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The moon, as an ancient timekeeper and astronomical force, has a bearing on plant vigor for those attuned to lunar gardening. Gardening with the moon phases is about harnessing the physical effects of lunar activity on water draw and gravitational pull. Timing the phases with planting and harvesting yields the juiciest crops and the most robust roots. Here, we explore the historic method and how to try moon gardening in our own landscapes to measure results.
Hydrangea trees stand out from the crowd of shrubs in the home garden. They’re tall, stately, and impressive! Train one yourself, or find one ready-made at your local nursery. Former nurseryman Jerad Bryant shares how to plant, grow, and care for hydrangea trees throughout the year.
Square foot gardening promises maximum harvests from minimal space, but common mistakes can sabotage your yields. These errors range from soil issues to spacing problems, and fixing them makes the difference between disappointing crops and genuinely productive beds.
We love snapdragons for the cutting garden, flower beds, containers, and more. These fun and frilly flowers are stars of the cool season. Join cut flower gardener Melissa Strauss to look at some stunning varieties of delightful snapdragons.
When it comes to beautiful form, stunning seasonal color, and ornamental value, it doesn't get much better than a Japanese Maple. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to look at some classic varieties as well as some more surprising and unconventional varieties to plant in October.
Young or old, there’s simple pleasure in finding and carving a good pumpkin. The quintessential fall vegetables delight with their glowing faces and artful themes, and are perfect in the kitchen for tasty pies, soups, breads, and roasted seeds. To grow our own chunky jack o’lanterns, we’ve got the lineup of the best pumpkin varieties for carving, big and small, to fit a range of growing spaces.
The arrival of cold weather makes many people think that it’s time to throw in the towel on the garden, but this isn’t always true. Farmer Briana Yablonski shares information and practices that can help you extend the gardening season past your first frost.
Whether you’ve got new blooms in spring or old ones in the fall, some light trimming keeps your hydrangea shrubs vigorous and productive. Learn how and when to trim the dry and brown flowers alongside seasoned landscaper Jerad Bryant.
The best grasses offer multiple seasons of ornamental and ecological value, even into winter. Knowing when and how to cut back cool and warm season types lends seasons of robust growth. Garden expert Katherine Rowe outlines when to cut back ornamental grasses for lasting texture and movement in the landscape.
The autumn garden is the perfect place to lean into the spooky vibes surrounding Halloween. From subtle touches to not-so-subtle plantings, there are lots of things you can do to achieve an eerie aesthetic. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss for easy ways to make a creepy impression in the garden.
If we all grew a tomato plant or two, we’d all have more homegrown tomatoes to enjoy! Although conditions in cities can be challenging for cultivation, there are ways to grow delicious vegetables and sweet fruits. Learn how to grow crops in the city with these urban agriculture techniques from backyard gardener Jerad Bryant.
Fall is the best season to plant tulips. The bulbs will grow roots and establish themselves so they can brave the oncoming winter. Learn how to plant your tulips with this ultimate guide from backyard bulb grower Jerad Bryant.