The Golden Rule: It Depends on Where You Live Putting an apple tree in the ground is a leap of faith and a long-term investment. You’re not just planting for this season; you’re planting for …
Every balcony and container gardener understands this feeling: you buy lovely geraniums (Pelargoniums) with dreams of colorful blooms streaming down, but you end up with a pot of lush green foliage and very few blossoms. …
For years, gardeners have put bright marigolds in the corners of their vegetable patches because they know they will help their plants grow. But this little flower is much more than just a gorgeous face. …
The Autumn Garden’s Hardiest-Working Plant The garden undergoes a subtle change as the long, scorching summer days come to an end. A more subdued beauty emerges when the vivid peak starts to fade. When many …
Every garden has one of those hard-to-reach shaded spots where the grass is thin and patchy and other flowers have a hard time growing and fading. It could be the long, dark strip on the …
More Than You Think, Why Your Garden Needs Coneflowers Think of a flower that doesn’t ask for much but delivers a lot: bright color from the dog days of summer till the first hint of …
You probably want more of your Calathea’s beautiful leaves in your life if you adore it. But before we get our tools, we need to know one important thing about these beautiful plants: the only …
TL;DR (Too Long; Didn’t Read) The Allure of Soilless Calathea The subject that both novice and veteran plant owners are interested in is: can the beautiful and notoriously picky Calathea really flourish in water? You …
Lilac’s smell is a strong way to travel through time. A single breath can take you to a grandparent’s garden, your childhood home, or a country road you haven’t been on in years. But for …
You’re not the only one who loves the idea of roses but hates the reality. For a long time, the word “rose” has meant high-maintenance gardening, which is only for people who are really dedicated. …
It might be distressing to see your gorgeous Calathea, a plant with stunning, prayer-like leaves, start to wilt and die. You can sense a rush of terror, but the most crucial thing to do first …
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Basic Garden Planning: Layout and Design for Beginners Looking out into an empty backyard can be absolutely horrible as well as exciting. It is a …
Are you gazing at a stretch of barren ground where you want for a rich, green lawn or a patchwork, depressed-looking yard? I see it …
(even if you have never gardened before) Have you ever stood in the produce section staring at a depressed-looking tomato and wondered, “I wish I …
Picture this: you’re standing in your backyard, coffee in hand, surveying that perpetually soggy patch near the downspout where nothing seems to grow except weeds …
Spend a time visualizing your patio, balcony, or small sunny area by front door. Imagine then a lovely tree standing there. Imagine its graceful branches …
A summer garden offers a particular type of charm. Warm dirt on your hands, the hum of contented bees, and the promise of fresh, sun-ripened …
Having a big lawn causes a certain kind of sticker shock. It occurs in the home improvement store’s fertilizing section. You stand there staring at …
You accomplished exactly what was needed. You bought the lovely pot, the elegant bag of soil, the ideal small plant from the nursery. You gave …
Oh, the charming conundrum! Whether you’re a seasoned master trying to expand your green kingdom or you’re just dipping your toes into the amazing world …
Every beautiful garden begins as a dream. You see what I mean, not exactly? Tubs of luscious red tomatoes, armloads of vivid zinnias, and crisp, …