Gardening

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

In a lush green field, various bulbs of tulips, hyacinths, and other spring flowers are neatly planted in rustic brown pots, with additional bulbs scattered amidst the verdant grass. A woman cradles multiple tulips, hyacinths, and other bulbs in her hands, showcasing their vibrant potential.

Flowers

How to Chill Bulbs: What Bulbs Need a Winter Chill?

Several spring-flowering bulbs from cool regions must be chilled in warmer regions or forced to flower early indoors. Gardening expert Madison Moulton breaks down which bulbs need a winter chill and which don’t, with a step-by-step guide on how to do it.

A close-up of freshly lifted dahlia plant tubers reveals their intricate, knobby forms intertwined with soil and delicate roots. They rest comfortably in a bed of rich, brown earth.

Flowers

9 Tips for Digging and Storing Dahlia Tubers

Storing dahlia tubers doesn’t have to be complicated, but there are a few steps you can take that will maximize their health and viability. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares some tricks for keeping your tubers healthy over the winter.

In the vibrant autumn scene, a variety of flowering plants come to life. These blossoms showcase a striking range of sizes, from petite to grand, and their vivid hues span the spectrum from radiant yellow to warm orange. Their graceful green stems and leaves elegantly complement the burst of color.

Flowers

7 Reasons to Let Your Fall Flowers Go to Seed

Why would a gardener let their fall flowers go to seed rather than deadheading them? There are plenty of reasons for doing so, from providing habitat to including them in your holiday decorating. In this article, gardening expert Sarah Jay explains why you may want to let your flowers go to seed this year.

A close-up of tulip bulbs being planted in dark, rich soil. In the background, vibrant plants with light purple leaves surround the planting site, and a small shovel rests nearby.

Bulbs

When to Plant Bulbs: Is it Too Late?

Many spring-blooming bulbous plants are best planted in the fall. Find out if there is still time to put your bulbs in the ground this fall and what you can do if you missed your window.

Care and tips for roses

Flowers

15 Essential Rose-Growing Tips 

Rose-growing can seem like an information minefield, made even more intimidating by their reputation. Gardening expert Madison Moulton discusses 15 rose-growing tips that will turn even rose beginners into aficionados.

a shallow bull of bulbs sits in the garden near a paper bag, ready to be planted into the soil.

Flowers

12 Tips for Planting Flowering Bulbs

Would you like to add flowering bulbs to your garden this fall? Flowering bulbs are charming and easy to grow. In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago shares tips for growing flowering bulbs.

A close-up of a garden bed with young beet and cabbage plants growing in it under the bright sunlight. The soil is loose and well-drained, and the plants are evenly spaced.

Edible

11 Crops You Can Still Plant in October

Summer may be over, but gardening season is not! Many crops prefer the cool weather of autumn and thrive throughout the winter in a variety of growing zones. In this article, former organic farmer Logan Hailey describes 11 perfect crops for planting in October.

A close-up of a microclover lawn revealing the intricately patterned microclover leaves. They are small and delicate, with a vibrant green color, creating a lush and dense ground cover.

Ground Cover

How to Replace Your Lawn with Microclover

Rip up your grass and replace your lawn with eco-friendly, drought-tolerant microclover! Former organic farmer and horticulture expert Logan Hailey offers step-by-step advice for a quick and effective lawn replacement in just one weekend.

Fresh young garlic bulbs rest on the rich, brown soil, their papery skins gleaming in the sunlight. Vibrant green leaves emerge from the earth, showcasing their slender, pointed tips, eager to bask in the nourishing soil's embrace.

Vegetables

15 Garlic-Growing Mistakes to Avoid This Year

Growing garlic at home is a treat, but it doesn’t come without its share of common yet easily avoidable mistakes. Follow along with small-scale farming expert Jenna Rich as she goes through 15 common garlic-growing mistakes not to make this fall.