13 Varieties of Flowering Ginger for Your Garden
Ginger is a delicious spice and a stunning tropical plant that is easy to care for and fast-growing. Here are some of the most beautiful varieties of flowering ginger for your home and garden.
How to Grow Your Own Backyard Blue Zone
Drawing from the wisdom and habits of some of the world’s longest-living populations, growing and eating your own fruits and vegetables is a vital key to longevity. Check out our guide to growing your own backyard Blue Zone in this article.
How to Deadhead Flowers for Repeat Blooms
You may have heard the term deadheading, but do you know what it means and why it's important? Gardening expert Kelli Klein walks you through the benefits of deadheading and how to successfully complete this regular maintenance to produce more blooms.
How to Grow a Creeping Thyme Lawn
Replace your thirsty, high-maintenance turf grass with an herbaceous, low-growing lawn that offers a range of ecological benefits. In this article, horticulturist and former organic farmer Logan Hailey explains how to quickly establish a creeping thyme lawn in 6 simple steps.
Does Microclover Make a Good Lawn Replacement?
With rising concerns about drought-stricken summers, fertilizer runoff, and chemical usage on lawns, you may be looking for a turf grass replacement. Microclover has taken the internet by storm for a reason! In this article, horticulturist and former organic farmer Logan Hailey digs into all the pros and cons of replacing your yard with microclover.
How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Kabocha Squash
Are you craving a velvety smooth, ultra-sweet winter squash? This gourmet Japanese pumpkin is amazingly easy to grow and way more flavorful than regular pumpkins. Former organic farmer Logan Hailey has all the secrets to growing abundant winter squash with minimal effort.
How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Little Bluestem
Liven up your landscape with the ornamental grass little bluestem. This tolerant plant can handle poor soils and dry spells and shows gorgeous colors from spring through fall. In this article, gardening expert Kaleigh Brillon explains how to keep this grass happy.
15 Perennials You Can Plant This October
Thinking of putting some perennials in the ground this October? There are plenty of perennials you can plant, depending on your hardiness zone. In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago looks at her favorite perennial plants to settle into your garden in the month of October.
38 Best Plants For Terrariums
Flex your creative muscles by planting a terrarium for an artistic indoor display. Houseplant expert Madison Moulton gives you 38 options for terrarium fillers, no matter the size of your container.
27 Evergreen Shrubs That Look Good Year-Round
Planning your garden around an evergreen foundation is a great way to maintain year-round interest in the landscape. Here are some of our favorite evergreen shrubs that make a stunning backdrop for showier plants during the warmer months while still looking nice in the colder ones.
How to Create A Cottage Garden
Interested in creating a charming cottage garden in your yard? In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss will walk through the steps and elements of creating a wonderfully wild cottage garden.
How to Hand-Pollinate Squash
If you see plenty of flowers on your squash plants but no fruit, you may have a pollination problem. Gardening expert Madison Moulton teaches you how to take matters into your own hands and hand-pollinate your squash plants in four easy steps.