Gardening

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

North Carolina perennial flower garden in full sun

Flowers

21 Popular Perennials For North Carolina Gardens

Are you looking for some perennial plants to grow in your North Carolina Garden this season? With North Carolina's moderate climate, you have plenty of options to choose from! In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen walks through her favorite perennial plants for every North Carolina garden!

Gardener pruning blueberry shrub with red leaves

Fruits

How and When to Prune Blueberry Shrubs

Are you attempting to prune your blueberry bushes this season, but aren't sure where to start? Pruning can be more of an art form, especially with difficult shrubs like the blueberry. In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen walks through how to prune blueberry shrubs in just a few easy steps!

Gooseberry fruiting plant growing in partial shade

Fruits

17 Fruiting Trees, Shrubs and Vines That Grow in Partial Shade

Do you have a partially shaded area of your garden where you'd love to place some fruiting plants? If you aren't sure which types of fruiting trees, vines and shrubs thrive in shady areas, you've come to the right place! In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen looks at her favorite fruiting plants for shady garden spaces!

Bradford pear tree growing with white flowers in garden landscape.

Trees

11 Reasons to Avoid Planting Bradford Pear Trees

The beautiful white flowers of the Bradford Pear tree make it an enticing option tof any garden or home landscape. But these popular trees can often cause more problems than people anticipate. In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen shares some of the top reasons you need to avoid Bradford Pear trees in your garden or home landscape plans this season.

apple gree growth stages

Fruits

Apple Tree Growth Stages: How Fast Do Apple Trees Grow?

Are you growing apple trees in your garden this season? Apple trees have several growth stages before producing fruit you'll love each season. In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen shares the different growth stages of Apple Trees and how fast you can expect them to grow.

Container grown blueberries matured and ready for picking

Fruits

How to Grow Blueberries in Pots or Containers

Blueberries are a fun fruit to grow when planted in the ground, but did you know they can also be grown in containers? These versatile shrubs make great container plants, which allows them to be moved freely around in your garden. In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen shares how to grow blueberries in large pots or containers this season!

Orange Texas Lantana Native Plant Blooming in Garden

Ornamental Gardens

35 Beautiful Native Plants for Texas Gardens

Are you looking for a few native plants to add to your Texas garden this season? Native plants can be beneficial for a variety of reasons, and the state of Texas spans across many different hardiness zones, giving you plenty of different native plants to pick from. In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen shares her favorite native plants for Texas gardens!

drought tolerant wildflowers

Flowers

27 Drought Tolerant Native Wildflowers to Grow This Season

Are you looking for some native wildflowers that can tolerate a dry, arid climate? There are a number of wildflowers that can grow in drier conditions, depending on the temperatures. In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen shares her favorite drought-resistant native wildflowers you can add to your flowerbeds this season.

how and when to harvest blueberries

Fruits

How and When to Harvest Blueberries This Season

Looking to harvest blueberries from your garden, but aren't quite sure when or how to do it? The "how" is fairly straightforward, but the "when" can be a bit more complicated! In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen examines the ideal time to harvest blueberries this season, and how to do it.

Zucchini growing next to one another spaced in rows

Vegetables

How Far Apart Should You Plant Zucchini?

Are you getting ready to plant zucchini but aren't quite sure how far apart they need to be? Zucchini typically grows best when they have a little space, but how much space is needed? In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen shares the ideal spacing requirements for your garden grown zucchini this season.

Four carrots in the end of the growth cycle being pulled in the garden for harvest.

Vegetables

Carrot Growth Stages: How Fast do Carrots Grow?

Thinking of planting carrots but aren't too sure how long it takes them to grow? Carrots can be planted later in the season, but how long does it take for them to fully mature? In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen takes you through all you need to know about the growth cycle of carrots in your garden.

A close up of a cluster of plump ripe blueberries sitting atop green foliage.

Ornamental Gardens

9 Understory Plants for a Permaculture Garden

Are you wondering what you can grow in the shaded areas of your permaculture garden? There are plenty of shade-loving permaculture-compatible plants you can choose from. In this article, gardening enthusiast Liessa Bowen will introduce nine fantastic understory plants for your permaculture landscape.