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An Old Gardening Legend Says Rusty Water Revives Sickly Hydrangeas and Azaleas – But I've Found Something that Works Much Faster to Reinvigorate Your Blooming FavoritesHydrangea leaves looking yellow? Some folks think rusty nails or rusty water can save sick hydrangeas – but if you’re smart, you’ll try this quick and nifty trick instead
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Jalapeño Pepper Plant Care Guide: Everything You Need to Know to Grow Flavorful Jalapeños for Garden-Fresh HeatJalapeño plants are easy to grow and make a wonderful addition to any vegetable garden. Grow alongside tomatoes, cilantro, and garlic for a salsa garden!
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Hummingbirds Need More Than Nectar this April – This Easy High-Protein Buffet Brings Loads More Nesting Hummers to Your YardForget the nectar – your hummingbirds are craving a meat course this month. Here’s the protein-rich refueling treat to keep them happy and humming in your backyard
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If I Could Only Plant One Perennial in April, It Would Be This – It Suppresses Weeds, Thrives on Neglect, Flowers for Months, and Effortlessly Fills Gaps in Borders, Containers, and Path EdgesHardy geraniums are the hardest working perennials you can grow. Planting this pretty ground cover hero in April guarantees low-maintenance flowering beauty from spring to fall. When a plant is this generous with blooms and asks for so little in return, who can resist?
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3 Companion Planting Myths Busted – Plus, 3 Classic Plant Pairings That Really Can Supercharge Your HarvestsIs it possible companion planting isn't as reliable as we think? We reveal the myths worth dropping, as well as the combinations that really can protect and multiply your harvests
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April is Prime Time to Multiply These 6 Classic Border Beauties – Take Cuttings Now to Fill Your Yard with Free FlowersYour borders are a goldmine of free potential, and you can double your blooms this month with just a pair of snips. Just take timely cuttings of these classic beauties
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Don't Kill Your Peonies With Kindness This April – Avoid These 3 Common Pitfalls or You Risk Missing Out on This Year's BloomsLoving your peonies is understandable, but the wrong sort of attention could cost you those pillowy blooms. Here are 3 kindness traps to avoid in April to guarantee your front row seat for the ultimate flower show
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These 7 Plant-and-Forget Container Combinations Thrive On Neglect and are Perfect for Effortless GardeningContainer gardening that you can set and forget? It’s not as far-fetched as it sounds, and these 7 gorgeous container ideas give joyful color and texture with minimal effort
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8 Fast-Growing Flowering Giants – For Easy Garden Privacy with Gorgeous BloomsBefore investing in expensive fencing, why not just big up your borders? These high-impact flower towers offer natural screening and jaw-dropping color
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3 April Feeding Secrets for the Biggest Hydrangea Blooms (Plus 1 Thing You Should Definitely Skip)Want dinner-plate hydrangea blooms this summer? The key is a three-course meal you need to dish up now! Here are the three feeding essentials they need (and one they don’t)
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April Is a Make-or-Break Month for Spider Plants – Here Are the 3 Keys to Happy, Bushy PlantsSpider plant care changes as the weather gets warm and the sun is up later. Follow these care tips for healthier spider plants as we wade into spring.
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How to Grow Coral Bells for a Gorgeous Pop of Color in the Shade GardenCoral bells are beloved for their beautiful foliage and tall, whimsical flowers that thrive in shade. Here's everything you need to know to grow them.
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These 7 Stunning Shade Plant Partners Prove Opposites Attract – They Dazzle in Limited LightPerfect plant partnerships can exist even in the shade! Here are 7 harmonious shade garden pairings that bring easy texture, color, drama and dynamism to quiet corners
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These 6 Plants Urgently Need a Nutrient Boost in April – Plus, 3 Plant Groups to Fertilize Now for Bigger Blooms and Better HarvestsYour garden is waking up hungry! Feed this month, and that fertilizer lands exactly when it counts. Here are the plants to get ready for action now for a spectacular summer show
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10 Dazzling White Flowering Trees to Add Easy Elegance, Classic Harmony and Calming EnergyReady to elevate your curb appeal? Sophisticated, calming, and effortlessly chic, these 10 trees with white flowers can redefine your yard’s energy with epic snowy canopies
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Want Hummingbirds to Nest in Your Yard? Hummers Adore These 8 Nesting Trees – And They Look Amazing!Providing nectar sources for hummingbirds is vital for flying visits – but giving them a place to nest in safety makes your yard the place where they want to raise a family. Here are 8 hummingbird nesting tree options for the ultimate room and board
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How to Use Potato Fertilizer to Get the Maximum Yield of Delicious Spuds – What to Use and When to Use ItApplying potato fertilizer at specific points in the plant's development will produce healthier plants and better yields. Don't sacrifice your harvest by fertilizing at the wrong time.
