Stop Believing These 4 Garden Watering Myths
Gardening is rife with advice on how to water plants properly. Is all that advice true? Let’s look at these four common recommendations to demystify irrigation.
9 Ideas For Creating Your Fairy Tale Cottagecore Garden
Cottagecore offers swoon-worthy florals, foliage, and fragrance in loose, informal displays. Evoking lovely and functional village and countryside gardens, contemporary cottage themes combine plant selection with pollinator services. With a bit of planning, the romantic style is within reach. Here, garden designer Katherine Rowe explores how to achieve the dreamy aesthetic.
11 Ways to Attract More Butterflies to Your Garden
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.
When is the Optimal Time to Pick Tomatoes?
Should you let tomatoes ripen on the vine, or pick them early? Let’s look at how tomatoes ripen to find out. Join backyard vegetable grower Jerad Bryant as we determine the optimal time to pick tomatoes.
How Ecoregions Can Help You Select The Right Plants For Your 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.
15 Landscape Design Ideas for Challenging Gardens
Challenging sites let us flex our gardening chops. They’re opportunities for creativity, aesthetic enhancement, and site improvement. If you’ve got a tough spot, there’s likely a plant, accent, or tip to improve it. Join garden designer Katherine Rowe for a look at working with less-than-ideal sites.
12 Common Mushrooms You Might Find in Your Yard
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
How to Plant, Grow, and Care For a Moss Lawn
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.
How to Grow Epic Pumpkins in Raised Beds
Although pumpkins take up a lot of space, you can still grow them in raised beds. Join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn how to grow these cucurbits in your garden.
Is Baking Soda Safe for Plants?
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.
15 Best Raised Garden Bed Plants for Short-Season Climates
Get ready to harness your region’s climate abilities. Join organic farmer Jenna Rich as she shares 15 of the best raised garden bed crops for short-season growers
7 Bad Gardening Habits You Should Leave Behind
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.