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Petunias, with their easy color and care, are annual favorites. Depending on the variety and climate, they even reseed for a show in the following seasons. With reseeding petunias, the display is a surprise. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores petunias’ capacity to reseed in their optimal growing environments.
Compost and fertilizer benefit the garden, though they have different applications! Use one, the other, or both—which to apply depends on your garden’s soil and which crops you’re growing. Learn the differences and uses of fertilizers and compost alongside seasoned grower Jerad Bryant.
Manure, though smelly, is a wonderful amendment for the landscape. Whether you’re using cow or chicken manure, there are efficient ways to implement the stuff without harming plants, animals, and yourself! Watch for these seven ways manure can harm the garden, and learn how to use it best.
If you adore the look and smell of lavender, but struggle to keep it alive, try 'Phenomenal' lavender. It's ultra tough and thrives in a wider range of climates. Join Florida gardener Melissa Strauss to learn about this phenomenal plant and how to care for it in your garden.
Dianthus, or pinks, are lovely, fragrant flowers that create color and add charm to any garden space. They're easy to care for and have edible flowers as well! Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to talk about growing these sweet flowering plants in your garden.
Compost is versatile and beneficial in the garden! Feeding your lawn is one of its many uses. Some tools make this easy, though you can spread the stuff by hand in small areas. Follow along and learn how to use your compost on grasses alongside seasoned landscaper Jerad Bryant.
Banana peels pile up by the dozens, especially if you love eating bananas! These peels decay and provide essential nutrients to plants. Though they can be beneficial, they may cause harm in certain circumstances. Learn whether banana peels are good for the garden and how to use them best alongside seasoned grower Jerad Bryant.
If you live in a climate that shifts from cool to warm quickly, you might have bolting basil every year. In this piece, master naturalist and seasoned gardener Sarah Jay gives you 7 tips for preventing basil from bolting.
Rhubarb is a low-maintenance perennial that rewards patience with years of delicious harvests. Gardening expert Madison Moulton shares essential tips for growing thick, healthy rhubarb stalks that will transform your pies, jams, and other seasonal treats.
Sedges are like grasses, though they’re slightly different! The Pennsylvania sedge is a superb species that’s drought-tolerant, frost-hardy, and easy to care for. Whether you’re planting a native plant garden, a border, or a lawn, this grass-like plant is perfect for your home garden.
Compost converts old waste into a nutrient-rich soil amendment perfect for the home garden. If you made a pile months ago and wonder if you can use it this spring, these five expert tips from composter Jerad Bryant will help you sort it out.
Manure is often called gardening gold for good reason. But with so many types available, which one should you choose? Gardening expert Madison Moulton explores the benefits and drawbacks of different manures and helps you choose the right one for your garden.