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The days lengthen and warm this month, inviting gardeners back outside to tend to the yard! Perennials wake up, the soil warms, and insects appear. Seasoned grower Jerad Bryant shares 13 April garden tasks that create a healthy, beautiful, and bountiful space for the rest of the growing season.
Do you love creating gorgeous bouquets every summer? In this article, horticulture expert Matt Dursum covers the best bloomers for bouquets to plant now.
Tulips epitomize spring splendor. Though they're often grown as annuals, you can get your tulips to rebloom with a few essential care techniques improve success. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores options for getting tulips to bloom again and how to care for the bulbs post-flowering.
Have you seen a vegetable that demonstrates fractal geometry at its finest? Romanesco broccoli is not only cool to look at, it’s easy to grow and delicious. In this article, plant expert Matt Dursum shows you how to plant, grow, and care for this unique Brassica.
With spring’s sweetness comes fresh, tender, new growth and the bunnies that make quick work of it. If you have rabbits in your vegetable garden, we’ve got ideas for plants they won’t devour (at least, that they don’t prefer). With a palette as expansive as ours, honing in on their least favorites means more for us. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores vegetable garden plants that rabbits avoid and how to use them as deterrents.
When spring finally spoils us with sunshine and warmth, it’s a pleasure to get in the garden and sow some seeds. Join former organic farmer Logan Hailey for some delicious additions to plant from seed in your April garden.
If left unchecked, aphids can quickly ruin your lettuce plants. However, these pests don’t mean your plants are doomed. Join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn a few easy ways to keep your tender greens free from these pests.
April showers bring May flowers! Use the rain to your advantage and plant flowering trees and shrubs this month. They’ll soak up the moisture and grow well for the rest of the season. Native plant gardener Jerad Bryant shares 11 trees and shrubs perfect for planting in April.
Winter sowing is all the rage, and for good reason! It’s an easy, efficient way to start seeds without grow lights or heat mats. But what do you do when the seedlings mature? Seasoned grower Jerad Bryant shares seven pro tips for planting them out in the garden.
If you have a pet bunny, creating a garden with their preferred foods in mind is a fun and valuable endeavor. It offers them enrichment while providing favorite crops for their humans, too. From simple container setups to interactive sites, bunny gardens offer a rewarding space for all involved.
Spring is in full swing, and we are happy to have our hands back in the dirt. April is perfect for flower planting, so grab your shovel, and let's talk about some flowers that are perfect for planting this month. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss has some wonderful April flowers to share!
Your Easter table is a great place to give center stage to some of spring's finest florals. Whether you do brunch, lunch, or dinner, join cut flower gardener Melissa Strauss to create a stunning and memorable centerpiece.