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Sarah Jay

Sarah is a staff writer and content strategist at Epic Gardening. She spends most of her time researching and writing about native/adapted plants and the ecological systems that make up our growing climates.

A close-up shot of feathery plumes and green leaves of a Foxtail, showcasing types of weeds

Weeds

27 Common Types of Weeds with Names & Picture Identification

Let's face it, weeds can cause garden problems for gardeners. While some types of weeds can be nice looking, they can also be invasive. It can be difficult to identify each type of weed and prevent them from taking over your entire garden. Keep in mind that many weeds are good for pollinators, so it may be worth relocating them to another area, or leaving them be. In this article, we help you identify the most common types of weeds, with photos of each.

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Mulch

How To Spread Mulch The Right Way

Laying mulch is necessary for moisture retention, erosion control, and weed reduction. Horticultural expert Sarah Jay explains how to spread mulch in your garden spaces correctly.

A shot of ripe fruits of a pluot tree

Fruits

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Pluot Tree

The interspecific pluot tree is a hybrid of plums and apricots that produces juicy, delicious fruit. Floyd Zaiger developed this fruit tree in the US. Sarah Jay will share our tips on growing pluots at home.

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Ornamental Gardens

31 Perennial Flowers For Shaded Gardens With Limited Sun

If you have a shaded gardening area, finding the right flowers to plant can be quite a challenge. It's important to have the right balance of sunlight for perennials to come back year after year. In this article, hobby gardener Jason White looks at 31 shade loving perennials that will come back each year if properly cared for.

A base-angle shot of several developing spiky yellow-green fruits called jackfruit

Trees

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Jackfruit

Thinking of planting some jackfruit trees in your backyard, or somewhere in your home garden, but aren't sure where to start? Jackfruit can be a unique tree to grow, but they do best in certain hardiness zones, and perform well with certain soil types. Find out how to plant, grow, and care for Jackfruit in your backyard or home garden.