Category: Plants

This time of year, pumpkins are everywhere—perhaps even in your own garden. At this point, you’ve probably picked and trimmed the other fruits, vegetables, and […]

Houseplants can be finicky. This is because when they grow in a pot, they don’t get the same interaction with other species or the same […]

There’s a lot of information out there, including on this site with a list of gardening tasks to complete in a particular month or ahead […]

It’s hard to overestimate the benefits of a cover crop for your garden. In addition to replenishing soil nitrogen, cover crops also provide habitat for […]

Saving seeds from this year’s crop can save you money and hassle when buying seeds for next year’s garden. It’s also a practice that can […]

With cooler weather ahead, harvesting and clearing your beds should be on your fall agenda. Even though your garden may not be actively fruiting during […]

Most potted plants, whether they live indoors or outdoors, require a certain level of maintenance. Even succulents, air plants, and other plants that you may […]

In a recent article in the New York Times, longtime florist Jenny Rose Carey stated that when it comes to flowers, “September is the new […]

Some people keep a few houseplants at home just to add color or a bit of nature to the interior. But houseplants can have a […]

Whether you’ve planted your yard entirely with native grasses and other ground cover plants, or you’re maintaining a traditional turf lawn, there are certain types […]

Houseplants bring joy. They add a splash of life and color to any interior space, and with the right selection and care, they can thrive […]

In many types of landscape design, diversity is key. Decisions are made on the basis of creating areas of different heights, colors and textures. Cleft […]

You really can’t get on the internet without coming across lists of the top 17 or 25 mosquito repellent plants, or mosquito repellent plants that […]

When you notice unwanted grass living free in your flower beds, you might be tempted to spray some weed killer to treat the area. And […]

Whether you’re trying to bring some freshness with houseplants or spruce up your porch or patio, the planter you use can make all the difference. […]

The very idea that some naturally green-fingered people are better at growing plants than others makes me think that gardening is more about luck than […]

When it comes to caring for plants, the focus is on making sure they get enough sunlight and water. But even if this is the […]

When you’re working in your garden or yard, you’d expect to get a little dirty, given that you’re probably working with real dirt. You can […]

Wildflowers bring a lot of color to your garden, and there are more varieties than you might think. And besides being beautiful, wildflowers attract pollinators […]

With temperatures rising in many places, turf season has officially begun, and a fight looms ahead to keep the grass from turning brown in the […]

I used to laugh at my grandparents because they both hated squirrels so much that they went to comically great pains to keep them away […]

While fresh basil is now available in supermarkets all year round, it’s not the same as being able to go out into your backyard (or […]

Snakes often help control pests like mice in our gardens, but you probably don’t like the idea of ​​encountering a venomous snake in your yard […]

For those who love to cook, having your own herb garden is a game changer. Not only is it very convenient to have all these […]

While our elementary school science classes may have taught us the basics about seeds and how to plant them, if you started gardening as an […]

Planning your garden can be a daunting task when it comes to weighing both form and function, but you don’t have to choose between a […]

For those new to composting, figuring out what goes in and what goes in can be a daunting task. And if you’re into composting, chances […]