Gardening

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

A vibrant field bursts with an array of purple, orange, and yellow flowers, their petals swaying gently in the breeze. The sunlight dances across the blooms, casting vivid hues and creating a mesmerizing tapestry of nature's palette.

Flowers

How to Plant & Grow a Wildflower Garden from Seed

Wildflowers enliven the garden with colorful blooms and swaying textures. They are an essential source of food and shelter for pollinators and wildlife and provide valuable ecosystem services. With a few sound steps to prepare, you can create a flourishing wildflower garden from seed. Explore best practices for growing a wildflower garden with garden expert Katherine Rowe.

A close-up of purple flowers adorning the climbing chocolate vine, nestled among lush green leaves. The intricate blooms showcase delicate petals with intricate patterns and vibrant hues. Sunlight gracefully illuminates the scene, highlighting the plant's natural beauty.

Ornamental Gardens

11 Beautiful Alternatives to Chocolate Vine (Akebia quinata)

Love the look and smell of chocolate vine but not allowed to grow it in your region? Wondering what vines you can grow safely that will mimic the desirable traits of this polarizing, herbaceous perennial? Certified master gardener Liz Jaros has 11 beautiful options for you. Read on for a look at their unique characteristics and growing preferences.

In a city park, a row of young trees stands in neat alignment, each one carefully tied to pegs for support and growth. Towering trees in the background provide a striking contrast.

Trees

How Much Water do Trees Need?

Trees rarely need extra watering once they are established and can rely simply on rainwater. In areas of scarce water resources, understanding the variables and type of tree you choose will go a long way to reducing the need for gallons of water. In this article, gardening expert Wendy Moulton explores how much water trees really need.

A close-up of an organic Celeriac plant, showcasing its substantial knob, tall stalks, and vibrant, leafy foliage. The plant thrives in nutrient-rich brown soil, blending harmoniously with its environment.

Vegetables

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Celeriac

This underrated knobby root veggie may look ugly, but it tastes remarkably comforting and stores for over six months through the winter! In this article, former organic farmer Logan Hailey digs into the secrets of growing large, earthy celery roots for soups, stews, roasts, and beyond!

Vegetables in the garden in the month of February.

Vegetables

15 Vegetables to Start Seeding in February

When winter is almost over, but it’s not quite spring, it can be difficult to know what to plant. In many zones, February is perfect for starting long-season crops indoors and direct seeding cold-hardy greens outside. In this article, former organic farmer Logan Hailey digs into the best veggies for seed-starting in February.

This close-up captures the radiant beauty of daylilies in full bloom. Their delicate petals unfurl in a blaze of vibrant orange, with veins of deep crimson radiating outwards from the center. The daylilies stand amidst a lush green carpet of grass, their vivid hues contrasting beautifully against the earthy backdrop.

Flowers

Are Daylilies Invasive?

Are your daylilies taking over your garden? Are you worried they could be invasive? Invasive species harm pollinators and the local ecosystem. In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago discusses the invasiveness of daylilies and what you can do about it!

A close-up of a snowberry shrub showcasing green leaves and brown stems, bearing clusters of pristine white snowberries. In the background, a soft blur unveils a profusion of ethereal pink snowberries, gently enhancing the scene with a subtle palette shift.

Shrubs

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Snowberry Bushes

Snowberries are beautiful perennial shrubs known for their clusters of small pink and white flowers and snow-white berries. And the best part? They're native to North America! In this article, gardening expert Kelli Klein shares how to grow snowberry bushes successfully.

Close-up of female hands about to divide succulents on a blurred background. She is holding a Jade Plant in her hand. It is a popular succulent that features thick, fleshy, oval-shaped leaves that are glossy and vibrant green, tinged with red along the edges.

Cacti & Succulents

How to Divide Succulents in 6 Easy Steps

Dividing succulents doesn’t have to be a stressful process. It just takes a gentle hand and an eye for the health of your plant. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss will go over methods of dividing your succulent for the best outcome.

A vibrant meadow stretches out, adorned with pink, red, and yellow wildflowers swaying gently. Lush foliage thrives under the warm embrace of sunlight, creating a picturesque scene of nature's beauty and tranquility.

Flowers

31 Spring Wildflowers You Can Grow From Seed

Spring wildflowers are about the joy of gardening, and growing from seed makes them affordable. Everyone dreams of a wild meadow full of flowers buzzing with bees and butterflies, and it's totally possible to achieve. In this article, gardening expert Wendy Moulton shares gorgeous wildflowers you can grow from seed!