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What Is An Extension Office? Access A Wealth Of Local Gardening KnowledgeLearn from true garden experts in your local community. These specialists can provide answers to even your toughest questions.
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What Is A Nectary? Where To Find Them And Why They Matter To WildlifeA nectary is a vital part of many flowering plants that attracts pollinators and benefits everybody.
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10 Perennials To Cut Back In August For A Late Flush Of FlowersTrim, chop, or deadhead these flowering perennial plants this month, and they will reward you with one last burst of color to take you to fall.
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Native Alternatives To Invasive Plants: 8 Safe Garden BeautiesThese beautiful native alternatives to invasive plants not only look better than non-native species but are better for your local ecosystem, too!
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Don’t Trim These Plants Before Fall: 7 Plants You Should Not Prune In SummerHigh summer is synonymous with deadheads and straggly growth, so it’s tempting to reach for the cutters. But here are the plants you should not prune in summer – and why
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Herbicide Carryover In Compost - Can Herbicide Stay In Hay?Understanding herbicide carryover in compost, manure, hay and other soil amendments is crucial, especially if gardening organically is important to you.
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Best Plants For Poor Soil – These 8 Plants Are Happy To Grow Anywhere!Some plants actually prefer soil that isn’t perfect, so don’t be discouraged - learn all about plants that grow in bad soil.
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Do Raised Garden Beds Need Drainage?Before building or buying garden beds, consider how raised garden bed drainage can make a difference for your soil and plants.
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A Wattle Fence Is The Nostalgic Touch Your Garden NeedsA homemade wattle fence makes a charming addition to a cottage garden or any yard. Learn how to build one from materials that are mostly free.
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Ruth Stout Method Of Low-Maintenance No-Till GardeningIf you’re a busy gardener, the Ruth Stout method will seriously trim back your work time. It's not flashy, but it's a highly effective way to no-till garden.
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Gorgeous Drought-Tolerant Container Plants For Full Sun And HeatWorried your pot-based annuals and perennials are going to feel the burn this summer? Try these drought-tolerant container plants for full sun and heat – and let the good times roll
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21 Plants That Like Heat And Full Sun For Summer GardensIf you live in a hot climate or have a hot area in your yard, plants that like full sun and heat are just waiting for you to discover them.
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Vinegar For Garden Use: Making Homemade Vinegar Rooting HormoneUsing apple cider vinegar as a rooting hormone is a safe and natural way to weaken the outer coating of seeds, making for faster germination.
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Digging Into Different No-Till Gardening Methods – Which One Is Right For You?No-till gardening methods are trending, and for good reasons. Do yourself and the Earth a favor by learning some easy alternatives to tilling garden soil.
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7 Planting Mistakes That Will Spoil Seedlings & Tender PlantsSeedlings and young plants need tender loving care when transplanting to the garden. Avoid these common errors to ensure healthy growth.
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No-Till Vegetable Gardening: The Easiest Way To Start A Vegetable GardenA no till vegetable garden seems too easy to be true, but it works. It’s an eco-friendly method that makes sense.
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Boost Your Wildlife Gardening Credentials With 8 Eco-Friendly CertificationsBe an Earth champion and check out some eco-friendly certifications for your yard, garden or property.
