Fruit Tree Chill Hours: What Are They?
What are fruit tree chill hours, and why do they matter? We're explaining how chill hours work so you can plan your food forest!
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15 Tips To Keep Your Hydrangeas Blooming All Season Long
If you've planted hydrangeas in your garden, you may be wondering how to keep their blooms going as long as possible. Hydrangeas can be picky plants, which makes perfect blooms a never-ending challenge. In this article, gardening expert and hydrangea enthusiast Jill Drago gives you her top tips for longer and brighter blooms.
10 Reasons To Grow Nasturtiums With Vegetables
Are you considering growing nasturtiums with your vegetables this season, but aren't sure if you should? Not only can you grow them together, but there's actually benefits to doing so! In this article, suburban homesteader and gardening expert Merideth Cohrs walks through 11 reasons to plant vegetables and nasturtiums together this season.
18 Cover Crops For Raised Beds
Selecting cover crops for raised beds shouldn't be a chore. We break down a variety of these and help you pick what's best for your beds!
11 Tips To Keep Your African Violets Blooming Indoors
Keeping your African Violet's blooms going indoors can be a challenge if you aren't setting yourself up for success. Luckliy, there are things most indoor gardeners can do to improve their blooms. In this article, gardening expert Madison Moulton examines her top tips for keeping your African Violets blooming indoors as long as possible!
A Complete Guide to Japanese Zen Gardens
A Japanese zen garden provides a beautiful, relaxing space perfect for meditation, reflection, or simply enjoyment. Horticultural expert Sarah Jay discusses their design!
Are Coffee Grounds Good or Bad For Tomato Plants?
Trying to figure out if you should put some coffee grounds on your tomatoes in your garden this season, but aren't sure if coffee grounds are good or bad for tomatoes? In this article, suburban homesteader and gardening expert Merideth Cohrs examines if coffee grounds are safe for tomatoes, or if there are other alternatives.
How to Cure Sweet Potatoes for Long-Term Storage
Properly curing sweet potatoes before you store them is critical. In this expert guide, we discuss your curing options to extend your sweet potato harvest.
28 Spinach Companion Plants To Grow With Spinach
Spinach is a vegetable garden staple for many gardeners. But companion planting successfully can be the difference between bountiful yield and a wasted harvest. In this article, organic gardening expert Logan Hailey looks at her favorite spinach companion plants, as well as what you should never plant with spinach.
Begonia Varieties: 49 Different Types of Begonia You’ll Love
Begonias are a favorite plant of many, and with good reason. Their hardy nature and beautiful blooms can transform any outdoor or indoor garden space. In this article, certified master gardener and begonia enthusiast Laura Elsner examines some of the top begonia varieties for your indoor or outdoor garden space.
Do Chrysanthemums Prefer Sun or Shade?
Are you thinking of adding some chrysanthemums to your garden, but aren't sure if they take direct sun, partial shade, or need a mostly shaded area? Getting your mums the right amount of sunlight is critical for their well being and longevity. In this article, we take a look at the mum's preferred sun conditions, and where you should be planting them!
How to Use Floating Row Covers for Temperature and Pest Control
Floating row covers can be used to maintain consistent temperatures, reduce pest pressures, and so much more. In this expert guide, Sarah Jay explains their many uses and how to make the most of row covers in your garden.