Small gardens can produce immense harvests! You simply have to ignore the spacing requirements on seed packets. Pack those vegetables tightly, and watch your garden burst at the seams with produce. Seasoned grower Jerad Bryant shares 11 crops that are perfect for overcrowding.
Spring is the perfect time for planting fruit trees. With so many varieties, it can get overwhelming to choose! Here are some of our favorites that are easy to grow and fabulous for beginners.
Are you deciding which vegetables to grow in containers this year? Some varieties will flourish in containers while others will barely survive. In this article, plant expert Matt Dursum covers the vegetables you should never plant in pots or containers.
Limited space does not equal limited yields! In this piece, seasoned gardener and Master Naturalist Sarah Jay covers 19 vegetables you can cultivate in 5-gallon buckets, for the edible garden of your dreams.
With pollinator populations in decline, gardens that help sustain them are more important than ever. If you're a gardener in the Southwest looking for native plants to add to your space, here are some great recommendations from beekeeper and gardener Melissa Strauss.
While many flowering plants grow well without support, others perform best when you stake them. Join flower farmer Briana Yablonski to learn which flowers you should stake before they bloom.
You don't have to have tons of space to grow climbing roses. Many of them grow well in containers, so you can grow them in smaller spaces and on patios, too! Gardening expert Melissa Strauss has some tips on successfully growing climbers and ramblers in containers.
Knockout roses are popular for their color, reliable reblooming, and easygoing nature. But even these low-maintenance beauties benefit from simple pruning for the best form and flowering. Garden expert Katherine Rowe reviews how and when to prune Knockout roses for a (nearly) effortless show.
Say goodbye to the lawn and welcome these grass alternatives you can walk on! Walkable plants often need less water and maintenance than grasses. They create sustainable lawns that are just as appealing, if not more, than grass ones. Former landscaper Jerad Bryant shares 13 of the best alternatives to try.
With the warming, sun-filled days of spring, we look toward starting our heat-loving crops. It’s time to envision robust summer melons as we start seeds now. Whether direct sowing, starting indoors, or using protective row covers, sowing melon seeds now gives the long-developing fruits ample time to reach peak perfection. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores favorite melon seeds to sow now for the juicy taste of summer.
April is prime time for pruning! Which plants to cut depends on your growing zone and how warm the climate is. Some are early emergers, while others break buds in late spring. Native plant gardener Jerad Bryant shares 15 best plants to tackle this month.
There’s nothing like harvesting juicy, ripe tomatoes in the summer. To get an abundant summer crop, start some of your tomato seeds in April. In this article, horticulture expert Matt Dursum shows you the top tomato varieties to start planting before Easter.