If you want to produce healthy seedlings, you need to start with viable seeds. Some gardeners claim that testing whether seeds sink or float is a great way to determine if they’ll germinate. But is there any truth to this claim? Join gardener Briana Yablonski as she dives into the world of sinking and floating seeds.
Herbs aren’t just plants; they’re aromatic wonders that add flavor, fragrance, and therapeutic benefits to our lives. In this article, herbalist and gardener PNW Ana introduces 11 great herbs that you can easily grow from seed that will awaken your senses!
There are many ways to celebrate Irish heritage and culture this Saint Patrick’s Day, including in the garden! Enjoy a breath of fresh air as we explore garden selections inspired by Irish landscapes, folklore, and namesakes. These beauties ensure a verdant garden and maybe even a little luck and fairy mischief.
Do you need help selecting a rose of Sharon variety for your garden? In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago lists 17 gorgeous varieties of rose of Sharon to make your search easier.
As winter fades and days lengthen, your spring garden awaits preparation for a flourishing season up ahead. Garden excerpt and former organic farmer Logan Hailey will help you prioritize the most vital tasks to set you up for success.
Rock gardens are a wonderful way to add visual interest to your yard without creating too much work for yourself. In this article, Melissa Strauss shares some of her favorite trailing plants that look wonderful in the rock garden.
If you’re confused about morning versus afternoon sunlight, former organic farmer and garden expert Logan Hailey has all the info you need to properly position your favorite plants.
Thinking about growing calibrachoa, also known as million bells, this garden season? They are a great choice to add bold colors to any of your container arrangements. They also don't require as much deadheading as petunias, and they are much hardier. Calibrachoa comes in so many different colors and patterns. Let certified master gardener Laura Elsner introduce you to 20 different varieties of calibrachoa that will spice up all of your containers this garden season.
If you notice a sticky black substance covering trees and discoloring underlying cars and sidewalks, you’re probably dealing with sooty mold. In this article, plant expert Briana Yablonski will cover how to diagnose, prevent, and treat this ugly fungus.
A garden full of native wildflowers is a beautiful sight with benefits for the gardener and the ecosystem. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares 27 gorgeous native wildflowers for California gardens.
If you have a limited amount of real estate but want to design a garden with unlimited impact, we have some great ideas for you to create a beautiful garden that will suit your space perfectly. Here, gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares 19 design ideas that are perfect for creating a beautiful garden in a small space.
Are you looking for more ways to incorporate sustainability practices into your gardening routine? In this article, we share some easy ways that you can reduce your carbon footprint and make gardening an even more earth-friendly practice.