Gardening Tips & Information
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4 Reasons You Should Never Leave Water in Your Watering Can – Plus, How to Treat Yours Right
A watering can is so much a part of your garden, it’s easy to forget you need to take care of it. Here’s why you shouldn’t leave water in a watering can
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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8 Of The Best Thriller Plants for Fall Containers – Revamp A Classic Planting Recipe With These Seasonal Showstoppers For Autumn
If you want to create dazzling autumn containers, the ‘thriller filler spiller’ combo is a great recipe for success. Here are the best thriller plants for fall pots and planters
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Grow These 6 Fragrant Native Plants for Low Maintenance, Pollinator Friendly Flowers and Shrubs to Fill Your Garden with Scent
Support your local ecosystem and simplify your growing with these 6 fragrant native plants – ideal for a thriving pollinator friendly garden that is filled with aromatic bliss
By Teo Spengler
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Start Planning Your Spring Bulb Order Now – 9 Pre-Season Secrets To Help You Get Ahead On Next Year’s Blooms
As summer draws to a close, why not take advantage of the quieter gardening days to plan next year’s spring dazzlers? Follow these tips to make the ultimate spring bulb garden plan
By Tyler Schuster
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“Yes, I Turned My Rocky Soil Into A Lush Plant Paradise! Here's How You Can Do The Same” – Expert Reveals 4 Ground-Breaking Tricks
If you have issues growing in rocky soil, all is not lost – there are things you can do to cultivate your own gorgeous green nirvana, as our gardening expert reveals
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Grow These 9 Plants Near Your Bird Bath – For Year Round Color & Support for Birdy Friends
You can greatly increase the chances of enjoying birdy activity in your garden by planting the right flowers, plants and shrubs – here are 9 key bird bath plants to grow
By Janey Goulding
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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
By Ciéra Cree
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“I Filled My Yard With Free Succulents… Here’s How You Can, Too” – Professional Gardener Reveals Her Succulent Secret!
Succulents can be expensive, so why not grow some you haven’t had to pay for? We reveal one simple secret for creating a backyard filled with free succulents
By Teo Spengler
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Do You Know How To Propagate Strawberries The Right Way? We Reveal 3 Foolproof Ways To Grow Lots More Fruity Treats Cheaply!
Reached the end of your strawberry harvests & itching to kickstart your next crop? If you’re wondering how to propagate strawberries, here are 3 ways to more juicy fruit
By Susan Albert
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Plant These 8 Flowers In August For Dazzling Displays Of Late Summer & Fall Color
You might not think there are any flowers to plant in August that could bloom this year, but think again! Sow these 8 gorgeous ornamentals for late season splendor
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Stop Using Vinegar On Your Weeds – This Brilliant Household Item Works Even Better
Struggling to get rid of weeds with vinegar or baking soda? Try this toolbox staple for eradicating larger and established weeds, and tackling longer, pernicious root systems
By Janey Goulding
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Confused About What To Do With Dahlias After Flowering? 4 Steps To Safeguard Your Summer Displays & Prep For Next Year’s Blooms
While many dahlia varieties will bloom well into the fall, yours may have started slowing. Here’s what to do with dahlias after flowering to keep your tender perennials at their best
By Tonya Barnett
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How To Use Neem Oil On Plants: 3 Great Uses As A Garden Buddy, Plant Rescue & Pest Blaster – Why Neem Work Makes The Dream Work!
Ever heard of neem’s magic powers and wondered how it can help you in the garden? Here’s how to use neem oil on plants and how to get the best from neem to tackle pests
By Janey Goulding
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How To Prune Orchids The Right Way: Reinvigorate Key Orchid Species For Better Blooms And Happier Plants
While it’s important to prune regularly to keep plants looking and feeling their best, it’s not always clear how to prune orchids. Here’s our guide to making those essential cuts
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Want To Bring The Cottagecore Aesthetic To Life In Your Garden? Try These 9 Cottagecore Garden Plant Ideas For Dynamic & Ethereal Displays
Wondering how to capture the cottagecore aesthetic and overwhelmed by options? Try these elegant, dynamic and reliable plants to grow a sustainable trad trend
By Tonya Barnett
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Transplanting Dahlias Started In Pots: Planting Out Dahlias Started From Seed & Cuttings
Dahlias aren’t that complicated to relocate in the ground outside, even if started from seed or potted seedlings or cuttings. Here’s how easy transplanting dahlias can be
By Susan Albert
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I’ve Been A Professional Gardener For Over 30 Years And These Are The 8 Must-Have Outdoor Annual Plants I Believe Every Garden Needs
Filling a garden with annuals is a pleasure that is constantly evolving and full of surprises – but there are some outdoor annual plants every garden should have, every year
By Amy Grant