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A raised wooden plant bed with rich soil nurtures a variety of plants, including fragrant peppermint and flavorful basil. The textured wood frame adds a rustic charm to the garden, creating a serene environment for the thriving greenery.

Garden Pests

13 Plants That Repel Garden Pests

Repelling nuisance pests in the garden can be a real challenge. There are plants that attract insects and plants that repel them. Read on as gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares 13 plants that will help keep garden pests at bay.

A vibrant display of Nasturtium plants, featuring striking orange flowers with delicate petals. Surrounding the blossoms are lush green leaves, forming a harmonious contrast and adding to the overall beauty of the botanical composition.

Companion Planting

Do Nasturtiums Repel Pests?

Nasturtiums are a staple of the annual garden, but what do they do? Are they companion plants, trap crops, or something else? Join organic farmer Jenna Rich as she tries to uncomplicate the topic of nasturtiums and whether or not they keep bugs away.

A vibrant cherry tree branch with lush green leaves and plump red fruits, creating a lively display of nature's bounty. The cherries dangle delicately amidst the verdant foliage, casting subtle shadows in the dimly lit surroundings.

Fruits

Can You Grow a Tree by Planting a Cherry Pit?

Do you love eating cherries? Every fresh cherry you eat contains a pit with the potential to grow into a new cherry tree! In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen shares some tips for turning the next cherry you eat into a tree.

A close-up of a group of yellow trout lilies growing in a wildflower garden. The flowers are in full bloom, with six recurved petals that are a bright lemon-yellow color and emerge from the leaf litter on a mossy forest floor. Sunlight filters through the trees, casting dappled light on the scene.

Flowers

13 Beautiful Wildflowers That Grow From Bulbs

Are you looking for a few native wildflower bulbs to add some sparkle to your flower garden? You may be surprised to learn how many attractive and unique wildflowers grow from bulbs and tubers. No matter where you live, you are sure to find wildflowers to suit your gardening style and landscape conditions. In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen shares 15 of her favorite wildflowers that you can grow from a bulb.

New York growing zones. Close-up of a man's hand about to pick a ripe apple in the garden on a blurred green background. The man is wearing a blue and red checkered shirt. The apple tree has spreading branches adorned with lush, green leaves. The leaves are ovate in shape, ranging from vibrant green to dark green. The apples themselves are large, round in shape, with shiny pinkish-green skin.

Gardening Tips

What Growing Zones Are in New York?

From Niagara Falls to NYC to the Adirondacks, New York State is rich in diverse landscapes that can support everything from sugar maples and blueberries to apples and cherry trees. Former organic farmer explains the four main growing zones in New York and how gardeners can choose the best winter-hardy plants for this snowy northeastern region.

Close-up of a man's hand touching a young pine seedling in the garden. On the mulched ground, next to the seedling, there is a pine cone. A pine seedling features a slender stem with greenish-brown bark and soft, needle-like leaves arranged in bundle. The cone is a cone-shaped structure featuring overlapping scales arranged in a spiral pattern around a central axis. The cone is dark brown in color with open scales.

Gardening Tips

Can you Grow a Tree From a Pine Cone?

You may have seen images of a baby tree growing from a pine cone, but this can be misleading. Horticulturist and garden expert Logan Hailey explains why you can’t necessarily plant a pine cone, but you can collect seeds from the cone to germinate your own trees.