Epsom salt, or magnesium sulfate, is popular among hydrangea growers for its supposed benefits, from boosting flowering to deterring pests. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains the science behind these claims and whether Epsom salt is good or bad for hydrangeas.
Have you ever wondered about the benefits of growing yarrow in your garden? Yarrow is both easy to grow and quite beneficial for the home gardener. In this article, gardening enthusiast Liessa Bowen will introduce you to 11 wonderful benefits of yarrow!
Are you building a tropical oasis or looking for the perfect tropical flowering houseplant to add to your collection? Here, gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares her favorite tropical flowering plants, perfect for the home or garden.
Baking soda is often recommended for hydrangeas for a range of uses, from changing flower color to disease control. But not all these recommendations have the science to back them up. Gardening expert Madison Moulton discusses whether baking soda is good or bad for your hydrangeas.
Interested in growing some bicolor iris this year but not sure if it’s the right plant for you? Wondering what kind of iris you can grow in your southern garden? In this article, certified master gardener Liz Jaros offers 9 reasons why you might want to give this lesser-known, warm-climate iris a closer look.
Thinking about adding sea holly to your gardens this year? These sun-loving perennials produce stunning purplish-blue flowers that can fill your most hard-to-plant areas. In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago shares all you need to know about growing and caring for sea holly.
You have probably seen trumpet vines. They are big and bold with large, showy, deep-orange trumpet-shaped flowers. Are you interested in growing a trumpet vine in your home garden? In this article, gardening enthusiast Liessa Bowen will discuss the proper care and maintenance of these hefty vines.
Hydrangeas are not difficult plants to grow if you choose the right variety for your garden. Gardening expert Madison Moulton discusses 13 easy-to-grow hydrangeas that will manage neglect well, ideal for beginners.
Thinking of planting an indoor herb garden but don't know where to start? There are many herbs you can grow almost exclusively indoors. In this article, gardening expert and former organic farmer Logan Hailey shares her favorite herbs to include in your indoor herb garden.
Are you unsure of which crops to start seeding in the month of August? Believe it or not, August is a great month to start seeding crops for fall harvesting. In this article, gardening expert and former organic farmer Logan Hailey shares her favorite crops to put into the ground starting in August for a great fall harvest.
The adorable Zebra Plant is a must-have for succulent lovers and a great plant for beginners to grow indoors or out. In this guide, we’ll look at all aspects of rare Haworthiopsis fasciata care, from planting to propagating.
The beauty bush is aptly named for its beautiful pink flowers that bloom in the spring and its peeling bark. In this article, gardening expert Kaleigh Brillon shows you how to grow and care for this gorgeous shrub in your garden.