When you’re seed shopping for your cut flower garden, don’t forget bouquet filler seed. Many lovely foliage and flowering plants fill in the arrangement gracefully and easily. Experienced gardener Sarah Jay covers seven pretty plants you can use to fill in your arrangements.
February can be brutal for backyard birds dealing with cold temperatures and limited food sources before spring arrives. Gardening expert Madison Moulton shares five practical ways to support birds through late winter.
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.
Seedlings grown indoors often develop weak, floppy stems that struggle when transplanted outside. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains how a simple fan creates stronger, more resilient seedlings that handle the transition to the garden.
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.
If you don’t want to burn seedlings, fertilizer should be applied appropriately. But it can be hard to know when, how, and what kind of feed is best. Experienced gardener, Sarah Jay, explains how to use fertilizers in a way that won’t harm your seedlings.
Some houseplants tolerate low light, but many popular varieties need brighter conditions than typical indoor spaces provide. Gardening expert Madison Moulton shares ten common houseplants that dramatically improve under grow lights.
Did you know you can use winter branches in raised beds? There are multiple uses for the small twigs and branches that fall from trees, and even the ones you prune. Master naturalist and experienced gardener Sarah Jay shows you how here!
Seeds that fail to germinate are frustrating, but the cause is usually one of a few common issues with straightforward fixes. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains why seeds don't sprout and what to do about it.
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.
Some seeds are better sown directly in the garden rather than started indoors in trays. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains which common vegetables don't transplant well and why direct sowing gives you better results.