Gardening
From the moment you pick it up, you’ll notice these nozzles are different. Designed with mobility in mind, they feature Gilmour’s innovative Swivel Connect.
As winter marches on, avid gardeners become more and more eager to get growing. While you may not be able to dig your spade
Hot weather and drought-like conditions don’t mean a beautiful yard and garden is out of reach. Learn everything you need to know about drought tolerant landscaping, including the best type of plants,
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
Learn all there is to know about container gardens, from growing vegetables in containers to how to care for a container garden. What is
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
If you’re eager to get growing before the weather warms up, starting your garden from seed is an easy, inexpensive way to get ahead of the game. Starting plants from seed isn’t
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
Mulching. There are few gardening tasks that will make such a large impact on your yard. In one fell swoop, you can suppress weeds,
Garden pests can be more than just a nuisance for the home gardener. When not dealt with properly and swiftly, bugs in the garden
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, the heat and drought ahead may mean you’re
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
The end of summer doesn’t have to mean the end of your favorite herbs in the garden. Fresh herbs add an impressive culinary finish
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 and on blogs. Now it seems they are
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
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 sprinkler and watering nozzle are the essentials for
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.
If you are looking for lawn care tips to ensure you have a beautiful, lush, green lawn all season long, Gilmour’s lawn maintenance guide is all you need to read. Learn everything
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
You don’t need a huge yard or a grand garden to enjoy the beauty of flowers, plants and greenery. Potted plants can offer joy and the reward of gardening, even if you
Nothing says “summer” quite like a flourishing garden full of blossoming plants ready for harvest. Learn more about which plants do best in the
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
Growing herbs can be fun, easy and low maintenance. You don’t need a lot of time or knowhow to have a successful and rewarding
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 done that. But have you ever asked yourself
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
With cooler temperatures upon us, it’s time to consider which garden vegetables to grow and how best to protect them. Fortunately, there are easy solutions for protecting winter crops. When choosing your
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 sucus, meaning juice or sap. Succulents are able
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
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 violet flowers. Chrysanthemums, or mums, are a staple
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
Basil is a fragrant, versatile, wildly popular herb. It’s a warm-weather plant that is easy to grow and delicious to eat. A nice addition
Honeysuckle is known for its delicate tubular, nectar-filled, sweetly scented flowers. They are great for covering walls and the sides of building. While their roots should be shaded, they do best when
Culinary superstar sage is a pretty, low shrub with pale, velvet-soft greyish green leaves. A member of the mint family, sage is easy to grow and does well in containers, the ground
Delicate and dainty with small flowers, jasmine is known around the world for its unique tropical smell and pretty blossoms that attract bees. The
Bright and hardy marigolds are a no-fuss, low maintenance annual. Their cheery blooms thrive in the sun, making these summer-through-fall-time beauties a popular choice.
Many novice gardeners are intimidated by the beautiful rose plant and think they are harder to grow than they really are. But the truth
