Category: Plants

With gardening season in full swing and in some places the weather is getting so hot that your plants will wilt if you don’t water […]

June is a turning point month in gardening: all the seedlings you’ve been growing all spring have finally left the nest and are heading into […]

June garden work is always marked by berries. June strawberries, oso berries and currants are ripe and ready to pick. The first raspberry harvest will […]

Until you start gardening, “soil” and “dirt” are used interchangeably. If you try to grow something by simply digging a hole in the ground, you […]

The only constant in the garden is change. It’s not just the drastic changes from winter to spring, but also the smaller differences that you […]

If you want to plant a tree in your yard but aren’t sure you have the space because you heard that planting a tree too […]

While one of the benefits of gardening is enjoying the outdoors, using technology doesn’t take anything away from that. In fact, I’d say it makes […]

Although Mother’s Day is traditionally celebrated with tomatoes and other heat-loving plants being dug into the ground in many areas of the United States, promotional […]

When you think of farming or gardening for food , you think of beautiful nature. If you want to squeeze a fresh orange or lemon […]

As long as people have been gardening, they have been trying to find easier ways to do it all. The first few times you try […]

Here’s a secret: gardening isn’t about plants. Plants don’t need us to tinker or decide where to live; they handle it better on their own. […]

The United States is a wildly diverse landscape. Consider how different the northern landscapes of Michigan and Minnesota are from the deserts of Texas and […]

Shortly trimmed lawns give us space for dogs and children to play. They also prevent our neighbors from filing complaints with the city government or […]

May is a day of change for young seedlings. I’m constantly moving trays of flowers and vegetables from the grow room into my removable greenhouse […]

May is when all the work you’ve put into your yard over the years begins to show. Suddenly what looked sparse and barren just five […]

Even though we are moving toward growing herbs outdoors, I keep all of my indoor gardens during the summer months. I was surprised at how […]

People think of mulch as something that adds a unifying look to their beds, but that’s not why you need it. When done correctly, mulch […]

If you have limited garden space, you will have to make difficult decisions about what you will grow each year. The most important factor when […]

Gardeners always know their planting zone and local lore for when it is safe to plant outdoors. In my area today is Mother’s Day. In […]

We humans put a lot of effort into keeping our plants healthy indoors. And while some of us often jokingly think of greenery as our […]

The gardening world is full of old wives’ tales about supposed methods for growing the biggest tomatoes or the tallest sunflowers. One such story is […]

I’m a big proponent of growing your garden with trellises , arbors, and other supports. Growing up provides three exceptional benefits to the garden. First, […]

There is a lot of debate around the role of citrus fruits in the garden: can they be composted? Will this repel pests? It turns […]

Soil covers almost 10% of the Earth’s surface, but for most people it remains a mystery when it comes to gardening and caring for plants. […]

Every home should have a herb garden. Having constant access to fresh greens will revolutionize the way you cook and eat at home. Although you […]

Most gardeners know that squirrels can pose a threat to almost any potted plant. They like to dig into the soil to hide food they […]

Thanks to Lady Bird Johnson and the Highway Improvement Act of 1965, a spring and summer drive can feel like driving through a colorful landscape […]

Growing seeds seems like it should be simple: throw a few seeds in the soil, park them near the window and wait for your new […]

Over time, you will come to know your garden as a close friend. Where the high parts dry out, the low parts are always waterlogged, […]

What is the point of having a vegetable garden other than to have access to fresh herbs and vegetables? And if you prefer your daily […]

April is the time when gardeners need to start being mathematicians and professional organizers, trying to find a place for all the seedlings that need […]

The sun is back and everywhere I look there are people sitting in their yards. While yes, there is still a lot to be done, […]

With all the attention on native plants and more exotic plants, we sometimes forget how interesting roses are and how well they fill out a […]

If you spend any time on GardenTok (or talk to gardeners), you know it’s all about the seeds these days. Gardeners always feel behind at […]

According to a recent study , Americans spend more than $500 a year on gardening tools. It’s a lot. Gardening is one of those hobbies […]

Seeds come in all shapes and sizes. While some are delightfully large and easy to plant, such as peas and sunflowers, planting a row of […]

Many of us are people who scatter seeds around the garden hoping for something to grow. After a while, you may start to lean toward […]

When it comes to your plants, you can’t cheat. If you save, the results will be felt in your garden: plants that are stressed and […]

If you’re a gardening enthusiast, you’ve been looking forward to planting seeds in the soil throughout February. March is finally your time, but you still […]

If you’re a gardener, you know there’s nothing more discouraging than seeing your tomato vines taken over by a virus, your broccoli covered in aphids, […]