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Containers make it easy to add an herb garden to your patio, porch, or deck. And you can even plant multiple types of herbs in the same pot! Join Briana Yablonski as she shares eleven great herb pairings that grow well together.
You are probably familiar with the colorful petunia flowers commonly sold as annuals at your local garden center. Did you know there are also wild petunias? In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen introduces these beautiful and easy-to-grow native wildflowers.
Are you looking for a tree to add structure and diversity to your yard? Consider a tree with showy, unique leaves that will really stand out in your landscape! In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen introduces 29 tree species with uniquely different foliage.
‘Serrano’ peppers are spicy and versatile in the kitchen. They make perfect salsas, marinades, and seasoning bases. Grow ‘Serrano’ pepper plants easily with this in-depth guide from gardener Jerad Bryant.
Hold it right there! Before you place your new raised bed in your garden and start growing, you should complete a few other steps. Briana Yablonski shares seven steps for preparing your ground for raised beds.
Willow trees have a graceful, almost magical look to them. They are well suited to moist locations near ponds and wetland borders. In this article, gardening enthusiast Liessa Bowen introduces the diverse world of willows and how to best grow these trees in your landscape.
Are your cucumber plants producing stubby, C-shaped, or curvy fruits? Do you wish to trade these misshapen fruits for straight cucumbers? In this article, farmer Briana Yablonski will share some common reasons why cucumber plants develop funny-looking fruits.
Are your cucumber leaves fading from healthy green to sad shades of yellow? Problems with water, nutrients, and sunlight could all be to blame. Join Briana Yablonski to learn seven reasons why your cucumbers may be yellowing.
Sometimes, you’re looking for a flower that’s showy but not gaudy, delicate looking yet hardy, likes a partially shaded location, and perhaps even makes an excellent cut flower. Astrantias certainly fit this description with their sturdy pincushion-like flowers and neat clumps of vegetation. In this article, gardening enthusiast Liessa Bowen will discuss everything you need to know to grow a beautiful, long-lasting astrantia patch in your moist, shaded garden plot.
The perfect medley of decadent flavor and artistic color, ‘Green Zebra’ tomatoes are essential for the adventurous gardener or cook. In this article, former organic farmer and garden expert Logan Hailey explains how to grow this unique variety.
Keeping your pets safe from garden dangers is a top priority. If you’re afraid of your dog or cat munching on tomato plants, here is the science on whether or not tomatoes are toxic to animals, plus tips for keeping pets away from your tomato patch.
Spotted beebalm is a perennial that goes by many names. You might hear it referred to as horsemint, monarda, or just beebalm. Whatever you choose to call it, spotted beebalm is the superior beebalm for your pollinator patch or medicinal herb garden. Not to mention, it is drought-tolerant and native to North America. Gardening expert Kelli Klein talks all about establishing horsemint in your garden.