Are you itching to get those seeds planted for an early spring start? Winter sowing is a great way to make sure you maximize the growing season for the best and longest harvest. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss goes over the right time to do your winter sowing according to your climate.
Houseplants collecting dust is a good thing! It means your plants are healthy specimens that hold onto their leaves for a long time, though they may require dustings throughout the year to grow their best. Houseplant collector Jerad Bryant shares these 13 species that often collect dust indoors.
Did you miss out on growing your dream garden last year? Don’t sweat it! A new year means new growth for us and our plants. In this article, we’re going over the gardening resolutions we’re making this January to help inspire you.
Before tossing that Christmas tree, consider that the beautiful evergreen’s work isn’t over yet. Reuse your Christmas tree in the garden to put its natural gifts to good use. Explore purposeful ways to use Christmas trees after the holiday with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.
Get a jump on your gardening season by starting seeds in January! Farmer Briana Yablonski shares 11 seeds you can plant in the New Year.
There isn’t much to do during the winter, as most plants and animals rest during the cool months. Take on these few preparatory tasks now to grow a greener lawn in the spring. Join former landscaper Jerad Bryant as we delve into seven winter tasks that ensure a healthy spring lawn.
Dealing with moles can be a major hassle. Fortunately, there are some great plants that are reputed to deter these small but destructive mammals. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares some plants that are said to repel those tunneling terrors out of your yard.
As fall and winter descend and deciduous trees lose their leaves, you’ll see interesting structures in their branches. Clumps of leaves, branches, and moss may look like birds’ nests, but they’re not! Discover which furry creature makes these unique arrangements, and why they do so.
Water features like ponds add an extra layer of interest to backyards and allow you to grow unique aquatic plants. However, garden ponds also require specific winter care. Join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn how to prepare your pond for the cold days ahead.
Fresh greenery invigorates the senses on winter days and nights and unites us in shared experiences of the season. Harvesting our own is sustainable and rewarding, and even the simplest branching brings a touch of natural elegance to the doorway or interior. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in a look at favorite evergreens for versatile displays in the garden and during the holidays.
While next year’s gardening season may seem ages away, it will be here before you know it. So, get a jump on your garden by ordering seeds in December. Farmer Briana Yablosnki shares five benefits of ordering seeds early.
If you’re wondering what to sow in December, take note of seeds with long germination times. Since these seeds take multiple weeks to germinate, planting them in December allows you to end up with healthy transplants by the time planting season arrives. Farmer Briana Yablonski shares vegetables, flowers, and herbs that you can plant in December.