Gardening

All about gardening - we have many in-depth guides about edibles, ornamentals, houseplants, and much more. We provide answers for your garden issues!

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Edible

How to Grow Mushrooms in Buckets and Containers

You don’t need a giant forest or a big backyard to grow mushrooms. They can thrive right on your countertop or patio! Mycology enthusiast and mushroom expert Logan Hailey explains nine simple steps to growing mushrooms in containers or buckets.

Slender green stems hold clusters of Douglas Aster flowers with delicate lavender petals and vibrant yellow centers, surrounded by narrow, lance-shaped leaves.

Flowers

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Douglas Asters

Douglas asters erupt into bloom from late summer through autumn. Their purple petals and yellow centers decorate landscapes throughout western North America. Why not add them to your garden? Learn how to best care for these wildflowers alongside native plant gardener Jerad Bryant.

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Flowers

How to Deadhead Mums to Keep the Blooms Coming

Chrysanthemums, full of glory in autumnal tones, benefit from easy deadheading for a lasting show of color. With gardening expert Katherine Rowe, explore the benefits and basics of removing faded blooms to extend flowering and develop strong roots for in-ground selections.

A close-up of the thin trunk of a young tree supported by wooden stakes, surrounded by a mulch of autumn leaves in shades of yellow, orange, and brown.

Trees

7 Reasons You Should Never Mulch Around Your Trees

Are mulch volcanoes popping up around your neighborhood? If you’re wondering whether you should try this method or not, the answer is a resounding no! These seven reasons from former nursery tree grower Jerad Bryant provide ample guidance on why you should avoid adding mulch near your trees.

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Flowers

Should You Hard Prune Roses In Fall To Prevent Winter Damage?

As roses prepare to enter winter dormancy, it isn’t necessarily the time for drastic pruning. But strategic nipping and tucking are essential to best rose health over the winter and in the long run. Explore how preventative pruning contributes to winterizing roses with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.

A dense grouping of daisy-like flowers with white petals and bright yellow centers, surrounded by lush green foliage.

Flowers

15 Native Wildflowers for Idaho Gardens

Are you an Idaho gardener hoping to add some native wildflowers to your space? Wildflowers are integral to feeding many local pollinators, birds, and other small animals. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares some beautiful Idaho natives to add to your garden.

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Trees

A Guide to Choosing the Best Tree For Your Yard: Factors to Consider

If you’re selecting new trees for your yard this fall, lucky you! You’re adding value and enrichment to the landscape visually, ecologically, and economically. With so many variables in tree form, growing conditions, and features, a few guidelines help winnow down the field. Hone in on the best trees for your yard with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.

The pawpaw tree features large, drooping, oblong leaves and clusters of greenish-yellow, mango-like fruits that turn soft when ripe.

Trees

How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Pawpaw Trees

Are you curious about these small native trees and their sweet, custardy fruits? If you’ve never seen or tasted a pawpaw, you’re in for a treat. In this article, native plant expert Liessa Bowen introduces the pawpaw tree and all the basics you’ll need to know so you can grow your own!