If you want to reuse your Halloween decor but are hesitant about the potential chemicals, weeds, or pathogens in straw bales, former organic farmer Logan Hailey has quick tips for deciphering between hay and straw bales, plus a guide to safely using straw bales without risking herbicide contamination.
Some seeds need cold stratification before they germinate. How does it work, exactly? Gardening expert Kaleigh Brillon will show you how it’s done in this article.
Whether you’re putting a new shrub in the ground or moving a root division, transplanting can be a stressful process for plants and humans. Gardening expert and former organic farmer Logan Hailey provides game-changing insights on preventing transplant shock in perennial plants.
Before you toss your carved pumpkins in the trash, consider these clever, eco-friendly ways to eat, repurpose, or decompose your Halloween decor after the spooky season ends.
Artichokes grow beautiful flowers and make delicious dips. In this article, gardening expert Kaleigh Brillon goes over 15 companion plants that grow well with artichokes.
Are you fed up with lawn maintenance and hoping to find a better option? There are a lot of reasons you should consider converting your lawn into something else. In this article, gardening enthusiast Liessa Bowen discusses 13 reasons to grow something other than grass.
Have you ever wondered why you should thin your seedlings and what the best way is to do so? Which crops need to be thinned? Join gardening expert and organic farmer Jenna Rich as she goes through the hows, whens, and whys of thinning seedlings for healthy plants.
Sensational, viral hacks have entered into the garden world. But do they actually work? In this article, master gardener Laura Elsner will walk you through some viral gardening hacks and decide if they are worth trying or not.
Are you burnt out with your grassy lawn and ready to try something else? There are plenty of beautiful, interesting, and beneficial alternatives to a turfgrass lawn. In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen explores the wonderful world of gardening beyond grass.
Do you enjoy bird watching, bird feeding, or simply knowing that birds enjoy your garden? There are many ways that gardeners can create a bird-friendly landscape. In this article, gardening and wildlife expert Liessa Bowen offers 17 tips to create your own bird-friendly garden.
Are you interested in growing your own sprouts at home? It's easy to do if you have the right equipment. In this article, gardening expert and first-time sprout grower Jill Drago will walk you through how to use a seed sprouter at home.
Have you experienced difficulty in the past getting certain seeds to germinate? They might need cold stratification. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss talks about some common plants that require cold stratification for germination.