Elephant Ear Plant: Care, Planting, and Growing Tips
If you were to Google the words “elephant ear,” you would find a range of images, from the delicious, doughy staple of fried fair fare to those enormous pachyderms in …
Ornamental Gardens
Learn how to cultivate beautiful ornamental gardens and how to troubleshoot common pests, diseases, and growing problems!
Silver Dollar Plant (Lunaria Annua) Growing Guide
Many gardeners hate weeds. They will curse them under their breath as they drag the roots from the soil and toss them onto the compost pile with relish. In her …
Hydroponic Orchids
Ah, orchids…some of the most beautiful flowers that exist. Their balance of colorful blooms and woody, thick roots make them a favorite flower of gardeners around the world. A little-known …
40+ Summer Flowers You Must Have In Your Garden
If you want to add some color to your summer garden but have no idea what to grow (or how to grow it), or if you just want some fresh …
How to Grow Asters
The gorgeous Aster is a fantastic low-effort addition to your garden. Its name originates from the Greek word for star, but also goes by many other names, with September flower, …
Seasonal Flowers Growing Guide
I try to keep this site focused on edible plants… My mission is to help 1 million people learn how to produce food for themselves by teaching hydroponics, urban gardening, …
Lawn Maintenance: Your Seasonal Cheat Sheet
While the summer season is the ideal time to care for your lawn, it’s something that needs to be looked after all year round and when the weather is constantly changing …
10 Plants You Should Never Include in Your Landscaping
Landscaping can involve much trial and error, but some plants are just born bad. Some of the most common landscaping features are also invasive species, messy tenants or even potential …
16 Invasive Species Sold at Garden Centers You Should Never Buy
Most of us gardeners assume that the people that run our local garden center are knowledgeable and know exactly what they’re selling – and for the most part, that’s true. …