Latest articles by Mary Ellen Ellis
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Best Mulch For Roses: An Expert Guide To Choosing & Applying The Right Type
Give your roses the perfect foundation by choosing the best mulch to boost nutrients, retain moisture, and protect plants from weeds and frost.
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8 Flowering Shrubs You Must Prune Before Winter Ends For Maximum Blooms This Summer
Many summer-flowering shrubs should be trimmed before winter ends, so don’t wait. Get out there on a sunny day and prune your shrubs for more flowers and healthy growth in spring and summer.
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8 DIY Mini Greenhouse Ideas To Extend Your Growing Season On A Budget
There's no need to invest in an expensive greenhouse with these clever small-scale growing solutions you can build yourself.
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Container Color And Plants – Is The Color Of Plant Pots Important
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8 Enchanting Terrarium Plants That Flourish All Year Long
Have fun creating a unique terrarium – these show-stopping plants will thrive year-round and are well suited to growing under glass.
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Get Savvy About Spider Breeds: 8 Green, Variegated And Curly Types Of Spider Plants
You may think you know what a spider plant looks like – but there’s a lot more variety than you think! We present some spectacular and striking types of spider plants
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Hardscaping Ideas To Make A Garden Look Old: 5 Ways To Make Your Yard Look Centuries Older
There are a few ways to make a garden look lived in, but some planting ideas can take time – here, we round up key hardscaping ideas to make a garden look old
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Shade Tolerant Wildflowers – Growing Wildflowers In Shade
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Starting Seeds Indoors Made Easy: Plant Now For More Flowers And Better Crops
Begin your gardening journey for the season ahead by starting flower and vegetable seeds indoors. Plant early for the longest possible growing window.
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How To Protect Wood Floors From Potted Plants: Keep Floors And Other Wooden Surfaces Safe
We love having plants around us, but it’s important to take care of wooden surfaces. Here’s how to how to protect wood floors from potted plants, as well as tables and other surfaces
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How And When To Transplant Lilies, According To Experts
Lilies tend to naturalize in the garden and unlike some other bulb plants, they don't go dormant. Learn how to transplant and divide them.
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Keep Grocery Store Herbs Thriving Indoors For Months With These 3 Simple Tips
Enjoy fresh, aromatic harvests year-round by turning store-bought herbs into long-lasting indoor plants.
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Vermicomposting Guide: How To Make Amazing Organic Compost With Worms
Harnessing the power of worms is the secret to creating the most nutritious compost imaginable. Try vermicomposting to turn food waste into garden gold.
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Why Is Hellebore Changing Color: Hellebore Pink To Green Color Shift
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Don’t Know What To Do With Old Plant Pots? 5 Ways To Give Old Pots A New Lease Of Life
Mountains of empty pots clogging up your shed or greenhouse? These nifty creative and sustainable ideas on what to do with old plant pots can help you give yours fresh purpose in the garden…
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Growing A Pitcher Plant Indoors: Complete Care Guide
Clean up your room's environment growing a pitcher plant indoors as a houseplant! Learn the dos and don'ts.
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Ditch The Gym: 5 Gardening Activities That Give A Better Workout
Skip grueling workouts at the gym and get fit in your garden! These gardening activities will give you a better workout while growing something amazing.
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Plants To Propagate In Winter: 6 Of The Best Options For Cultivating Winter Cuttings
We usually associate propagation with spring, but there are a few plants you can grow from cuttings in cold months. We round up the best plants to propagate in winter
