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Chickens are a delight to have in the backyard, but they can do severe damage to your garden if you don't take specific steps to safeguard it. Gardener and chicken owner Melissa Strauss discusses some layout mistakes you can make to turn your sweet chicks into total terrors.
As temperatures rise and heatwaves grow more common, drought-tolerant spaces, such as rock gardens, are becoming increasingly important. They use natural-style designs to encourage resilient and hardy plants. Although these gardens are alluring, not all plants thrive in them. Consider leaving these seven plants at the store instead of growing them in your rock garden.
Native plants are great for the ecosystem and save money and resources for the gardener. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to discover how you can find out which native plants are right for your region.
To savor the sweet taste of summer later, now is the time to plant melons, from watermelons to cantaloupes. The long-maturing fruits thrive in warm temperatures and get to setting young fruits. With patience and practice, we’ll get big, juicy watermelons as they peak late in the season.
Are dandelions the pesky pests we believe they are? Or, are they beneficial for the garden and the surrounding ecosystems? The answer lies somewhere in between the two extremes. Join native plant gardener Jerad Bryant in tackling these seven dandelion myths.
Rock gardens are a dynamic study in contrasts, with cold surfaces softened by surrounding plants. The heightened visual interest and creative approach to challenging sites offers multiple rewards, from all-season appeal to waterwise techniques. Shade rock gardens make the plant selection all the more important. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe outlines options for shady situations to thrive with a rocky base.
If you've been gardening for a while, you've doubtlessly heard about the importance of growing native plants. If you've wondered how native plants actually help the environment, we have the info you're looking for. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to talk about the benefits of growing native plants in your garden.
Many herbs are great for direct sowing in the garden. This easy way to grow takes a lot of the work out of the growing process, and brings stronger, more firmly rooted plants earlier in the season. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss for a list of herbs you can direct sow in June!
Think you need a sprawling garden to grow pumpkins? Think again. Growing pumpkins in containers is not only possible but also incredibly rewarding. Gardening expert Madison Moulton shares practical tips for successfully growing pumpkins in pots, perfect for small spaces or patio gardens.
Few problems frustrate tomato growers more than watching promising flowers fall without producing fruit. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains the most common causes of tomato blossom drop, with practical solutions to maximize your harvest potential.
Chickens are a fantastic addition to your backyard or homestead. They tend to get into trouble with certain plants, though. Chicken owner and gardener Melissa Strauss has some plants to share that you should absolutely keep out of your chickens' foraging space.
Sweet, spicy, and aromatic, it's not surprising that basil attracts a fair amount of attention from unwanted garden pests. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss is here to help you figure out what's leaving holes in your tasty basil leaves this season.