Flowers add color, structure, and charm to gardens. They’re pollinator magnets, luring bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds to the site. A flowerless garden is a boring one! Seasoned grower Jerad Bryant shares these 17 flowering plants that are perfect for starting in March.
Whether you’re growing seedlings, houseplants, or a container garden, you don’t want to see plant roots poking out of pots! If you do, there are some simple solutions to fix the problem. Seasoned grower Jerad Bryant shares what to do if you see roots sticking out of containers.
Asparagus spears are one of the first perennial vegetables to emerge in spring. With crowns, you can skip the lengthy seed-starting process and have edible spears in less than a year. Seasoned grower Jerad Bryant shares these nine pro tips for easy asparagus growing, no matter where you live!
Composting is a great method for recycling organic matter. Instead of throwing food scraps, garden clippings, and fall leaves away, you can turn them into compost! If your pile is slow-acting, longtime composter Jerad Bryant shares these 17 strategies for speeding up the process.
March is the perfect month for pruning woody trees and shrubs! Many are deciduous and dormant during winter, giving you a clear view of their structure. Others bloom on new wood, making them perfect pruning candidates. Seasoned grower Jerad Bryant shares 11 trees and shrubs to prune in late winter and early spring.
Invasive species invade! Non-native weedy plants smother existing species, turning beautiful environments into desolate spaces. To combat them, you’ll need aggressive native plants to outcompete the non-native ones. Start with these 19 spreading species from native plant gardener Jerad Bryant.
The weather is warming and it’s time to plant vegetables! These crops are perfect for sowing in March. Some sprout best outdoors, while others prefer starting indoors. Seasoned grower Jerad Bryant shares this month's 21 best vegetable seeds to plant.
When is best to prune fruit trees, and how do you do it? Late winter pruning is ideal; it encourages healthy growth without harming your trees. Learn why, how, and when to prune your fruit trees with this easy-to-follow guide from backyard orchardist Jerad Bryant.
Evergreen grasses and grass-like perennials add charm to outdoor landscapes. Some bloom gorgeous flower clusters, some have decorative seed pods, and others offer unique fall colors. Native plant gardener Jerad Bryant shares the 15 best evergreen grasses for containers, beds, and borders.
Dieffenbachia plants, or dumbcanes, are lovely tropical houseplants that excel indoors. Their lush leaves, arum-like flowers, and tall statures make them the perfect plants for indoor decorating. Longtime houseplant grower Jerad Bryant shares these 17 choice dieffenbachia cultivars.
The ‘Midwinter Fire’ dogwood is one of the most outstanding specimens! If you’re looking for a red-twig dogwood, this variety is the type for you. Native plant gardener Jerad Bryant shares everything there is to know about this cultivar and how to grow it in your garden.
Forcing cherry blossoms indoors is an easy way to create gorgeous arrangements. You can enjoy the blooms weeks before they appear outside; they’re perfect for decorating tables, countertops, and windowsills. Longtime gardener Jerad Bryant shares these nine easy steps for forcing cherry blossoms inside.