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For creative culinary selections as we head into the vegetable garden, don’t turn the page on those overlooked, underrated crops packed with nutrition and flavor. They’re often cold hardy - perfect for planting in this month - with a long garden history. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores less common crops to plant in March that make worthy additions.
Astonishingly, you can grow mushrooms and vegetables in the same raised garden bed! Join garden expert and former organic farmer Logan Hailey to learn how to grow edible mushrooms in raised beds.
Gravel gardens are on the rise due to their water-wise qualities and clean aesthetic. Among the advantages of using gravel as mulch are disadvantages that impact plant health, depending on the situation. Weigh the pros and cons of gravel mulch with garden designer Katherine Rowe to determine the best fit for your garden.
It’s hard to imagine spring without tulips and their multicolored blooms. One of the biggest steps to getting bold colors in your tulips is feeding them at the right time. In this article, horticulture expert Matt Dursum covers when and how to fertilize tulips for bright spring blooms.
Is pruning part of your spring gardening routine? This is great for some plants, but it can be devastating for others. In this article, plant expert Matt Dursum shows you the plants you should never prune in early spring.
The weather is warming and it’s time to plant vegetables! These crops are perfect for sowing in March. Some sprout best outdoors, while others prefer starting indoors. Seasoned grower Jerad Bryant shares this month's 21 best vegetable seeds to plant.
If you're planting fruit trees this season, we have the lowdown on how to speed up growth by up to three years in only one! Read on to learn about Kevin and Jacques' method for growing your fruit trees faster.
It's seed starting time! We know it's hard to anticipate when plants will blossom, so we put together this list to tell you just how long you'll have to wait for the most common flowers to bloom. Here are some of our favorite flowers to grow.
Petunias overflow with bountiful, colorful blooms to delight in summertime containers and borders. Growing them from seed lets us choose our favorites and grow them in numbers. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores how to grow petunias from seed for bright blooms throughout the summer.
Dieffenbachia makes a stunning houseplant with its showy tropical foliage. Unfortunately, there are some common pests that love them as much as we do! Gardening expert Melissa Strauss discusses the potential threats to your dumbcanes and what to do about them.
Prayer plants are favorite tropicals that intrigue with their distinct leaf patterns in bold colors. The leaves fold at night and also when conserving resources. Learn how to balance your prayer plant’s water needs for consistent healthy growth with garden expert Katherine Rowe.
When is best to prune fruit trees, and how do you do it? Late winter pruning is ideal; it encourages healthy growth without harming your trees. Learn why, how, and when to prune your fruit trees with this easy-to-follow guide from backyard orchardist Jerad Bryant.