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Start leeks from seed indoors to get a head start on the growing season. If you’re a foodie, you’ll love adding these tasty members of the onion family to your garden. In this article, plant expert Matt Dursum shows you the steps to starting healthy leeks in your home before spring.
Flowering quince is a shining star in the early spring garden. Find out how to enjoy this blooming beauty even more by bringing it into the house. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss has the information you need to force those branches to bloom.
Do you want to grow the ultimate survival garden to prepare for tough times? Having a flourishing edible garden in your home is one of the best ways to stay prepared for turmoil. In this article, horticulture expert Matt Dursum shows you the steps to creating a sustainable food system built for hard times.
Seeds contain some nutrients, but after growing for a few weeks, they quickly run out! Maintain a regular feeding schedule, and your seedlings will stay healthy until transplanting. Seasoned grower Jerad Bryant shares five tips for successfully fertilizing tender seedlings.
Are you missing the ability to bring flowers from the garden inside your home? Prune your blooming trees and bring in the branches to force them indoors! Gardening expert Melissa Strauss explains how to do and which trees to try.
The cold temperatures of winter can stress evergreen trees and leave them more susceptible to infection. In this article, Briana Yablonski will share some of the most common evergreen tree diseases to check for once the coldest time of the year has passed.
If you want to plant disease-resistant shrubs, February is a great time to start. Once they’re in the ground, you’ll have easy-to-maintain greenery to frame your home and garden. In this article, plant expert Matt Dursum shows you the best shrubs that stand up to diseases.
Rather than pay exorbitant fees for seed-starting supplies, you can reuse empty egg cartons! Biodegradable, cheap, and effective, egg cartons are ideal for growing shallow-rooted fruits and vegetables, though they’re not the best for every plant! Seasoned grower Jerad Bryant shares seven pros and cons of using them for seed-starting.
Sweet peas are a beautiful addition to the early spring garden and make wonderful spring arrangements. Join cut flower gardener Melissa Strauss to discuss when you should plant them in your zone and how to do it.
Gorgeous flowers bloom off of clematis vines! To get the most blooms from your plant, you’ll want to prune it correctly and during the right season. Seasoned grower Jerad Bryant shares seven pro tips for pruning clematis vines.
Bare-root roses rise quickly from their dormant state into leafy, blooming shrubs as planting conditions foster growth. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores when bare-root roses bloom, what to expect in the first year, and how to support healthy selections for years of vigor.
Primrose charms with early blooms and a sweet fragrance to match the pretty petals. From soft and pastel to bold and bright, their colorful flowers brighten the winter-to-spring garden. With award-winning varieties and easy-to-grow selections, incorporating them into our borders and containers is rewarding come spring. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores favorite and easy-care primrose varieites to grow this season.