Category: Plants

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, […]

While it’s still snowing in some parts of the country, spring has begun to awaken for the rest of us. Tulips and irises are beginning […]

In late summer, West Coast fishermen troll for albacore tuna and fill their shelves and freezers with loins full. An added benefit of cutting your […]

It’s a natural progression: you enjoy gardening, so you decide to level up and start growing your own garden. This means buying seeds, so seed […]

One of my favorite parts of spring is the opportunity to finally bring color back to the garden, and once the tulips start to bloom, […]

Before I became a gardener, the differences between all soil mixtures eluded me. Whenever I needed to fill a pot, pot, or patch of soil, […]

Spring is just around the corner, and while many of us are looking forward to tomatoes, peppers and eggplants, there’s a whole vegetable growing season […]

If you’re itching to shovel the snow off your garden bed and plant some seeds, peas are the escape you’re looking for. I’ve extolled the […]

In most areas of the United States, spring is on the way. If you’re still worried about what to plant and where, you’re not alone. […]

February is off-season in many parts of the US. Although just two weeks ago my entire conservatory was lost to a solid inch of frozen […]

Although humans tend to interfere with plant growth processes, the truth is that seeds by nature have everything they need to germinate, thrive, bloom, and […]

My neighbors and friends have the perfect gift for me, perfect for any occasion all year round: a gift certificate to a local garden center. […]

Artificial Christmas trees are one of the greatest achievements of modern man. Stored in a box somewhere for most of the year, they emerge as […]

I’ve long loved keeping bulbs blooming all winter long in my home, but I’m usually not very good at watering and caring for them. I […]

If you celebrate Christmas, you’ll probably put up a Christmas tree of some kind to mark the occasion (and put gifts under it). While artificial […]

Welcome to December, fellow gardeners. For some lucky people living in the deep southeast or southwest, there’s still some sunshine and tomatoes. For the rest […]

Experienced gardeners in parts of the country with cold and potentially snowy winters don’t have to worry about frost. Over time, they figure out when […]

After spending the spring, summer and part of the fall tending to your garden and yard, you may be tempted to turn your attention to […]

With the holidays approaching, adding some cheer to our indoor spaces with flowering plants can be a welcome break from the increasingly gray landscape outside. […]

Much gardening advice is based on a four-season climate, but a large portion of the United States population is just now entering ideal weather for […]

My “autumn leaf philosophy” has changed a lot over the years, from laissez faire due to disinterest, to being deeply responsible for bagging every last […]

At the end of winter in my garden, I’m hanging over the starting block like an Olympic swimmer: I’ve ordered the seeds, sowed the beds, […]

“Biophilic design” is a term used to describe the overall connection to nature in the composition of an interior space. Humans tend to be drawn […]

Now is the time to evaluate your houseplants. They help satisfy your green thumb during the fall and winter months, they break up the harsh […]

As part of your fall gardening checklist , you’ll likely prepare your tools and equipment for winter storage. It’s a good idea to wash everything […]

Flower pots are fantastic: they are portable, easy to set up anywhere and come in different heights. If you plant the bulbs in pots, you’ll […]

Saving seeds seems like a difficult task until you actually do it. But with the cost of a packet of seeds now ranging from $4 […]

The streets in my neighborhood are littered with piles of wood chips every few houses as everyone prepares to “hibernate.” Me too – I always […]

I replant my pumpkins every year—and for good reason. They start out slow, and just as the vines begin to bloom and the pumpkins emerge, […]

Autumn brings out my neat-loving outdoorsman. I feel an urgent need to zip up my things in the yard before the cold weather hits. After […]

As you create your fall gardening checklist , you may have questions about what to do with your lawn before winter sets in, such as […]