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Compost typically decomposes from a month to a year, but you can make your own in as little as a week! How fast it decomposes depends on your garden conditions. Let’s break down your dirt with native plant gardener Jerad Bryant.
Gorgeous gardens need beautiful borders, and perennials make the job easy. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to talk about some lovely, short perennials that work well in front of the border.
Are you looking for the perfect evergreen for a smaller space in the landscape? There are so many lovely dwarf evergreens to choose from. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to take a look at some beautiful trees to maintain the beauty of your yard year-round.
Are you looking for a highly ornamental tree for a wetland edge, pond border, or rain garden? Weeping willows are large, graceful trees that command plenty of attention. In this article, gardening enthusiast Liessa Bowen introduces the weeping willow, and how to grow and maintain these elegant trees.
Are you looking for historical plant varieties to stuff into your garden? Look no further than these 27 best heirlooms you can grow from seed. Join native plant gardener Jerad Bryant and leaf through these perennials, herbs, and wildflowers that start easily from seeds.
Vines are a great way to add a vertical element to the garden or cover up an eyesore. But waiting for vines to grow in can be annoying when you want fences, arbors, or trellises covered ASAP! In this article, gardening expert Christina Conner shares 21 top picks for fast-growing vines that will trail, tumble, and crawl at speeds even the most impatient gardener will appreciate.
Do you love the look of lavender? If you find lavender’s compact size and dainty purple flowers appealing, you may be interested in some other plants with similar characteristics that offer more diversity for your landscape. In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen takes a closer look at 21 lavender-like plants, each with its own unique appeal, that you can grow in more varied garden settings.
Are you intrigued by the beauty of foxglove flowers? These bright and bold flowers can add a unique charm to your garden, but be aware that not all foxgloves are good additions to every landscape. In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen introduces 19 beautiful varieties of foxglove and the benefits or drawbacks of each.
Are you looking for a late-season blooming wildflower to brighten up your landscape? The blue mistflower blooms in late summer and early fall with soft pastel purples and blues. In this article, flower-gardening enthusiast Liessa Bowen introduces the blue mistflower and how you can successfully grow your own!
A rare true-blue flower, tweedia brightens up gardens and works well as a cut flower. Join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn how to grow this tender perennial at home.
Looking to shield your yard from both noise and noisy neighbors? Gardening enthusiast Lindsay Miller introduces 11 amazing ornamental grasses for creating a natural, sustainable privacy screen.
Growing full-sized watermelons can seem daunting for home gardeners. They take up a lot of space and produce a massive fruit. If that’s not your style, try the “icebox” variety ‘Sugar Baby,’ packed with the same nutrients, juiciness, and flavor as their giant counterparts. Join organic farmer Jenna Rich as she discusses how to plant, grow, and care for it.