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Don't Use Eggshells in the Garden Unless You Add This Simple Ingredient First – It Helps Plants Access CalciumAre you using eggshells in garden soil the right way? There’s a simple ingredient you need to add first to unlock the goodness. This five-minute secret turns kitchen scraps into gold
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Common Tomato Diseases Every Gardener Should Know – and How to Treat Them So You Still Get a Healthy HarvestTomato disease can be traced to one of four causes: fungal, bacterial, viral, and environmental. Learn to identify them and fight back.
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Plant This Stunning Lily Pot Lasagna in March for a Summer of Fragrant Beauty in Small SpacesFor a foolproof summer planting recipe to make your summer really pop, try lily lasagna bulb planting. This breathtaking triple threat promises a continuous summer of lovely lilies for lazy gardeners
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My Peat-Free Seed-Starting Mix is Cheaper to Make and More Sustainable – Here’s My Go-To RecipePeat moss has been the seed-starting standard for decades, but it comes at a real environmental cost. This simple three-ingredient mix saves money and saves the planet – and your seed starts will love it
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Using Fungicide for Plants – When and How to Safely Use This Treatment in the GardenWhen using fungicides in your garden it is important to first determine if your plant actually needs a fungicide. Learn to safely use fungicides.
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How to Grow Rosemary for a Flavorful and Ornamental Addition to Your GardenGrowing rosemary plants can bring fresh, aromatic flavor to your favorite dish or visual appeal as a gorgeous groundcover in a Mediterranean-inspired garden.
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Double Your Blooms This Summer With These 4 Easy March Pruning Tricks Anyone Can MasterIt’s not just what you cut, it’s the way that you do it. If you’re looking to ramp up your flower power this summer, you need these 4 pruning tricks – and now’s the time to go for it. Don’t be shy, you’ve got this!
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How to Amend Clay Soil for Healthier Gardens and Happier Plants: Your Garden Will Thank YouClay soil can be hard to garden in, but you don't have to settle! Amending clay soil with organic matter can make drastic improvements. Learn how!
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Understanding Cotyledons and Their Role in Plant Growth: The Powerhouse of the SeedCotyledons are the first signs of life for newly planted seeds. Learn their importance to the growth of your seedlings.
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Bees are Waking Up Hungry – These Beautiful Spring Flowers Give Them Everything They Need (and Help Your Yard, Too)When the first pollinators emerge, make sure you give them a treat – it’s key to your yard’s success. These 6 early blooming flowers support local bees in spring and ensure a flourishing year of growing
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These 8 Plants Are Always the Last to Wake Up in Spring – Plus, 3 Easy Checks That Show They Are Still AliveSpring is round the corner, so why does your favorite perennial look like a clump of sticks? Before you write it off, check to see if it’s one of these 8 notoriously late sleepers
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What to Do With a Jade Plant in March – These 4 Care Tasks Will Boost Spring GrowthMarch marks the beginning of the growing season for jade plants. Learn how to set them up for success.
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Start These 10 Vegetables in March for the Longest and Most Flavorful Season YetSpring is tapping on the door, so don’t get left behind if you want to sow these tasty staples. Here are 10 vegetables to plant in March, under glass and in the ground, to get the jump on year-long harvests
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Moving Your Lavender Plant – How to Relocate for Health, Vitality and Lasting FragranceTransplanting lavender is possible, if you pick the right time, prep correctly, and tuck it into a sunny, well-drained spot. Here’s how to ensure a smooth transition for your fragrant favorite
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Fig Leaves Turning Yellow? Check These 4 Causes To Get Figs Back to HealthA yellowing fig tree is a plant in distress, but the solution is often simpler than you think, if you know where to look. Check these 4 common causes, and find out how to get your plant back to its figgy best
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Cottage Garden Shrubs – 10 Dreamy Picks for a Nostalgic and Romantic AestheticEasy naturalistic movement meets evocative nostalgia in the heart of the cottage garden. Discover 10 essential flowering shrubs that provide a multi-seasonal tapestry of color and texture
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How to Make a Cheap In-Ground Worm Composter in Time for Spring – Just Add Worms!A lush spring garden starts with this easy (and budget-friendly) weekend project. Here’s how to make a worm composting tower using unwanted scraps and a handful of worms
