12 Simple Garden Plants That Are Really Worth Growing
Growing your own food is immensely satisfying, but only when you get a tasty, bountiful harvest or is definitely worth the effort. It’s a completely […]
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Growing your own food is immensely satisfying, but only when you get a tasty, bountiful harvest or is definitely worth the effort. It’s a completely […]
Continue reading »With rising food prices, many people are considering starting a garden. This makes sense, since humans have been growing their own food for thousands of […]
Continue reading »No matter how much cleaning and preparation you do in your garden before winter sets in, there is always a list of new maintenance tasks […]
Continue reading »As we discussed in a recent article , there are several different (legitimate) ways to get your hands on new (at least for you) plants […]
Continue reading »To hear it from TikTok, banana peels are a great fertilizer for your garden due to their high potassium content and the fact that you […]
Continue reading »If you are one of the approximately 60 million Americans living with allergic rhinitis, also known as “hay fever,” you probably want to do what […]
Continue reading »Whether you’re gardening indoors or outdoors, it’s important to find a place for your plants with the right mix of sun, shade, and moisture where […]
Continue reading »Whether you’re a houseplant grower or an outdoor gardener, you probably know how quickly the costs of pots, soil, fertilizer, and tools can add up. […]
Continue reading »Many people dream of having their own garden. Whether it’s in your yard or in containers on your deck or windowsill, the idea of growing […]
Continue reading »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 […]
Continue reading »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 […]
Continue reading »Finally, winter is almost over and it’s time to plant spring – in fact, there are some vegetables you should start planting right now . […]
Continue reading »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 […]
Continue reading »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 […]
Continue reading »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 […]
Continue reading »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 […]
Continue reading »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 […]
Continue reading »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 […]
Continue reading »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 […]
Continue reading »As much as I try to keep my houseplants alive , I am not a natural plant mom. If you are just as incompetent, but […]
Continue reading »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 […]
Continue reading »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 […]
Continue reading »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 […]
Continue reading »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 […]
Continue reading »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 […]
Continue reading »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 […]
Continue reading »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 […]
Continue reading »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 […]
Continue reading »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 […]
Continue reading »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 […]
Continue reading »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, […]
Continue reading »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, […]
Continue reading »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 […]
Continue reading »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 […]
Continue reading »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 […]
Continue reading »Some plants, such as azaleas and rhododendrons , like moisture, but do not like stagnant water for a long time. There is a delicate balance […]
Continue reading »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! […]
Continue reading »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 […]
Continue reading »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, […]
Continue reading »Deciding where to plant your garden depends a lot on sun exposure – where the sun hits your yard and for how long. But shade […]
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