Thinking of adding some morning glories to your garden but want to know if they are annual, biennial, or perennial before you do? It's important to understand what type of plant you are adding to your garden before you start planting. In this article, we take a look at morning glories, and if they will come back each year or need to be re-planted each season.
Lampranthus, Delosperma, and Carpobrotus are all known as the ice plants. These flowering succulents are tough, heat-loving perennials often used as ground cover. Rachel Garcia shares tips on caring for these drought-tolerant species.
Kurapia is a pretty, flowering ground cover often used to control soil erosion. It can be used as an alternative for lawns and is a perennial in most areas. Kelli Klein discusses this fascinating drought-tolerant plant and how to use it in the garden.
Are you thinking of planting some hostas this season, but want to make sure they won't end up as deer chow before you start? In this article, certified master gardener and hosta enthusiast Laura Elsner walks through what you can expect from your local deer population if you decide to start adding hostas to your garden this season.
Are you looking to propagate a pothos plant, but aren't sure where to start? Luckily, pothos propagation is fairly straightforward! The most common method for this (and easiest to do) is by pothos cuttings. In this article, gardening expert Logan Hailey takes you though six easy steps to propagate your pothos plant!
Thinking of adding some vines to your garden this season, but need to make sure they are suitable for drier climates? There are quite a few vines that are surprisingly drought tolerant and can grow in even the most arid environments. In this article, we look at our favorite drought tolerant climbing vines, with names and pictures of each!
Are you planting lavender in your garden this season? There are a number of different common problems that can impact how well your lavender grows. In this article, organic gardening expert Logan Hailey walks through the most common mistakes that befall many lavender gardeners, from beginners to gardeners with a seasoned green thumb.
Are you looking for some plants to add next to the lilacs in your garden this season? There are actually a number of different plants that will pair quite well with lilacs! In this article, certified master gardener Liz Jaros looks at her favorite plants to stick next to your lilacs this season!
Are you noticing some diseases on your zucchini this season? There are many common diseases that can affect garden grown zucchini. In this article, organic gardening expert Logan Hailey walks through the 13 most common diseases you'll likely see when growing zucchini this season, as well as how to identify them, prevent them, and treat them!
Are the leaves curling on your beloved tomato plants that you've added to your vegetable garden this season? There are a number of different reasons this can happen, with some more common than others. In this article, suburban homesteader and gardening expert Meredith Cohrs examines why this is happening to your tomato plants!
Thinking about adding some dwarf hydrangea plants to your garden this season, but aren't quite sure which type to plant? Finding the right hydrangea tht's a bit small and more compact, can really make a difference depending on the size of your planting space. In this article, gardening expert and hydrangea enthusiast Jill Drago examines her favorite types of dwarf hydrangea.
What is blight on plants? We explain common forms of blight, how they appear, and basics on how to control or treat this category of diseases.