The Low-Hassle Compost Method for Lazy Gardeners
Composting doesn’t need to be complicated! There are many different ways to recycle garden debris and kitchen scraps. Try this low-hassle compost method from certified lazy gardener Jerad Bryant.
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When Perennials Look Terrible in August (and What to Do About it)
The late summer garden rides the waves of seasonal weather fluctuations. Our hardworking perennials may look less than ideal this time of year, on pause until fall’s cooling conditions or winding down for the season. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores ways to revive end-of-season perennials for a boost heading into the cool season.
How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Pink Mulla Mulla
If you’re looking for a unique annual that thrives amid dry and hot conditions, check out pink mulla mulla. Farmer Briana Yablonski shares how to care for this Australian native so it fills your garden with silvery pink blooms.
What You Can Plant Now to Wake Up a Tired, Dry Garden
By late summer, our star performers have expended a lot of energy growing, blooming, and producing, and may look a bit weary. Coupled with fluctuating weather like high heat and dry spells, the garden benefits from a refresh. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores easy selections to plant now to revive the late-season garden.
How To Prevent Pests in Your Compost Pile
Compost piles should be full of bugs! Composting relies on fly larvae, worms, and microbes that convert decaying organic matter into humus. Other pests, like raccoons and rats, are not good for compost. Join longtime composter Jerad Bryant and learn how to prevent these critters from raiding your piles.
Don’t Waste Your Time on These Fertilizer DIY Myths
DIY fertilizer ideas sound great, in theory. But do any of them actually work? There are certainly some that do, but some simply don't work as advertised. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss explores some common myths and why they will or won't work.
Don’t Plant These 9 Flowers if You Have Allergies
With millions of allergy sufferers worldwide, not inviting the most allergy-inducing plants in our immediate environment may increase our outdoor enjoyment. Flowers that produce a high amount of wind-dispersed pollen can incite our allergic response. High fragrance, too, brings a reaction for some. To minimize the big world of allergens, gardening expert Katheirne Rowe explores flowers to skip in the home garden for those with sensitivities.
Cat Poop in the Garden Beds: What to Do
Cat poop is the last thing you want to see next to your plants! It’s yucky near your crops, and it’s best not to grow vegetables where there’s lots of it. Cat lover and backyard gardener Jerad Bryant shares how to both handle and prevent cat poop in the garden beds.
Good and Bad Spiders in the Garden: What You Should Know
Spotting a spider in your garden can be a frightening or exciting experience, depending on how you feel about these arachnids. Regardless of your feelings, knowing the difference between good and bad garden spiders is key. Join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn about common garden spiders and how they benefit your plants.
15 Container Plants For a Lush, Jungle-like Patio
We can't all be lucky enough to live in the tropics, but you can create your own lush tropical paradise on your own patio. Florida gardener Melissa Strauss shares 15 stunning tropicals that grow well in containers, to give your patio a tropical makeover.
15 Gorgeous Flowering Desert Plants
Desert gardens are dynamic, brimming with diversity of forms, textures, colors, and blooms. Relish the life of the desert landscape with head-turning flowering plants and floral displays with garden expert Katheirne Rowe.
Protecting Your Crops from the Most Damaging Garden Pests
Pests aren’t just insects like aphids and thrips; they’re also animals like deer, rats, and birds. Many critters will try to eat your fruits and veggies before the season is over! Protecting your crops is crucial if you plan on harvesting them successfully.