearing, and small cherries. Whether or not to thin a cherry tree depends on the variety and your growing preferences.