Gardening
As winter marches on, avid gardeners become more and more eager to get growing. While you may not be able to dig your spade
When gardening in a drought, it’s sometimes easier to just throw in the towel (er, the trowel) and put your yard on hiatus in
Vegetable gardens are no longer just a thing for farmers and big backyards – these days, even an urbanite can grow food on a balcony or roof. In many locales, a front
Gardens don’t need a lot of space to be special, nor do they have to be in the ground at all. When it comes to limited spaces, such as windowsills, balconies, patios
Remember the saying “Work smarter, not harder”? Thing is, it still rings true—especially when it comes to gardening. There are many good reasons why
Spring is finally here, and we’re all eager to get out there and plant. But there are some things you should absolutely not do
This spring, you’ll zip through your outdoor chores when you can find your watering and gardening tools quickly and easily. Take advantage of this
Saving water in the garden doesn’t necessarily have to involve swapping your lawn for succulents, setting up a graywater irrigation system or running around the yard and reusing your kitchen sink run-off.
When I moved into my most recent house I had to leave my gardening equipment behind for a few months. All there was in the garage was an ancient nozzle with one
Mulching. There are few gardening tasks that will make such a large impact on your yard. In one fell swoop, you can suppress weeds,
It’s all too easy to solve a garden pest control dilemma in your garden by reaching for one of the many synthetic sprays or
For most people, summer is the peak season for a vegetable garden as all the fruits of your labor become realized—literally! But you can
Love vegetable gardening, but live in drought-like conditions? These drought-tolerant vegetables will thrive even in the hottest temperatures. Get started today! With summer looming,
Taking that well-deserved vacation is all about leaving your responsibilities at home, even the ones you enjoy—like tending to your garden. Although you can take a vacation, your plants certainly can’t. Does
Aside from aesthetics, flowers have several important—and sometimes overlooked—roles in a vegetable garden. They function as trap crops, attract beneficial insects, repel garden pests and provide food for pollinators. They’re also very
Want to save time, money and hassle? Set yourself up to water with ease with the right tools and equipment. Faced with the array
Fall isn’t really the end of the gardening season—it is the beginning of a rich, colorful and very beautiful time in the garden. The
It wasn’t too long ago that vertical gardens, container gardens and edible gardens were fresh and exciting trends making their rounds at flower shows
When’s the best time to pull a weed? Yesterday. When’s the second best time? Now. It’s an old joke, but there’s actually a lot of truth to it – the earlier you
Pests are a natural part of any garden, no matter how well you stay on top of pruning and fertilizing. Even watering habits can lead to more pests. Water too much and
Any true lover of vegetables knows Brussels sprouts are sweeter after they’ve been through a frost. In fact, there are lots of vegetables to
Spring officially begins on March 20, but if you’re just getting around to dusting off the trowel and starting your seeds on that day,
Once the soil starts to thaw and new seedlings emerge, we’re predicting a strong and steady move toward planting vegetables instead of lawns, cultivating
At the start of each gardening season, we tend to lean on the same familiar tools we’ve always relied on. That trusty hose, all-purpose
Container gardening is a growing trend. Whether it’s a DIY herb garden or an efficient small-space display, everyone is talking about the beauty of container gardens. Containers add a pop of personality
Winter affords a little extra down time for most gardeners, which makes it the perfect season for planning. Now’s the time to set your gardening goals so you can have the flowers,
We’ve all heard those stories about dogs destroying flower beds, digging huge holes in the lawn or eating potentially harmful foliage. But your dog
Even if you follow expert gardening advice to a T and do your homework before planting, growing flowers and plants is not a perfect
Winter is a time to slow down, catch up on your garden-related reading and enjoy the view from your armchair by the fire. It’s
When it comes to planning and executing a garden, the limitless array of options can be overwhelming. From water-wise landscapes to edible planting beds, there’s a lot to consider: designs that fit
Gardeners know that a diverse mix of plants, from annuals and perennials to flowers and vegetables, makes for a healthier garden. But did you know that the right (or wrong) combination of
Growing your own plants from seed is a great way to maximize a garden on a budget. Seed packets cost only a couple of
Transplanting in your garden is another way of getting something planted or moved to the right place. There are two ways to transplant; buy
Given the right conditions, tomatoes will practically grow themselves. The basic formula is heat, full sun, nutrient rich soil that’s free draining, consistent water,
Nothing compares to home-grown vegetables. When you grow your own food, the flavor and texture far surpass anything you can buy at the store.
A healthy lawn isn’t just a pretty, lush carpet of green – it serves as the foundation for your home. It’s the center of your landscaping, the frame for your gardens and
A good hose is an important – and hard-working – garden tool, but choosing the best one can be confusing. Your local home improvement store’s gardening section or favorite nursery will have
When gardeners think of seed starting, spring usually takes the cake. After all, that’s when we’re most eager, most energized, and finally ready to
Even in the peak of summer, there’s no reason your garden can’t be as colorful, vibrant, and lush as your springtime landscape. In fact,
What Causes Heat Stress in Plants When temperatures start creeping above 85 degrees, you’re not the only one who’s stressed. Most plants suffer when
Most people weed their lawns and gardens religiously throughout the growing season, pulling up unwanted plants that often sneak into the vegetable beds or
Dividing perennials, such as hostas, daylilies and peonies, is a great way to make the most of plants already in your garden. Plants that have multiplied into big clumps can take over
Potted plants allow you to enjoy gardening in a small space such as a patio or a porch. In larger gardens, flower pots are colorful sculptural elements which add depth to your
Make the most of warm summer days by growing sun-loving vegetables that offer high yields with little effort. Start with the veggies you love
When designing your outdoor space, consider adding shrubs. They make great additions around the foundations of a house or as privacy walls. Shrubs provide
What would summer be without flowers? The warm months of summer are when many of the varieties we know and love bloom, making every
So, your basil plant is flowering. Now what? Find out from Emily Murphy of @PassthePistil the best way to care for basil from our
Short on time? Grow thyme. Emily Murphy of @PassthePistil shares her picks for a low-maintenance herb garden during our recent Facebook Live.
Some herbs love the sun, but others demand shade. Emily from @PassthePistil shares where to plant which herbs for the best (and tastiest!) results during our recent Facebook Live.
At the start of each gardening season we all tend to use the same familiar watering tools we’ve always relied on. I know I’ve
If you were lucky to have a garden as a child, you probably also have a treasure trove of memories that have stayed with
As the season starts to dwindle, the last thing on your mind is probably planting fall crops during the dog days of summer. But
Summer often takes the cake for having the showiest, boldest, and brightest blooms, but fall’s no slouch either. After laying low all season, these
When creating a space for a new flower bed or veggie garden, it’s important to first prepare the soil. This is especially true if you’re working with compacted or clay soil. Tilling
With cooler temperatures upon us and winter just around the corner, it’s time to consider which garden vegetables to grow and how best to protect them. Fortunately, there are easy solutions for
What are Succulents? Succulents are plants with fleshy, thickened leaves and/or swollen stems that store water. The word “succulent” comes from the Latin word
As soon as the autumnal equinox arrives and the days start to shorten, many gardeners hang up their trowels and call the season good
Nothing says summer like bright rows of brilliant Helianthus flowers, commonly known of as sunflowers. Easy to grow, this North American native is a
You might not be surprised to find out that the most widely planted salad vegetable in the United States is lettuce. As the foundation
If you’re looking for a garden flower with show appeal, hydrangea flowers are truly stunning. Large globes of flowers cover this shrub in summer and spring. Although their appearance may seem high
The geranium is an iconic, fragrant garden flower. American growers first fell in love with the geranium flower over 200 years ago, and it’s not hard to see why. Geraniums fill hanging
It seems as soon as the air cools, signaling the coming of fall, garden centers begin showcasing full mounds of brilliant red, yellow, and
With long, silvery leaves and strikingly attractive blooms, the artichoke is a unique addition to your vegetable garden. Growing artichokes isn’t difficult, and with
What You’ll Learn: What Are Planting Zones? What Planting Zone Am I In? What is Plant Hardiness? Breakdown of Plant Hardiness Zones What
What Type of Flower Am I? Learn what kind of flower matches your personality with this interactive quiz! We’ve created profiles for 8 different
