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Vegetable Seedlings growing indoors that are labeled in their growing trays

Vegetables

How and When to Start Vegetable Seeds Indoors

Are you starting vegetables from seed this season? Starting them indoors will help get them ready for spring planting and give your plants a head start. In this article, gardening expert and former organic farmer Logan Hailey walks through exactly how and when start veggies from seed indoors this season!

viburnum varieties

Shrubs

17 Beautiful Viburnum Varieties to Grow This Season

Looking for a viburnum shrub to grow this season, but aren't sure where to start? There are many different viburnum varieties you can choose from, depending on your hardiness zone. In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago shares her favorite types of viburnum shrubs, with names and pictures of each!

Red sunflower variety growing in garden with red petals

Flowers

27 Stunning Sunflower Varieties to Grow This Season

Thinking of adding some sunflowers to your garden this season but aren't sure where to start? There are many different types of sunflower you can grow, depending on your hardiness zone and how much room you have. In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago shares her favorite varieties of sunflower you can grow this season!

Bare Root Roses Sitting at Garden Center in Burlap Sacks

Flowers

How to Plant Bare Root Roses in 6 Easy Steps

Have you seen bare-root roses sitting around in plastic bags or burlap sacks at your local garden center? Many popular rose varieties are sold in bare-root form, an economical way to add roses to your garden. In this article, gardening expert and rose enthusiast Danielle Sherwood shares her top tips for planting bare-root roses!

A close-up and overhead shot of pink and red flowers, growing alongisde Marigold flowers, showcasing rose companion plants

Flowers

31 Companion Plants to Grow with Roses This Season

Are you looking for the best plants to grow alongside your roses? There are a variety of plants that beautify rose gardens while also building their health and resiliency! In this article, gardening expert and rose enthusiast Danielle Sherwood examines her favorite rose companions, with names and pictures of each.

water plants when cold

Gardening Tips

Should You Start Watering Your Plants More Often in Late Winter?

Most gardeners are ready to start planting when early spring comes around. But what about your existing plants? Should you water them while there's still a bitter chill in the air, even though spring is just around the corner? In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago examines how much water your plants need in early spring, even when there's still a danger that another snapback frost could be around the corner.

Garden with plants that have covers over them to protect them from the winter weather

Gardening Tips

15 Gardening Mistakes to Avoid This Spring

Spring is around the corner and you are ready to start planting. But spring gardens don't always turn out the way many gardeners expect. In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago shares 15 common spring gardening mistakes that many gardeners make, and how to avoid them.

Bobo hydrangea growing in the garden with large blooming white flowers and green foliage.

Shrubs

How to Plant, Grow and Care for ‘Bobo®’ Hydrangea

Thinking of growing Bobo Hydrangea in your garden this season, but aren't sure where to start? This sun-friendly hydrangea variety can grow in many different areas of your garden. In this article, gardening expert and hydrangea enthusiast Jill Drago takes you through all you need to know about Bobo Hydrangeas, including their maintenance and care.

Bright yellow sunflower blooming in garden sun

Flowers

15 Flowers That Are Easy to Grow From Seed

Have you thought about growing your flower garden from seed this year? Starting from seed is a fun and economical way to grow your spring flower garden. In this article, gardening expert Danielle Sherwood tells us about the easiest flowers to grow from seed, with tips for getting started!

Honeybee is sitting on top of garden herb yarrow

Gardening Tips

7 Herbs That Will Attract Beneficial Garden Insects

Are you looking to attract pollinators or beneficial predators to your garden in order to keep pests under control? There are a number of ways to do this, including planting certain herbs that will attract them. In this article, gardening expert and former organic farmer Logan Hailey shares her favorite garden herbs that will help keep your garden pollinator-friendly and pest-free.

Spring Garden With Seeds Being Winter Sown in Red Cups

Gardening Tips

11 Gardening Tasks to Prepare Your Garden for Spring

Spring is around the corner, and your vision for a beautiful spring garden is at your fingertips. But what can you do to help ensure your spring garden is a success? In this article, certified master gardener Liz Jaros shares her top tips to prepare your garden for successful spring plantings.

Deer eating flowers out of garden. There are many yellow and green flowers and some herbs growing together.

Herbs

11 Deer Resistant Herbs To Plant This Season

Do you have deer that come into your garden to feast on your hostas, hydrangeas, or other garden plants? Did you know certain herbs will help keep them away? In this article, gardening expert Logan Hailey shares which herbs you can plant that will help keep the deer out of your garden this season.