Gardening

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

Palm Tree in Texas Yard

Trees

Texas Palm Trees: 11 Types of Palms That Grow Well in Texas

Thinking of planting some palm trees in your Texas home or garden but aren't sure which variety is the best to choose from? Texas can be tricky due to the varying climates within the state. But there are many palm trees well suited for the highly variable climate. Let's take a look at our favorite palms for Texas yards and garden spaces.

Dyed Blue Orchid Flowers

Flowers

Blue Orchids: Are They Real Flowers? Do They Exist Naturally?

Many gardeners look for that single flower that will set their garden apart from others. For some people, that's finding a flower of a unique color. Few flowers are more beautiful than orchids, and blue flowers are some of the most sought after. So what about blue orchids? Are these flowers actually real? Do they exist without being modified? Gardening expert Madison Moulton gets down to the nitty gritty details in this article.

Bundles of curing garlic being hung from somewhere high up with a wooden wall in the background placed somewhere with light

Vegetables

How to Cure Garlic For Long-Term Storage

Curing garlic is an essential element of the harvesting process. It extends the shelf life of your harvest, ensuring you can enjoy them for months to come. In this guide, Sarah Jay explores all methods used to cure hardneck and softneck varieties!

A pile of freshly harvested root crops, showcasing how to grow wasabi

Vegetables

How To Plant, Grow, and Care for Wasabi

Knowing how to grow wasabi gives you an endless supply of this zingy Japanese condiment. Although rewarding, this semi-aquatic plant is tricky to grow and needs the right conditions and care. Elizabeth Cramer will explain everything it needs.

How to Grow Strawberries in Garden

Fruits

How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Strawberries

Strawberries are perhaps one of the most popular fruits that gardeners grow in their gardens. Especially novice gardeners. But, there are many different types to consider, and there are growing conditions you'll want to meet in order to have an optimal harvest. In this article, organic gardening expert Logan Hailey examines how to successfully plant, grow, and care for Strawberries in your garden.

A shot of a row of saplings near a fence, with several developing flowers underneath them, showcasing what to plant under cedar trees

Trees

Planting Under Cedar Trees: 17 Species to Try

Do you have a cedar tree in your yard, but aren't quite sure what to plant underneath it? Certain plants will grow much better underneath cedar trees, but how do you know which ones to pick? In this article, amateur gardener Jason White examines what kind of plants do well underneath cedar trees, as well as several of the most popular options.

A nutmeg tree with lush and deep green leaves, having a fruit dangling from a stem, appearing to be split open due to ripeness

Herbs

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Nutmeg Trees

Warm climate gardeners can grow and enjoy the tropical nutmeg tree... and get both nutmeg and mace as a result! If you live in a tropical region, this tree would be a great addition to your garden. In this guide, Sarah Jay explains how to do it.

Grow Pumpkin

Vegetables

How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Pumpkins

Pumpkins can be an excellent addition to just about any garden. But they can be a bit picky to grow, depending on your geography, soil type, and climate. In this article, gardening expert Logan Hailey examines each step you'll want to follow in order to successfully plant, grow, and care for Pumpkins in your garden this season.