If you’ve ever considered replacing turf with thyme, you may wonder what the best creeping thyme lawn varieties are. Experienced gardener, Sarah Jay, covers five of the best cultivars to include in your lawn replacement project, and how to care for them.
Indoor basil has a frustrating tendency to die just when you've gotten used to having fresh herbs on hand. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains the most common reasons basil fails indoors and what to do differently.
It’s a good practice to annually check every dahlia tuber. February is ideal for this, as it’s partway through winter and moving swiftly toward spring. There are things to look out for in this process, and experienced gardener Sarah Jay covers them here.
For gardeners in many areas, it’s time to prune roses, and for some, it’s still too early. Giving your roses a snip at the wrong time can cause complications as the growing season ramps up. Experienced gardener Sarah Jay discusses when to prune and how to do it effectively.
When it comes to planting vegetable seeds outside, February is an ideal time to do it! As long as soil temperatures are right, multiple plants benefit from early seeding, ahead of the spring season. Experienced gardener, Sarah Jay, covers seven of them here.
With their beautiful colors, forms, and scents, it’s easy to see why people want to grow romantic roses at home. There are plenty of low-maintenance options for growers with limited time, as well as those that require more attention. Experienced gardener Sarah Jay discusses the most fascinating ones here.
Zinnias germinate quickly in warm soil but sulk or rot in cool conditions, making timing crucial for direct sowing success. Gardening expert Madison Moulton breaks down the best sowing windows by USDA hardiness zone.
Growing basil on a windowsill sounds simple until your plants turn leggy, bolt early, or die from overwatering. Gardening expert Madison Moulton shares seven practical tips for keeping windowsill basil bushy, productive, and alive longer than a few weeks.
If you like pounds of delicious fruit, you’ll be happy to learn there are multiple berry bushes to plant in February – and they’re not just blueberries and raspberries! Experienced gardener Sarah Jay discusses seven berry bushes you can plant this month.
As winter winds down, you might wonder what February crops to grow. You’ll be delighted to learn that there are many you can direct sow and many you can start indoors, depending on your climate. Experienced gardener Sarah Jay lists which crops to sow indoors and outdoors here.
Spring comes with flowers, and for early blooms, February sowing is necessary! Save some room in your seed starting area for lovely blooms, and you won’t regret it. Experienced gardener Sarah Jay covers 9 flowers to start this month for a flourishing spring.
Snowdrops naturalize beautifully when divided and replanted while still in leaf, creating sweeping drifts of early spring blooms. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains the best time to divide snowdrops and how to replant them for a meadow effect.