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What to Do with Your Magnolia Tree in May – 6 Easy Ways to Get Even More Flowers Next YearReady for a healthier, flower-heavy tree? Master these essential spring tasks that protect shallow roots and keep your magnolia vibrant all season long.
By Tyler Schuster
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5 Best Roses for Cutting Gardens – for Long-Lasting Blooms That Look Equally Beautiful in Bouquets and Garden BedsLong stems, cut blooms that last for weeks in a vase, and intoxicating fragrance... You can't beat these five gorgeous types of roses for cutting gardens.
By Teo Spengler
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Bird Wars! Why Backyard Birds Don’t Always Get Along (Plus, 5 Easy Ways You Can Help to Keep the Peace)Spring is a time when yards are filled with bird chatter, but it’s not all good natured banter. This can also be a time for spats, so it helps to know how to referee the avian conflicts. Here’s what to do when the feathers fly…
By Janey Goulding
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Meet Your Birth Month Wildflower – and the Meaning Behind All 12 Beautiful BloomsFrom woodland trilliums to vibrant butterfly milkweed, your birth month wildflower might reveal more about you than you think...
By Kayleigh Dray
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10 Simple Ways to Turn Your Patio Into an Outside Living Room This Summer, if You Want a Stylish Yard Without Spending a FortuneYou don’t have to blow the budget to have a fabulous garden – all these easy DIY ideas bring effortless interior style to your outdoor space.
By Emma Kendell
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Not Tomato Cages, Not Stakes: These 3 Modular Systems Are What You Should Be Using to Support Your Tomato PlantsDon't let rusted, broken tomato cages or flimsy stakes jeopardize your harvest. Better supports mean healthier plants and tastier tomatoes.
By Kathleen Walters
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Dahlia Fertilizer Guide: How to Get a Summer of Massive BloomsUse the right fertilizer at the right time and your dahlias will reward you with the biggest blooms you've seen yet.
By Tyler Schuster
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Plant Theater: The Gardening Trend Turning Houseplants Into Center StageLearn how to build a beautiful plant theater with tiered displays, styling tips, and expert advice to turn your houseplants into a dramatic focal point.
By Sarah Veldman
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Lawn Care 101: Everything You Need to Know to Grow Lush, Vibrant GrassWant the greenest grass on the block? This lawn care guide has everything from seeding to dethatching. It's your one-stop-shop for thick grass that's oh-so-walkable.
By Teo Spengler
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What You Do to Azaleas in May Can Make or Break Next Year's Blooms – 5 Tasks You Must Do Now Before SummerIf you don't do anything else in your garden this month, make sure you complete these tasks to ensure your azaleas bloom beautifully again next spring.
By Teo Spengler
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5 Tough Perennials That Thrive in Dry, Forgotten Corners of the Yard and Add Effortless Pops of ColorHaving a fabulous garden doesn't mean you have to bend over backwards and baby your plants. Try some super tough perennials that won't mind being left alone.
By Teo Spengler
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7 Front Yard Plants That Say More About You Than You Think – Here’s What You Need To KnowYes, your front yard tells your neighbors a lot more about you than you might realize (and it’s all in what you plant).
By Kayleigh Dray
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13 Perennial Vegetables You Only Have to Plant Once – But Can Pick Again and Again for Years of Delicious HarvestsPerennial vegetables are the ultimate low-maintenance gardening win. You only have to plant them once, but will yield years of harvests.
By Amy Grant
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Some Houseplants Look Better on Your Walls Than the Floor – Plus, These 6 Wall Mounts Help You Grow More in Small SpacesIf your tabletops are overflowing with greenery, it's time to look up and think creatively with your walls. These genius wall-mounted picks let you grow your collection without crowding your apartment floors
By Janey Goulding
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Why Fertilizer Is Suddenly So Expensive – and How Gardeners Are Feeding Plants for LessRising fertilizer costs are pushing gardeners to rethink how they feed plants, and these low-waste alternatives are far better value in the long run.
By Sarah Veldman
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7 Plants to Propagate From Cuttings in May to Expand Your Garden Fast & for FreeMay is one of the best times to propagate cuttings and these plants are especially easy to start now. Follow my top tips for quick propagation.
By Tyler Schuster
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What to Do with Fiddle Leaf Figs in May – 3 Ways to Rejuvenate Your Plant for Lush Growth and Glossy LeavesIf you want your fiddle leaf fig to push out massive, glossy new leaves instead of dropping them, these easy care spring tasks are your fast track to healthy, glossy new growth
By Janey Goulding
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Don’t Plant Dahlias Before You’ve Made This One Vital Check!Make sure your tubers are good to grow with a quick and simple test, so you don't waste time and garden space.
By Emma Kendell

