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6 Container Gardening Habits You Need to Ditch! If These Potting Problems Apply to You, it’s Time to Make Amends
Are you guilty of any of these bad container gardening habits? Learn how to break them so you can have the best containers year after year.
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This Unlikely Kitchen Scrap Repels Slugs & Fertilizes Soil – Toss it into Your Garden Instead of the Trash
You probably throw away this one item that can repel pests and improve soil every morning. Here's why you should toss it into your garden instead of the trash.
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Gardeners Beware: These 6 Plants Attract Japanese Beetles – Plus Gorgeous Alternatives to Use Instead
You might be unwittingly attracting Japanese beetles to your garden if you have these plants. Learn how to battle beetles and plant a beetle-proof garden.
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How Big Does a Hydrangea Get? 9 Lovely Large & Small Varieties That Will Fit Perfectly Into Any Landscape
Thinking of planting a new shrub, but wondering how big that hydrangea will get? Here's what you need to know, plus some of the best big and small varieties.
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How to Prevent a Yellowjacket Nest in the Ground: Gardening Expert Shares His Best Tips to Keep Wasps Away
Finding a yellowjacket nest in the ground can send anyone into a panic, but have no fear! Learn some simple ways to keep yellowjackets from taking up residence.
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As a Chef and Gardener, I Swear By These Beautiful (and Delicious) Plants That Satisfy Both Passions
Trained chef and gardening writer Amy Grant redesigned her garden with edible landscaping plants, complemented by classic perennials and quick-win annuals.
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8 Plants for Late Summer Containers That Still Look Amazing Through Fall – Transition Your Pots in Style for Long-Lasting Color
The cooler months are just around the corner, but if you grow these late summer flowers for pots, your container displays will hold their own and look amazing well into fall
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Tomatoes Not Turning Red? Try These 3 Farmer’s Ripening Tricks for Fast Sun-Kissed Flavor
If your tomatoes still aren't ripening, then it's time to act. Take inspiration from old-school farming techniques to speed things up.
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Go Gaga for Pawpaws at These 5 Pawpaw Festivals This Fall – Find Out When & Where You Can Feast on This Unique Native Fruit
Add these pawpaw festivals to your fall itinerary for a truly unique and delicious trip! Find out where and when you can try tasty pawpaw dishes and activities.
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9 Must-Do Garden Tasks You Need to Tick Off Before August Ends – Make Sure You Tackle These Jobs Before Summer’s Up!
Flowers and crops may reach their peak in high summer, but there are plenty of cultivation tasks that demand attention. Make sure you sort these August gardening jobs
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Blue Wood Aster: A Complete Guide To This Native Perennial That Brings Late Summer Gardens to Life
Blue wood aster adds delicate little touches of purple and blue to your garden. Plant this native flower to help your local pollinators, too.
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4 Pest and Disease-Resistant Hydrangeas for a Worry-Free Landscape That Wows Year After Year
Our resident hydrangea expert recommends the best varieties for a pest and disease-free garden. Grow these 4 hydrangeas for a truly low-maintenance landscape.
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Wasps Get Dangerous in Early Fall – These 7 Plants That Repel Wasps Naturally Will Make Your Yard Safer
Try these plants that repel wasps in your yard and container garden this summer and fall to keep dangerous wasps away from your outdoor gatherings.
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8 Beautiful Front Yard Fence Ideas to Set Your House Apart and Add Major Curb Appeal
Your front yard fence sets the tone for what lies beyond, so make the right choice with a timeless design that complements your home and garden.
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Your Bird Feeder Could Be Attracting Rats – Keep Them Out of Your Yard With These Clever Tips
Rodents can be attracted to bird feeders, but you don't have to put up with it. Learn how to keep rats away from your backyard bird oasis.
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7 Stunning Summer Flowers You Never Need to Deadhead – These Easy-Care Bloomers Stay Fresh and Fabulous All Season
As well as being glorious ornamentals, these are 7 stunning summer flowers you never need to deadhead – for low maintenance loveliness all season long
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Can Planting Salvia With Roses Prevent Black Spot? This Natural (and Beautiful) Trick Could Be the Secret to Healthier Roses
Black spot on roses is a common problem, but there's a surprising cure for this issue: underplanting with salvia. Let's take a look at how it works.
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Grow These 14 Late Summer Flowers for Show-Stopping Blooms Now All the Way Through Fall
A flower expert shares which late summer flowers will make your garden shine all the way into fall! Grow these 14 varieties for beautiful blooms all season.
