Are you starting a hydroponic garden this year? Fruit-bearing plants, like strawberries and tomatoes, grow exceptionally well without soil. In this article, plant expert Matt Dursum covers the easiest fruit-bearing plants you can grow hydroponically at home.
With late winter’s turn comes warming days and the promise of budding annuals. Easy insulation against spring frosts protects that tender flush of growth. Don’t lose a fresh crop of annual color to spring’s weather whims. Add temporary frost protection with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.
March is the time for preparing your garden for the growing season. For some plants, this means taking your pruners and giving them their yearly trimming. In this article, horticulture expert Matt Dursum shows you the plants to cut back in March.
Early spring is the perfect time to get outside and prepare your garden for summer. One of the most important tasks is feeding your nutrient-hungry perennials. In this article, plant expert Matt Dursum covers perennials you should fertilize in March.
Are you already excited for Halloween this year? You may be wondering when to plant pumpkins so they’re ready for the spooky season. In this article, plant expert Matt Dursum shows you when to get these ghoulishly large squash in the ground.
Seeds are the starting point for beautiful, productive gardens. Though you can source potted seedlings in spring, starting crops from seeds is rewarding and budget-friendly. You’ll have ready crops before most other gardeners! Save money this year by bundling your seeds—these 10 bundles are perfect for beginner, intermediate, and expert gardeners.
Did you know you can grow plants native to Ireland at home? From shamrocks to primrose, these Irish plants are super fun to grow. In this article, plant expert Matt Dursum shows you the interesting plants native to Ireland that you can grow at home.
It's springtime in the garden and time to get to the work of bringing everything back to life. Beekeeper Melissa Strauss has some tips on handling spring cleanup in a way that protects and preserves pollinators and their habitats.
There are many reasons to grow native grasses, from prairie and meadow projects to lawn alternatives to specimens in the perennial border. Their adaptability, easy care, and ecosystem services support garden diversity, soil health, and resource conservation. And many are ready to grow from seed as we turn toward spring this month. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores top native grasses to grow from seed in March.
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.
Have you been let down by some of the most popular plants? Whether they barely bloom, they smell bad, or they have no use, some plants are not worth your time. In this article, plant expert Matt Dursum covers popular plants that aren’t worth the hype.
March is a great time to start some seeds, and we're prepped and ready to go! Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to see what we are planting this month.