Seed-starting can be intimidating for new gardeners. Especially when you consider the space requirements. However, with the following seeds, you can skip the indoor seed-starting step and head straight out to your raised beds! Gardening expert Kelli Klein shares 21 vegetables and flowers to direct sow in raised beds.
Gardening has its own language and verbiage, which can sometimes be intimidating, especially for beginner gardeners. So, while you may have heard the phrase “chop- and -drop” you might be wondering: What is it? And why do it? Gardening expert Kelli Klein explains how chop-and-drop can benefit your garden.
Arborvitae are all the rage for adding a luxurious living fenceline to your landscaping. But what are the care requirements, and how easy or difficult are they to grow? Gardening expert Kelli Klein walks you through the steps to provide optimal growing conditions for your arborvitae hedge.
Shasta daisies are a stunning and unique hybrid variety that has become an heirloom after over a century of being grown in gardens across North America. They are easy to grow and care for, and this perennial can spread through your garden via rhizomes and seeds. Gardening expert Kelli Klein walks you through the steps of planting, growing, and caring for these tough plants so that you can enjoy them in your garden for years to come!
Arborvitae are wonderful ornamental trees for your landscaping needs, specifically if you want to add a windbreak or living fence line. However, there are tons of types and varieties! So, which variety should you plant? Gardening expert Kelli Klein reviews 19 arborvitae types for home landscaping to help you decide.
'Munstead' lavender is a hardy perennial known for its alluring and calming fragrance. It is easy to grow and drought-tolerant once established. Its beautiful blooms will attract a host of bees and beneficial pollinators to your garden. Gardening expert Kelli Klein walks you through how to plant, grow, and care for 'Munstead' lavender.
Hydrangeas can be tricky to grow, especially for a beginner gardener. Some varieties are sensitive to poor soil drainage, incorrect soil pH, too much sun, pruning at the wrong time, over-fertilizing, and too much water. Luckily, these 13 beginner-friendly hydrangea varieties will reward you with stunning blooms and low maintenance needs. Gardening expert Kelli Klein describes each variety in detail so you can choose the right one for your garden.
Moss roses are a beautiful flowering succulent ground cover. They are heat and drought-tolerant and easy to grow. In this article, gardening expert Kelli Klein shares all you need to know about growing moss roses from seed!
Rosemary is a beautiful flowering evergreen perennial that can be grown as both an edible and an ornamental in the garden. It is drought-tolerant once established. It has a moderate level of difficulty when started from seed, but gardening expert Kelli Klein is here to walk you through all the tips and tricks. Starting rosemary from seed is a great way to level up your seed-starting skills.
Lemongrass can be propagated by taking cuttings or by division, but why not try starting it from seed? It is easy and rewarding and will boost your seed-starting confidence! Gardening expert Kelli Klein walks you through the steps.
Agaves are often synonymous with deserts and hot, arid climates. But a few varieties can survive winter temperatures as low as 10 degrees Fahrenheit. Whether you want to grow agave indoors in containers or outdoors in your gardens, there is an agave variety for you! Gardening expert Kelli Klein dives into 13 varieties for your indoor or outdoor garden.
Do you live in the desert and struggle to grow flowering plants? Or perhaps you want to be more water-wise with your garden. Maybe you’re looking for a plant that will come back year after year with little to no outside maintenance or intervention. Well, look no further than agave. Gardening expert Kelli Klein walks you through how to plant, grow, and care for agave plants.