Category: Plants

Spring is my favorite time for gardening. No one has planted their plants in the ground yet, so you feel like an A student; you […]

Gardening is power. Sure, you can think of gardening as a grandmother’s hobby, but gardening is humanity’s never-ending battle for dominance and control of the […]

Finally, winter is almost over and it’s time to plant spring – in fact, there are some vegetables you should start planting right now . […]

Plant breeding can be random, especially for beginners. TikTok or Instagram tutorial videos make it so easy. While sometimes this is true, other times you […]

If you have a standard grass lawn in front of your house, you may have had reason to wonder if our ancestors were crazy. How […]

As spring approaches and you start thinking about what you’re going to plant in your garden and/or yard for the upcoming growing season, there’s a […]

Sometimes warm days in February are a teaser for spring, so we understand if you’re starting to dream about the garden you’ll plant closer to […]

Have you ever tried to get rid of an old stump only to end up in the stump ? (Sorry, sorry.) There’s no shortage of […]

Gardening may seem like an activity in warm weather, but for best results it is actually a year-round activity. The fact that the ground is […]

Hanging plants are a great addition to your home, but watering them can be tricky, especially if you have high ceilings. To save yourself the […]

As much as I try to keep my houseplants alive , I am not a natural plant mom. If you are just as incompetent, but […]

While much has been written about how plants can cleanse the air of harmful chemicals such as formaldehyde, benzene, and volatile organic compounds (based on […]

The first frosty night of autumn can be disastrous for your garden. While some plants do well in cold temperatures, many others die with the […]

It has never been so difficult to keep a lawn alive, and if radical climate intervention does not happen, for example, tomorrow, it will be […]

As the days get shorter and temperatures drop, it’s time to start thinking about preparing your garden for winter. It is generally accepted that tillage […]

Raking the leaves is an annual task that everyone feared, and for good reason it is hard physical work that creates heavier physical work. When […]

If your yard is a bit dull and you’re looking for ways to make your curbs more attractive, here are some of the easiest ways […]

When it comes to your garden, you might think that raised beds will help create a certain aesthetically pleasing work space and some necessary separation […]

Summer is already running out, which means it’s probably time to bring hanging outdoor plants into your home. A little extra foliage inside can brighten […]

Some plants just don’t cut for cold weather, but a surprising number of perennials are quite capable of surviving a cold winter – at least […]

You spend countless hours weeding, watering, pruning and gardening in a place you like; so it’s easy to forget that the rich vegetation that we […]

When the season changes and your summer plants disappear, your soil needs some kind of protection from the coming cold weather. Strong winds, cold temperatures, […]

Trees are a welcome feature for most yards as they provide shade, provide privacy and obviously add greenery. But some trees have a sweet scent, […]

Growing vegetables indoors takes some finesse, but it’s entirely possible. This is doable even for beginners if you’re willing to do a little research (and […]

There are many reasons you might want to prune your plants or trees, from keeping them in a certain shape or size to fuller growth […]

Mosquitoes and other small flies are annoying to get rid of. A small number is bad, but infection can take much more effort. We’ve already […]

Some plants, such as azaleas and rhododendrons , like moisture, but do not like stagnant water for a long time. There is a delicate balance […]

We recently informed you that certain types of landscaping can help (or damage) your home’s resale value. (Stay away from thorny plants! Avoid invasive species! […]

Keeping your yard healthy is especially difficult when an unexpected plant squeezes resources out of it. Many invasive plants need little or no light, and […]

Plant placement is important for seed germination and root growth, but depending on how much space you have and the plants you want to grow, […]

Deciding where to plant your garden depends a lot on sun exposure – where the sun hits your yard and for how long. But shade […]

As summer draws to a close, new gardeners may expect their garden to wither, but a change of season doesn’t necessarily mean your garden is […]

There are many plant maintenance methods that help growers generate more profit, such as electrical wiring and green mesh screens that help plants grow taller […]

Moving with a plant is a delicate matter. They can be pushed too hard and their leaves can break – they can even tip over […]

Of course, how your home looks from the inside matters a lot when you’re preparing for a sale, but what happens on the outside is […]

When it comes to your lawn, there are two ways to start: you can prepare the ground and plant the seeds , or you can […]

When a disaster strikes your home, the last thing you think about is cleaning up the plants . But indoor plants get dirty and dusty, […]

Having your own lemon tree at home is often a luxury that we believe is meant for people living in citrus-friendly regions like sunny California […]

Depending on where you live and how you look at your yard, the lawn can be a tough job. If you don’t want to take […]

The end of the warmer months can be depressing for the avid gardener. Fortunately, seeds from past flowers offer hope for future plantings. But seeds […]