Gardening

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

Zone 9 Shade Garden

Ornamental Gardens

27 Shade Friendly Perennials For Hardiness Zone 9

If you live in USDA hardiness zone 9, then you likely have both sunny and shady areas of your garden. Planting in the shade requires a different type perennial that can fully thrive without as much sunshine. In this article, we take a look at our favorite shade-friendly perennials for shady areas in your zone 9 garden!

flowreing succulents

Cacti & Succulents

27 Beautiful Flowering Succulents For Indoor Gardens

If you are looking for a flowering succulent to add to your indoor plant collection, you have plenty of options to choose from! So, where do you start? In this article, we've hand-picked our favorite succulents that flower beautifully in many different colors. You'll learn about each plant, with names and pictures of each!

Vegetables

When and How to Transplant Tomatoes

Looking to transplant tomatoes in your garden but aren't quite sure where to start? Transplanting tomatoes propely can require some finesse, especially for new gardeners. In this article, gardening expert and homesteader Merideth Corhs walks through how to transplant tomatoes in your garden by following 7 simple steps!

pink hydrangea

Shrubs

16 Pink Hydrangea Varieties With Beautiful Bright Colors

If you are thinking of adding some pink hydrangeas to your garden this year, you might be confused on which varieties will look the best. There are a number of different varieties you can choose that will flower with beautiful pink blooms! In this article, gardening expert and hydrangea enthusiast Jill Drago lists out the most popular pink hydrangea varieties you can grow this season!

Cucumbers in Raised Garden Bed

Vegetables

17 Tips For Growing Cucumbers in Raised Garden Beds

If you are growing cucumbers in raised beds this season, you've joined the legions of gardeners that absolutely love growing this popular garden veggie every season. But how do you maximize your cucumber yield when growing in raised beds? In this article, gardening expert and homesteader Merideth Corhs provides her top tips for a bountiful cucumber harvest from your raised garden beds!

low light succulents

Cacti & Succulents

31 Low Light Succulents For Your Indoor Garden

Looking for a succulent that can grow without needing to constantly be in the light? There are many different succulents to choose from that have lower light requirements compared to other houseplants. In this article, we take a look at our favorite low light succulents, with names and pictures of each!

zone 7 perennials full sun

Ornamental Gardens

15 Full Sun Perennials For Hardiness Zone 7

If you live in USDA hardiness zone 7, you likely have plenty of areas in your garden that get drenched in full sun conditions. If you've decided to add some perennials this season, finding the perfect pairing for sunny climates can be a bit of a challenge! In this article, we take a look at our favorite sun friendly perennial plants for zone 7 gardens!

Gardener pruning the flowers off petunias growing in the garden.

Flowers

How to Prune Petunias in 7 Simple Steps

Do you have petunias in your garden, but aren't sure if they need to be pruned? In this article, gardening expert Paige Foley looks at if petunias need to be pruned, as well as when and how to do it if you opt to give them a trim.

Vegetables

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Acorn Squash

Growing acorn squash is easier than you might think! These small squash are an excellent addition to the vegetable garden and handy in the kitchen for stuffing or roasting. Kelli Klein presents an in-depth growing guide that reveals all you need to grow this squash at home.

zone 9 perennials full sun

Ornamental Gardens

15 Full Sun Perennials For Hardiness Zone 9

If you live in USDA hardiness zone 9, then adding plants to your garden that can handle sunny conditions is pretty much a given. If you've decided to plant some perennials this season, picking the right plants can be a challenge if you don't know where to start. In this article, we've hand-picked our favorite full sun friendly perennials for hardiness zone 9!