Strawberries are delicious, nutritious, and easy to grow! They sprout off perennial rosettes that need some care to perform their best. Follow these nine tips from seasoned grower Jerad Bryant and you’ll have bigger, sweeter homegrown strawberries in no time.
Invasive plants aren’t to be messed with! They readily infiltrate our forests, meadows, and hillsides, pushing out native plants and animals. Rather than helping these species spread, plant these 11 native alternatives instead. They’re easy to grow, great for pollinators, and perfect for home gardens.
Spring weeds sprout as the days lengthen and warm in late winter and early spring. Pull them now while they’re weak-rooted, and you’ll easily free the garden of weeds. Join native plant gardener Jerad Bryant in identifying and removing these 13 common spring weeds.
Ornamental junipers provide year-round color with their evergreen foliage. The ‘Skyrocket’ variety is an exceptional choice for home gardens, as it stays narrow and upright as it matures. Learn to plant and care for this unique conifer alongside seasoned grower Jerad Bryant.
Arbor Day is a day for trees! Add shade, ornamental flowers, and lush leaves to the garden with native trees. Whether you live in the North, South, East, or West, there are ample options on this list for your yard. Native plant gardener Jerad Bryant shares 17 of his favorite U.S. native trees.
Verbenas are purple-flowered plants with immense value in ornamental, pollinator, and herb gardens. Tall verbena is a hardy specimen that sometimes escapes cultivation. Learn how to cultivate it and manage its spread with seasoned grower Jerad Bryant.
Small gardens, porches, and patios are perfect for container gardening! Containers allow for easy transporting, cultivating, and harvesting. Seasoned grower Jerad Bryant shares nine easy ways to encourage healthy and robust growth from your potted plants.
Pesticides get a bad rap! Though they can be harmful, they have viable uses in commercial agriculture. Proper use, dosage rates, and application methods are key to preventing detrimental side effects. When improperly applied or overused, many pesticides make pest problems worse. This article explains why.
Songbirds, raptors, and hummingbirds need different resources to survive. By catering to all types of birds, you’ll invite a higher diversity of them to your garden. Use these nine simple techniques from native plant gardener Jerad Bryant to lure birds into your yard.
Weeds are pesky plants that don’t belong! A weed, simply put, is a plant that’s growing where you don’t want it to. Rather than spraying harmful herbicides in your yard, try one of these 13 efficient strategies from native plant gardener Jerad Bryant.
A major reason to plant native plants is to support local pollinators! Insects, birds, and mammals rely on plants for nectar, pollen, fruit, and habitat space. The best plants for pollinators are those that are local to your region. Consider one of these 15 native species for northeastern U.S. gardens.
Productive vegetables fill your garden with delicious, nutritious, and abundant harvests! Whether you love leafy greens, squash, or unique perennials, there are options on this list for every gardener. Join seasoned grower Jerad Bryant in discovering the 11 most overproductive veggies.