11 Plants Native to Mexico to Grow for Cinco de Mayo
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo by planting things in your garden that are native to Mexico! Join Florida gardener Melissa Strauss to take a look at some of the beautiful options.
15 Garden Plants You Almost Never Need to Water
As dry weather becomes more frequent and longer-lasting each summer, growing drought-tolerant plants is crucial in creating a durable, reliable, and low-maintenance garden. Try one of these garden plants that rarely need water; seasoned grower Jerad Bryant shares 15 of the best ones below.
How to Plant, Grow, and Care For ‘Jeana’ Garden Phlox
‘Jeana’ is the total package when it comes to perennials. This native cultivar has highly ornamental blooms that support pollinators and flowers for months. Superior disease resistance makes it a standout among more finicky varieties in the species. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores a new one to love among old garden favorites, ‘Jeana’ garden phlox.
13 Common Spring Weeds to Pull Before They Establish
Spring weeds sprout as the days lengthen and warm in late winter and early spring. Pull them now while they’re weak-rooted, and you’ll easily free the garden of weeds. Join native plant gardener Jerad Bryant in identifying and removing these 13 common spring weeds.
How to Create a Xeriscape Container Garden
Xeriscape container gardens bring all the rewards of a diverse display with the value of conserving water and resources. Less maintenance and daily watering mean more time to enjoy the show. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in exploring the components of a successful waterwise potted arrangement, adaptable to any scale.
19 Beautiful Nasturtium Varieties to Grow this Season
Nasturtiums are bright, beautiful, and useful, too! These beautiful flowering plants are a great addition to every home garden. Here are some of our favorite varieties to help you choose the perfect one (or two) for your space.
How Long Can You Leave Plants in the Nursery Pot?
Is your plant still living in its original container? It’s sometimes hard to know when to leave plants in their nursery pots and when to take them out. In this article, plant expert Matt Dursum explains when is the best time to ditch the nursery pot for a new container.
How to Start Your Own Pollinator Garden in Pots or Containers
Awakening bumblebee queens, emerging butterflies, migrating hummingbirds - these are all signs of spring signaling for us to create a potted pollinator garden in hospitality to the locals. Pollinators and beneficial insects enrich biodiversity, manage pests, and keep ornamentals and vegetables healthy and productive. Here, gardening expert Katherine Rowe outlines the essentials to create a buzzing pollinator container garden at any scale.
9 Ways to Grow Healthier Container Plants
Small gardens, porches, and patios are perfect for container gardening! Containers allow for easy transporting, cultivating, and harvesting. Seasoned grower Jerad Bryant shares nine easy ways to encourage healthy and robust growth from your potted plants.
How to Plant, Grow, and Care For ‘Thai Constellation’ Monstera
'Thai Constellation' is a houseplant lover's dream. Easy to care for and visually stunning, it doesn't get much better. Join houseplant enthusiast Melissa Strauss to talk about caring for your beautiful monstera.
11 Easy Ways to Celebrate Earth Day in the Garden
For Earth Day this year, let’s celebrate the Earth by nurturing biodiverse ecosystems and nourishing the living things that inhabit our green spaces. Join beekeeper and pollinator enthusiast Melissa Strauss for some ways to make your garden a more inviting place for all its inhabitants!
9 Ways to Attract A Higher Diversity of Birds to Your Yard
Songbirds, raptors, and hummingbirds need different resources to survive. By catering to all types of birds, you’ll invite a higher diversity of them to your garden. Use these nine simple techniques from native plant gardener Jerad Bryant to lure birds into your yard.