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Whether you’re rewilding your garden while working within neighborhood guidelines or being courteous of those with more manicured preferences, it can be an uncertain process. A few tips point us in a balanced direction. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores how to support your garden’s ecosystem without causing a stir (or causing only a good one).
Urban meadows energize a space while providing valuable ecosystem services. They transform a site into a hub of diversity while allowing a natural connection in unexpected places. Garden expert Kathreine Rowe explores why these valuable landscapes matter and how to create them.
Thinning apple trees is an important part of growing healthy trees with big, juicy fruits. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to walk through the process of thinning your apple trees this season.
Uh oh! Rhubarb growing problems are no fun. You’ll enter your garden expecting a healthy crop, only to find weak plants and a lack of stems! Correct growing problems early in the season to promote healthy rhubarb for the rest of the year.
Nothing brings spring indoors like freshly cut lilacs with their intoxicating fragrance and delicate blooms. But these notoriously short-lived flowers often wilt within a day or two of cutting. Gardening expert Madison Moulton shares 10 essential techniques to extend the vase life of your lilac arrangements.
Although it can be hard to remove young fruits, thinning will improve the health of your tree and fruits. Join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn five reasons why you should thin your fruit trees this spring.
If your potted plants could talk, most of them would be asking to spend some time outside in the warmth and humidity of summer. Join houseplant enthusiast Melissa Strauss for some tips on making the transition.
Rhubarb is a longtime garden favorite for its lush, bright red, and tart stems. It’s perfect for cooking into pies, jams, and preserves. Because it’s a long-lived perennial, choosing a proper planting site is essential for a productive crop. Learn what this veggie needs to thrive with this easy-to-follow guide.
To get the maximum yield and promote overall health, growing tomatoes vertically has advantages. The space-saving measure supports vines as they develop all those tender fruits. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores the primary ways to grow tomatoes vertically and creative DIY solutions for inspiration.
Dressing up the garden for Memorial Day can be a beautiful tribute to those who dedicated their lives to our country. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares some traditional flowers to plant for the holiday, and the reasons why these flowers show up for the occasion.
If you love sunflowers, but lament their short lifespan, you'll love 'Tuscan Sun' Heliopsis. This sweet and sunny perennial brings happiness and cheer to the summer garden. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss goes over the planting and care of your perennial sunflowers.
Eggshells have some great uses in the garden, but there may be some misconceptions out there about how and when they are useful. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to discuss some mistakes that you can avoid when using eggshells in your flower beds.