Leaf-sucking insects and bean-eating worms threaten your tender bean harvest! With some prevention techniques, we’ll ensure these bugs stay far away from your precious crops. Learn the seven bean pests that target susceptible plants alongside seasoned grower Jerad Bryant.
Fall rains and cool weather invite pesky, aggressive weeds that quickly overrun cultivated gardens. If you know how to identify them when they’re young, you can easily weed the seedlings before they grow out of control. Native plant gardener Jerad Bryant shares these 11 common weeds to watch for at the growing season’s end.
Bare-root, container, and B&B trees thrive after planting with some care. Give them the right treatment, and they’ll reward you with shade, blossoms, and fruits or nuts. These nine tips from nursery tree grower Jerad Bryant will help your new specimens perform to the best of their ability.
Fall and spring are excellent seasons to add new shrubs and trees to your backyard. You’ll want them to take off with new growth without having setbacks or diseases. These 8 tips guide you through the transplanting process to ensure your plants survive and thrive. Discover how the pros transplant shrubs alongside seasoned grower Jerad Bryant.
What are superfoods, and why grow them at home? They are vegetables, nuts, and berries packed with nutrients, antioxidants, or beneficial fibers. With 17 of them on this list, there’s sure to be an ideal one for your garden’s climate. Discover easy-growing and nutritious superfoods alongside seasoned grower Jerad Bryant.
One major reason to grow native plants is to lure wildlife into your backyard. Local plant species grow flowers that feed pollinators, and they sprout branches that create valuable habitat space for furry creatures. Passively attract wildlife with these 31 species from native plant gardener Jerad Bryant.
Compost piles are excellent for backyard gardeners who want to save money on soil amendments or upcycle excess waste. Turning piles speeds up decomposition, lets microbes breathe, and keeps rotting smells at bay. Join longtime composter Jerad Bryant and discover seven easy ways to turn your compost piles.
Washington wildflowers provide floral beauty while feeding pollinators, birds, and mammals. They’re perfect substitutes for weak, nonnative ornamentals that struggle during cold winters or dry summers. Discover the best ones for your backyard ecosystem alongside native plant gardener Jerad Bryant.
One rose is never enough, although it is enough to make more roses! Propagate new shrubs from old ones through seeds, cuttings, layering, or division. Join native plant gardener Jerad Bryant in turning one rose into many.
What is biodiversity? It’s a big term that measures how many animal and plant species are thriving in an area. Plant native plants, and you increase native animal populations. Learn which species are our favorites for each region alongside native plant gardener Jerad Bryant.
Is your hot compost pile feeling cold? Or does it feel too hot? No matter which end of the spectrum your pile is on, there are easy ways to correct its temperature. Join backyard gardener Jerad Bryant in learning exactly how hot our piles should be.
Hydrangeas pop open their flower buds in late summer, revealing clusters of bright blossoms. They come in many colors, like blue, pink, red, white, and purple. When growing them for the first time, you’ll want the best care tips to guarantee bodacious blooms. Join seasoned grower Jerad Bryant as we ensure your shrubs sprout blooms proliferously!