You might be wondering why where you plant trees for climate change is so important. After all, aren’t all trees helpful for the environment? The truth is much more complicated and interesting. Recent groundbreaking study …
Oh, Calatheas. These beautiful plants are both a joy and a bit of a riddle, and I’ve discovered this in more than 15 years of gardening. I recall the day my Calathea orbifolia decided to …
Sowing forget-me-nots is one of the simplest and most satisfying things you can do in the garden. It’s great for novices and a tried-and-true favorite for experienced gardeners. There is no sophisticated or hard-to-find secret …
It’s really easy to take care of forget-me-nots, but the key to success is understanding exactly what type you’re growing and accepting their lively temperament. These pretty blue flowers are known for two things: their …
You bought a beautiful Dianthus because you like the way it looked and smelled like cloves. It blossomed its heart out for a month, filling the air with a sweet smell that promised a glorious …
When you walk into a garden store, you’ll see a lot of purple. The smell will make you feel tranquil, and the hue will remind you of hillsides bathed in sunlight. But if you examine …
To really get to know lavender, you have to go back in time and space to the Mediterranean’s sun-baked hills and rough coasts. A lot of the time, when we say a plant is “from …
Hello, fellow gardener! You know there’s something unique about lavender if you’ve ever been amazed by a field of it or just loved one plant on your patio. From its famous purple colors to its …
The real reason your surfinias stopped blooming and how to fix it You already know the story. In May, you bring home a beautiful hanging basket of petunias or surfinias. It’s a gorgeous, colorful ball …
The Most Important Rule for Hardy Container Gardening That No One Tells You Many gardeners know the subtle irritation that comes with it. You buy a gorgeous perennial, such a lavender, a coneflower, or a …
The soil is the key to getting sweet, straight carrots. Every gardener has a dream of the ideal harvest. For a lot of people, that image is of taking a perfect carrot out of the …
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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, …