13 Varieties of Flowering Ginger for Your Garden
Ginger is a delicious spice and a stunning tropical plant that is easy to care for and fast-growing. Here are some of the most beautiful varieties of flowering ginger for your home and garden.
How to Grow a Creeping Thyme Lawn
Replace your thirsty, high-maintenance turf grass with an herbaceous, low-growing lawn that offers a range of ecological benefits. In this article, horticulturist and former organic farmer Logan Hailey explains how to quickly establish a creeping thyme lawn in 6 simple steps.
Does Microclover Make a Good Lawn Replacement?
With rising concerns about drought-stricken summers, fertilizer runoff, and chemical usage on lawns, you may be looking for a turf grass replacement. Microclover has taken the internet by storm for a reason! In this article, horticulturist and former organic farmer Logan Hailey digs into all the pros and cons of replacing your yard with microclover.
How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Kabocha Squash
Are you craving a velvety smooth, ultra-sweet winter squash? This gourmet Japanese pumpkin is amazingly easy to grow and way more flavorful than regular pumpkins. Former organic farmer Logan Hailey has all the secrets to growing abundant winter squash with minimal effort.
How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Little Bluestem
Liven up your landscape with the ornamental grass little bluestem. This tolerant plant can handle poor soils and dry spells and shows gorgeous colors from spring through fall. In this article, gardening expert Kaleigh Brillon explains how to keep this grass happy.
15 Perennials You Can Plant This October
Thinking of putting some perennials in the ground this October? There are plenty of perennials you can plant, depending on your hardiness zone. In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago looks at her favorite perennial plants to settle into your garden in the month of October.
27 Evergreen Shrubs That Look Good Year-Round
Planning your garden around an evergreen foundation is a great way to maintain year-round interest in the landscape. Here are some of our favorite evergreen shrubs that make a stunning backdrop for showier plants during the warmer months while still looking nice in the colder ones.
How to Hand-Pollinate Squash
If you see plenty of flowers on your squash plants but no fruit, you may have a pollination problem. Gardening expert Madison Moulton teaches you how to take matters into your own hands and hand-pollinate your squash plants in four easy steps.
How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Banana Plants
Whether you’re growing them indoors for their tropical foliage or outdoors to harvest the delicious fruits, banana plants are wonderfully rewarding additions to any tropical garden. Gardening expert Madison Moulton discusses her first-hand tips for reaping the most from your banana plants.
How to Grow Your Own Pocket Prairie in 9 Steps
Do you have a sunny plot of land you’d like to convert into a native prairie habitat? A pocket prairie is a mini prairie habitat that can support native plants and plenty of pollinators. It’s easy to create a beautiful pocket prairie as part of your home landscape. In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen introduces nine tips for starting your own pocket prairie.
15 Plants to Grow in a Pocket Prairie
Are you ready to grow a miniature prairie habitat in your own yard? A pocket prairie is a great way to create a beautiful garden, incorporate native plants into your landscape, and support pollinators. In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen will introduce 15 fabulous plants to include in a pocket prairie habitat.
How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Hakurei Turnips
If you don’t like turnips, this delightful, sweet gourmet root will change your mind! Former organic farmer and vegetable expert Logan Hailey digs into simple growing tips for refreshing crunchy Japanese turnips that even kids will crave!