Latest articles by Amy Grant
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10 Best Apartment Plants To Turn Your Small Space Into An Oasis
The best apartment plants can lend an ambience of the tropics, brighten up a space, or add a touch of drama, and turn an apartment into a relaxing oasis.
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8 Unusual Flowers To Grow In Your Cutting Garden
Are you bored of traditional roses and peonies in your flower arrangements? Look beyond the obvious and plant these showstopping blooms in your cutting garden.
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Pruning Dogwood Trees So They Look Their Best – How & When To Do It
They are such a treasure, it’s important to know the how and when particulars about pruning dogwood trees.
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Calathea Zebrina Complete Care And Growing Guide
Attractively exotic, calathea zebrina will add some tropical flair and interest to your houseplant collection.
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Guide To Seeding Carrots: How To Give Carrots A Strong Start
Seeding carrots can be fun, since they are so small. A great way to plant carrot seeds is to enclose them in homemade seed tape. Learn how to do it.
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5 Hard-To-Kill Orchids That Anyone Can Grow
Orchids may seem like mysterious, advanced houseplants, but don't be deterred – these easy-care varieties will suit growers of all skill levels.
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10 Hot Weather Vegetables That Thrive In Sweltering Summer Heat
These hot weather vegetables, fruits, and flowers can handle the heat! A Georgia Master Gardener shares his top picks for hot and humid summer gardens.
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Front Yard Herb Garden Ideas To Spice Up Your Landscape
Use your imagination and plant a lovely front yard herb garden. You’ll love the convenience, the fragrance and the beauty, and pollinators will appreciate it.
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8 Long-Lasting Cut Flowers You Can Grow In The Garden
What could be more rewarding than growing a cutting garden filled with beautiful flowers? To get maximum enjoyment from your blooms, however, it's important to choose varieties with a long vase life. We reveal the loveliest varieties that will endure in cut flower arrangements for up to two weeks.
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Planting For Chickens: Why You Should Plant A Chicken Garden
If you’ve never considered planting for chickens, this is your chance to enjoy their joyful benefits. We show you how to make an easy chicken garden
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Basil Temperature Tolerance - What Temperature Is Too Cold?
We love this herb, but basil’s temperature tolerance isn’t strong. It dislikes the cold and doesn’t like too much heat. The lack of basil’s cold tolerance is challenging, but worth it.
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Ivy Gourd Plant Info – Can You Grow A Scarlet Ivy Gourd Vine
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Best Black Tomatoes – Dark And Delicious Varieties To Try
Black tomatoes aren’t exactly black, but they’re dark and full of nutrients not found in regular tomatoes.
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Wild Lettuce Weeds: Tips For Controlling Prickly Lettuce
Wild lettuce weeds are unrelated to lettuce. So what is wild lettuce and how can you get rid of wild prickly lettuce?
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Killing Vines In Hedges: How To Get Rid Of Vines In Hedges
Vines can be great in the garden but they can be a nuisance too. Remove those stubborn weedy vines within your hedges.
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Sustainable Seed Starting Tips: 10 Easy, Eco-Friendly Ideas
Sustainable seed starting is just one way to be a good Earth citizen. Saving seeds and practicing eco-friendly seed starting is easy and fun.
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Managing Japanese Spirea – How To Control Japanese Spirea Plants
A small, pretty shrub, Japanese spirea has become naturalized throughout parts of the U.S. and may be invasive in some areas.
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5 Red Leaf Lettuce Varieties To Spice Up Your Garden Greens
Red leaf lettuce is not only tasty, but it is a beautiful addition to your salad. Before you plant one, learn which red lettuce varieties are healthier, crunchier, and tastier.
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Why Is Biodiversity Important For Gardeners?
Why practice biodiversity in your garden? Learn why it’s important and how to encourage a healthy ecosystem at home.
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Basil Flowers: To Pinch Or Not To Pinch?
Basil flowers are delightful in salads and for tea, but plucking them also benefits the growth and aroma of the green leaves that are so tasty in cooking.
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Spring Garden Checklist - Must-Do Garden Tasks For Spring
Spring is a busy time in the garden. But what should you do first? Here are the top tasks for your spring garden checklist.
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Colorful Vegetables For A Gorgeous Edible Garden
Colorful vegetables aren't just beautiful - they're often healthier. Try growing these vivid varieties.
