There are many reasons to grow native grasses, from prairie and meadow projects to lawn alternatives to specimens in the perennial border. Their adaptability, easy care, and ecosystem services support garden diversity, soil health, and resource conservation. And many are ready to grow from seed as we turn toward spring this month. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores top native grasses to grow from seed in March.
Composting is a great method for recycling organic matter. Instead of throwing food scraps, garden clippings, and fall leaves away, you can turn them into compost! If your pile is slow-acting, longtime composter Jerad Bryant shares these 17 strategies for speeding up the process.
In the early spring garden, tulips shine alongside the daffodils and the hyacinths. Among the many types, parrot tulips stand out as the most showy and spectacular. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to learn about growing these striking spring bloomers.
Dahlias charm in summer with diverse flower forms in a spectrum of eye-catching colors. Starting the beloved bloomers from seed lets us grow them in numbers and creates an opportunity for surprise as bees craft new selections. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores how to grow dahlias from seed for bright surprises in the garden and the vase.
March is the perfect month for pruning woody trees and shrubs! Many are deciduous and dormant during winter, giving you a clear view of their structure. Others bloom on new wood, making them perfect pruning candidates. Seasoned grower Jerad Bryant shares 11 trees and shrubs to prune in late winter and early spring.
Invasive species invade! Non-native weedy plants smother existing species, turning beautiful environments into desolate spaces. To combat them, you’ll need aggressive native plants to outcompete the non-native ones. Start with these 19 spreading species from native plant gardener Jerad Bryant.
Are you preparing your garden for spring? It all starts with your soil. In this article, horticulture expert Matt Dursum shows you 13 tips to prepare soil for spring planting.
Creating a cottage garden is a joyful experience that evokes the gardener's creativity and sense of whimsy. When it comes to borders, there are so many possibilities. Here are some of our favorite cottage garden border ideas for this season.
Tuberous begonias have scrumptious blooms in rich hues, from pastel to bold. Their leaves add interest and contrast with unique shapes and deep shades. Enliven the shade collection with these floriferous tropicals, just in time for spring planting.
If your garden has both shady sites and deer visitors, we’ve got a number of shade-loving plants that resist deer predation. While no plant is deer-proof, selecting those with qualities they find distasteful is the first line of defense against sweeping damage. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores deer-resistant plants for shade that complement each other with ornamental appeal and high performance.
Have you been let down by some of the most popular plants? Whether they barely bloom, they smell bad, or they have no use, some plants are not worth your time. In this article, plant expert Matt Dursum covers popular plants that aren’t worth the hype.
March is a great time to start some seeds, and we're prepped and ready to go! Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to see what we are planting this month.