Would you like to entice a steady stream of beautiful butterflies to visit your garden? You don’t need a huge space or major expenses to attract plenty of butterflies and other pollinators to your landscape. In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen shares 11 easy tips to attract more butterflies to your yard and garden.
Ecoregions resulted from a cooperative effort between Mexico, the U.S., and Canada, where expert ecologists grouped the regions of North America into distinct environments. Take advantage of these guidelines, and use this study to help you select garden plants. Join native plant gardener Jerad Bryant as we tour the top ecoregions in the United States.
Mushrooms seem to come out of nowhere, peppering our lawns with pops of color and unusual shapes. Most folks don’t give them a second glance, having no idea which mushroom is which, but their identities don’t have to be a mystery. Amateur mycologist Emily Estep names and explains 12 common lawn mushrooms that you might just see after a rainy day
Do you have a shaded yard where turf grass doesn’t grow well? Consider planting a moss lawn as a low-maintenance, sustainable alternative to a traditional grass lawn. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss covers the basics, benefits, and drawbacks.
You may have heard that household baking soda can treat plant disease, deter pests, and improve the soil. But is this true? Join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn whether baking soda is safe for plants.
Whether leaving the hose on or overcrowding your plants, some gardening habits become ingrained in your seasonal routines. It’s easy to adopt certain patterns without stopping to question “why?” In this article, garden expert Logan Hailey explains 7 garden habits to leave behind, and what you can do instead for easier maintenance and healthier plants.
Watering your garden isn’t rocket science, but the right irrigation system makes a world of difference! If you’re unsure which irrigation to invest in, this guide from garden expert Logan Hailey includes everything you need to know, including the costs, benefits, and drawbacks of each type of garden irrigation.
Are you tired of daily irrigation and high water bills? Join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn seven ways you can conserve water in your garden during the heat of summer.
Some plants simply do not play nice in the garden for one reason or another. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares 21 plants that are better off in pots if you simply must have them.
If you’re into the world of natural dying, madder is one of the best plants for vibrant red dye. Join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn how to grow this plant at home.
Much like a chef has a favorite knife, every gardener has a favorite tool. The key to their longevity and effectiveness lies in how well they’re taken care of. Well-maintained and cleaned tools also limit disease spread in the garden, leading to healthier and happier plants. In this article, gardening expert and hori-hori aficionado Christina Conner shares some of her top tips for taking great care of your garden tools.
With so much information and conflicting advice, starting a garden can be overwhelming. Fortunately, most errors are easy to avoid and fix. In this article, garden expert and former organic farmer Logan Hailey helps you avoid the biggest beginner gardening mistakes this summer and what to do instead.