Gardening

All about gardening - we have many in-depth guides about edibles, ornamentals, houseplants, and much more. We provide answers for your garden issues!

A shot of a composition of leaves and flowers that showcase growing alfalfa

Herbs

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Alfalfa

A stand of growing alfalfa can be a future-rich nutrient for the soil or fodder for local livestock. It also makes an excellent addition to salads. Kendra Meador explains how to grow alfalfa yourself.

An overhead shot of a developing shiso plant

Herbs

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Shiso

Shiso, sometimes called the beefsteak plant, is a common seasoning in Asian cuisine. As a member of the mint family, it grows similarly. Kaleigh Brillon explores this species, how to grow and use it.

A shot of spiky fruits and branches of the durian tree

Trees

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Durian Tree

The durian tree produces giant, spiky fruits that have a distinctive, pungent aroma and are popular throughout Asia. This large tree can also be grown in the US in certain climates. Sarah Jay shares care tips.

A person wearing blue gloves using pruning shears to harvest lovage plant from a healthy green bush

Herbs

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Lovage

Lovage is an incredible herb with loads of uses in the home and the kitchen. Every part of the lovage plant is edible, so why isn't it more popular? Ann McCarron explains how to grow this lovely herb in your garden and how to use it.

Palm Tree in Texas Yard

Trees

Texas Palm Trees: 11 Types of Palms That Grow Well in Texas

Thinking of planting some palm trees in your Texas home or garden but aren't sure which variety is the best to choose from? Texas can be tricky due to the varying climates within the state. But there are many palm trees well suited for the highly variable climate. Let's take a look at our favorite palms for Texas yards and garden spaces.

Dyed Blue Orchid Flowers

Flowers

Blue Orchids: Are They Real Flowers? Do They Exist Naturally?

Many gardeners look for that single flower that will set their garden apart from others. For some people, that's finding a flower of a unique color. Few flowers are more beautiful than orchids, and blue flowers are some of the most sought after. So what about blue orchids? Are these flowers actually real? Do they exist without being modified? Gardening expert Madison Moulton gets down to the nitty gritty details in this article.

Bundles of curing garlic being hung from somewhere high up with a wooden wall in the background placed somewhere with light

Vegetables

How to Cure Garlic For Long-Term Storage

Curing garlic is an essential element of the harvesting process. It extends the shelf life of your harvest, ensuring you can enjoy them for months to come. In this guide, Sarah Jay explores all methods used to cure hardneck and softneck varieties!