Most gardeners spend years battling aphids, beetles, and other destructive pests with sprays and treatments that offer temporary relief. Thankfully, there's a smarter approach that works with nature instead of against it. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains how to use nasturtiums as trap plants for pest control.
Vermicomposting harnesses the power of worms to convert waste into nutritious amendments for the home garden. Whether indoors or outside, worms are an excellent way to recycle and repurpose with little effort on your part. Use this beginner’s guide to start vermicomposting at home.
Growing florist-quality roses at home can be tricky, but with the right conditions and some TLC, you can do it! Join cut flower gardener Melissa Strauss for some tips on growing roses that any florist would envy!
Milkweed is one of the top recommended plants that you can grow to support pollinators. It's essential to know which species to plant. Join pollinator enthusiast and beekeeper Melissa Strauss for recommendations on choosing the right milkweed for your region.
Some of the best plants to add to your pollinator garden go largely unnoticed. These may not appear on many lists, so we wanted to share them with you. Join pollinator enthusiast and beekeeper Melissa Strauss for some underrated pollinator plants you can grow.
Golden Alexander is a lesser known pollinator powerhouse that is native across North America. If you want delicate yellow blooms that you can set and forget, this is your plant. Learn how to grow and care for it in this guide written by master naturalist, Sarah Jay.
Luscious hanging baskets don’t have to dip into precious earnings, especially with fast-growing selections to meet seasonal displays. From edibles to ornamentals, budget-friendly designs grow easily from seed or quickly fill a container from nursery starts. Simple and uncomplicated, they bring vertical interest and attention to detail. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe looks at economical hanging basket plants to charm with good looks, edibility, and pollinator attraction.
You'll find tropical milkweed in many nurseries across the U.S., but it's not the best for your garden. Pollinator enthusiast Melissa Strauss explains why tropical milkweed can be harmful and offers alternatives to consider.
Roses have a reputation for being finicky, but with the right selection in the appropriate spot, they’re mostly carefree and long-lived. If your beauty is in decline, cultural adjustments may be in order. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores reasons your rose is ailing and potential remedies for restoring vigor.
Pole tomatoes grow, and grow, and grow! They flourish while temperatures are warm and sunlight is abundant. Plant them in the garden, trellis them, and watch as their yellow flowers morph into green, yellow, and red fruits. Join tomato lover Jerad Bryant in discovering 11 favorite pole varieties you should grow at home.
Hollyhocks are towering beauties that add linear interest and brilliant color to the garden. In a wide array of sizes and colors, it's hard to choose just one variety. Here are fifteen of our favorites for gardening inspiration.
'Ruby Moon' Hyacinth bean is a gorgeous flowering vine with a sweet fragrance and beautiful purple-tinted foliage. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to learn about growing this wonderful plant!