Category: Plants

Whether you live in a small space or are just a lazy gardener, grow bags could be the solution for your garden this summer. They […]

Viruses and fungi are some of the most serious problems in the garden, and often we ourselves are to blame. I spoke with Meg Cowden, […]

Here we love pool noodles. What makes them so special and versatile is the padding they offer and the thin hole in their center – […]

Gardening season is finally here, and it’s cause for celebration—even if it’s your first time heading out to work in the yard or garden, you’ll […]

Welcome to fake spring, a time of great unrest for gardeners across the US. We’ve spent the winter devouring seed catalogs like porn, prowling garden […]

Having a beautiful outdoor space is a spring and summer aspiration for many, but keeping up with weeding, watering, pruning and mowing can be tricky. […]

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

The meaning and usage of words often change over time, but in some situations interchangeable words can have two (or more) different meanings. Take, for […]

You put a lot of work into your garden, so there’s nothing more frustrating than taking a step back to take it all in and […]

Growing your own food is supposed to be a hedge against inflation, but prices are rising at the garden center too. The price of vegetables […]

Long-term watering treats are usually advertised for people who are away on vacation, but the reality is that many people who have houseplants are simply […]

For most people, landscaping is purely a decorative act. We design the exterior of our homes for visual impact more than anything else, resulting in […]

Looking to add some greenery outside of your home but don’t have the time or space for a full garden? A small but powerful pocket […]

There are more than 14,000 species of mushrooms on Earth, from poisonous pale grebes to delicious morels and psychedelic mushrooms. I’m sure you’ve seen them […]

Spring is here and you can’t wait to start gardening. But those heirloom tomatoes you drool over won’t be ripe until summer, and your pumpkins […]

Gardening has always been a part of American family life, with tens of millions of homes across the country having gardening. This has received an […]

These ten plants (well, nine plants and one mushroom to be exact) can be grown in your home, backyard, or greenhouse, and they can all […]

Lawns are becoming increasingly controversial as people continue to question the environmental impact of maintaining a largely ornamental, resource-intensive lawn for aesthetic reasons. But people […]

As Mark Twain once remarked, land will always be valuable because it is simply no longer produced. Anyone who is struggling to furnish their 500-square-foot […]

You probably only use your garden tools a few times a year, but when you do, you want them to be sharp, rust-free, and ready […]

Houseplants are a great addition to your living space, but beauty doesn’t come cheap. Obtaining and maintaining plants takes time, space, and perhaps most importantly, […]

Even with the best planning, the weather is not always conducive to our horticultural ambitions. With unusually cold weather often experienced in North America, protecting […]

Coconut oil has become a popular personal care product over the past few years, with uses ranging from getting rid of garlic odor on hands […]

Over the past few years, houseplants have become such an integral part of our interiors that it’s easy to forget that they are actually living […]

Cacti and other succulents have been popular houseplants for many years, and given how easy they are to care for, this is no surprise. Back […]

In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, many people turned to gardening to relax, learn a new skill, grow their own food, and/or make […]

Using houseplants to add some greenery to your bathroom is nothing new. But recently, a trend has emerged that takes it one step further: growing […]

Glass can be recycled, but it’s sometimes tempting to keep old wine bottles for aesthetics, memories, or both. If you have a tendency to hang […]

Houseplants can add some color and life to a dull space. But even if you make sure they get plenty of water and sunlight, you […]

The gardening section at your local hardware store is often overlooked in January, but there are plenty of things you can do now to give […]

Whether you have a traditional green grass lawn or one of the alternative varieties that are gaining momentum lately, like bee lawns , clover lawns […]

Gardeners may feel like they have every tool ever made for gardening, but there are a few backup favorites, as well as unique finds that […]

Just like humans, plants need certain nutrients to survive. So if you have a plant and it doesn’t quite look like it’s thriving, you might […]

Caring for houseplants may seem complicated, but it doesn’t have to be. Transplanting is an easy step you can take to keep your houseplants healthy […]

Most houseplants need to be grown in pots with some sort of drainage. If the water doesn’t have a chance to get out of the […]

Houseplants are a great way to decorate your home, no matter what climate you live in. As the world shifts more towards a work-from-home model, […]

As summer draws to a close, there are clear signs in retail that autumn is approaching: Halloween costumes, candy, and decorations take over the seasonal […]

While you can think of autumn as a time to harvest and prepare your garden for winter , you still need to plant your plants […]

When we think of agriculture or gardening , we think of nature. If you want to squeeze a fresh orange or lemon in the morning, […]

If you have grass on your property, you already know how lame they are . Grass is fragile, fickle and expensive to care for. Lawns […]