11 Early-Producing Crops to Plant Outdoors in March
Do you want to enjoy garden-grown goodies ASAP? Then join farmer Briana Yablonski to discover early-producing crops to plant this March.
9 Best Peonies That Will Grow in the Shade
Many peonies soak up the sun to power their voluminous blooms, but they also enjoy a bit of afternoon shade protection in warm climates with intense sun. Some selections prefer even more shade. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores peonies that grow in the shade to bring the beloved blooms to our canopy edges.
11 Early-Blooming Peonies for Your Spring Garden
Early-blooming peonies bring us our fix of full petals and sweet fragrance before other varieties emerge. In a range of tones from soft to bold, the petaled bowls are irresistible. Even the single blooms are petal-packed, and with open centers, they welcome pollinators as a pollen and nectar source. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores top-performing, early-blooming peonies to herald warm weather.
How to Protect Your Fruit Trees From Late Frosts
Spring can bring unpredictable weather, with late frosts potentially destroying this year’s fruit crop. Thankfully, garden expert Logan Hailey has 6 helpful ways to protect your fruit trees from late frosts.
15 Best Peony Varieties for Cut Flowers
Are you wondering what gorgeous peonies you should plant for stunning cut flowers? Gardening expert Melissa Strauss has a list of the most wonderful peonies for the cutting garden!
How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Itoh Peonies
Itoh peonies are a hybrid between two top-performing species with drop-dead gorgeous blooms. They bring the best of common garden and tree peonies with fully-petaled globes on strong stems. Versatile across garden scales and growing zones, Itoh peonies are a special addition. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores the easy elegance of Itoh peonies and their exceptional landscape rewards.
11 Plants With Fuzzy Textures Your Kids Will Love
Exploring plants with kids is so much fun, especially when they can engage their senses! Mom of three and gardener Melissa Strauss shares some adorably fuzzy plants that kids will love to touch and explore.
How to Prepare Your Garden Bed for Growing Asparagus: 11 Pro Tips
Do you want to harvest bountiful asparagus spears in the spring? In this article, plant expert Matt Dursum offers pro tips to prepare your bed for growing asparagus.
21 Native Wildflowers for Michigan Gardens
Native Michigan wildflowers, including bladderwort and dwarf lake iris, make incredible additions to Michigan gardens. They produce mesmerizing blooms and require virtually no maintenance. In this article, plant expert Matt Dursum shows you the best native wildflowers to grow in your Michigan garden.
When and How to Start Cucumber Seeds Indoors
Starting cucumber seeds indoors isn’t necessary, but it lets you enjoy crispy cucumbers earlier in the year. Vegetable farmer Briana Yablonski shares when and how to sow these seeds indoors.
How to Plant, Grow, and Care For ‘Tête à Tête’ Daffodils
'Tête-à-Tête' daffodils bring a sunny welcome to spring. One of the earliest to flower, the award-winning dwarf cultivar is long-lived and easy care. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores the versatile bulbs with their golden-cupped blooms that make for easy planting and years of enjoyment.
How to Get Rid of Stubborn Ground Covers: 7 Tips and Tricks
Ground covers shouldn’t be invasive! If they are, it’s time to rip them out and plant ornamental or native substitutes in their place. Whether removing grass, invasive vines, or a cover you planted years ago, these tips and tricks from native plant gardener Jerad Bryant will help you clear your garden.