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Are you gardening in the Southeast and wondering which native plants you should grow? Many plants grow well in this region, and there’s a spectacular assortment of beautiful, interesting, and easy-to-grow native species you can add to your garden. In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen recommends 31 of her favorite native plants.
Even if the weather is still dreary outside, there is a lot of opportunity for garden preparation indoors. Former organic farmer and garden expert Logan Hailey digs into the 11 best seeds to start NOW for an abundant early spring garden.
Want to get a head start on your spring garden? February is an ideal time to plant from seed, depending on the last frost date in your region. In this article, gardening expert Madison Moulton shares her favorites for early sowing!
Itching to get the garden growing? There’s plenty to do in late winter, including direct seeding hardy perennials. In cold climates, look for seeds that require periods of chill and moisture to germinate. Cold stratification benefits many beautiful flowering perennials that can be directly sown this February to emerge in spring. Follow garden professional Katherine Rowe in exploring the possibilities of direct seeding perennials in winter.
Did your favorite succulent get left out in the cold for too long? Take heart, and read on as gardening expert Melissa Strauss explains how to mitigate the damage and get your succulent on the fast track to a full recovery.
If you prefer starting new plants from seed and are in search of interesting new ornamental grasses to try, stay right there! Join organic farmer Jenna Rich as she goes through 17 fun and unique ornamental grasses you can grow from seed.
Have you always wanted to grow a beautiful cut flower garden? In this article, Botanical Interests and Epic Gardening Ambassador Angela Nickerson invites you to join a Spring Cutting Garden Grow-Along. Here, she shares her favorite varieties that provide florist-worthy blooms from spring through fall.
Oak trees are a beautiful, long-lived tree that provides food for both animals and humans (yes, you can eat acorns, too, once they have been properly prepared). But you might be wondering, can you grow oak trees from acorns? Garden expert Kelli Klein answers this question for you!
If you’re anxious to get your garden growing and blooming again as early as possible, go all out with these fast-growing annuals. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss as she shares the plants that will get you kicking off the growing season in Epic fashion.
Do you love succulents and want some with blue coloration to add diversity to your houseplant collection? Succulents are fun, easy to grow, and come in some pretty amazing colors! In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen introduces nine beautiful succulents with blue leaves.
Do you wonder why your indoor succulents aren’t blooming? Any succulent can be coaxed into bloom if you provide the ideal conditions. In this article, gardening enthusiast Liessa Bowen offers some possible issues you may face, plus tips to help encourage your succulent plants to produce beautiful flowers!
Poor, sandy soils and scorching, drought-prone summers are no problem for this resilient genus. In this article, garden expert Logan Hailey digs into 31 native yucca species for your xeriscape or rock garden.