15 Garden Tasks To Do in May
We've made it to May, and the gardening season is underway! Is your yard ready for the season? Gardening expert Melissa Strauss has some tasks you should consider to get your space into tip-top growing condition.
How to Direct Sow Cucumbers in the Garden
Cucumber plants’ rapid growth and root sensitivity make them a great candidate for direct sowing. Join vegetable farmer Briana Yablonski to learn when and how to direct sow cucumber seeds in your garden.
19 Plants Voles Don’t Eat: Our Top Picks
Voles are troublesome rodents that eat tender crops, flowers, and herbs! They’re difficult to control once they’re present. Grow plants that they don’t like eating to prevent them from establishing in your yard. Seasoned grower Jerad Bryant shares 19 of the best ones to try.
15 Mother’s Day Gardening Gifts Your Mom Will Love
Do you know what your mom wants most for Mother's Day? If she loves to garden or hopes to get started, we have just the thing! Join Florida gardener Melissa Strauss for some perfect Mother's Day gift ideas for the special mamas in your life.
11 Plants Native to Mexico to Grow for Cinco de Mayo
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo by planting things in your garden that are native to Mexico! Join Florida gardener Melissa Strauss to take a look at some of the beautiful options.
15 Garden Plants You Almost Never Need to Water
As dry weather becomes more frequent and longer-lasting each summer, growing drought-tolerant plants is crucial in creating a durable, reliable, and low-maintenance garden. Try one of these garden plants that rarely need water; seasoned grower Jerad Bryant shares 15 of the best ones below.
How to Plant, Grow, and Care For ‘Jeana’ Garden Phlox
‘Jeana’ is the total package when it comes to perennials. This native cultivar has highly ornamental blooms that support pollinators and flowers for months. Superior disease resistance makes it a standout among more finicky varieties in the species. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores a new one to love among old garden favorites, ‘Jeana’ garden phlox.
13 Common Spring Weeds to Pull Before They Establish
Spring weeds sprout as the days lengthen and warm in late winter and early spring. Pull them now while they’re weak-rooted, and you’ll easily free the garden of weeds. Join native plant gardener Jerad Bryant in identifying and removing these 13 common spring weeds.
How to Create a Xeriscape Container Garden
Xeriscape container gardens bring all the rewards of a diverse display with the value of conserving water and resources. Less maintenance and daily watering mean more time to enjoy the show. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in exploring the components of a successful waterwise potted arrangement, adaptable to any scale.
19 Beautiful Nasturtium Varieties to Grow this Season
Nasturtiums are bright, beautiful, and useful, too! These beautiful flowering plants are a great addition to every home garden. Here are some of our favorite varieties to help you choose the perfect one (or two) for your space.
How Long Can You Leave Plants in the Nursery Pot?
Is your plant still living in its original container? It’s sometimes hard to know when to leave plants in their nursery pots and when to take them out. In this article, plant expert Matt Dursum explains when is the best time to ditch the nursery pot for a new container.
How to Start Your Own Pollinator Garden in Pots or Containers
Awakening bumblebee queens, emerging butterflies, migrating hummingbirds - these are all signs of spring signaling for us to create a potted pollinator garden in hospitality to the locals. Pollinators and beneficial insects enrich biodiversity, manage pests, and keep ornamentals and vegetables healthy and productive. Here, gardening expert Katherine Rowe outlines the essentials to create a buzzing pollinator container garden at any scale.