Are you burnt out with your grassy lawn and ready to try something else? There are plenty of beautiful, interesting, and beneficial alternatives to a turfgrass lawn. In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen explores the wonderful world of gardening beyond grass.
Do you enjoy bird watching, bird feeding, or simply knowing that birds enjoy your garden? There are many ways that gardeners can create a bird-friendly landscape. In this article, gardening and wildlife expert Liessa Bowen offers 17 tips to create your own bird-friendly garden.
Do you think of leaves as a nuisance? Are you the type of person who can’t wait to tidy up your yard with a rake and bag each fall? Are you curious to learn how you can use these free resources that we often take for granted? It might surprise you how useful these brown, crunchy leaves are for your garden, wildlife, and the soil. In this article, gardening expert Taylor Sievers shares how you can give your fall leaves a second life.
Did you know fall leaves are like a free fertilizer, mulch, and compost all in one? Yet so many people are raking them up and hauling them away! Former organic farmer Logan Hailey explains why leaving the leaves is the best thing you can do for your garden soil and yard ecosystem.
If you’ve been thinking about adding a high tunnel to your farm or garden and are wondering if it’s worth the hassle, join small-scale farming expert Jenna Rich as she discusses key benefits and some drawbacks to help you decide if this step is right for you.
Make your fall garden cleanup easier and support natural ecosystems by skipping a few steps. In this article, former organic farmer Logan Hailey explains why some garden cleanup isn’t necessary.
In this article, Master Naturalist Sarah Jay explains the life cycle of hoverflies and how to usher them into the garden space. Included is a list of plants you can incorporate to be a great host for these pollinator and pest control powerhouses.
Do you struggle to grow produce in your garden year after year? Is there always a new pest or disease plaguing your garden? Or an environmental stress such as heat or drought that decimates everything? Landrace gardens are adapted to your exact climate. Certified master gardener Laura Elsner will walk you through starting your own landrace garden.
Do you know your garden style? Whether you're designing a landscape from scratch or redoing your current garden, landscape designer Liz Jaros is here to help with an explanation of seven popular garden styles, their key characteristics, and recommended plants for each!
It’s likely one of the first questions on a new gardener’s mind. Should you buy plants at the local nursery or big box store? Or sift through a catalog, picking out packets to start your plants from seed? Gardening expert Kelli Klein reviews the benefits and drawbacks of each.
Some gardeners are afraid to grow a native plant garden, fearing it will look untidy. There are many ways you can help your garden look great, both up close and from a distance. In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen discusses 15 tips to help your native plant garden thrive and look spectacular in the process!
Drawing from the wisdom and habits of some of the world’s longest-living populations, growing and eating your own fruits and vegetables is a vital key to longevity. Check out our guide to growing your own backyard Blue Zone in this article.