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Is Your Soil Ready for Planting? Try the 5-Second Squeeze Test To Find OutThe secret to successful gardening is literally in your hands. This easy-squeezy test helps to determine soil moisture so you can keep this year’s plants happy and healthy
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Why Petting Your Seedlings for 30 Seconds Each Day Can Make Them Stronger – It’s The Tickle Every Pro Gardener Swears By!Want to avoid leggy seedlings? Your plant babies are craving a little Vitamin T – by which we mean, your touch. Here’s why you need to try a little tenderness and pet your seedlings
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6 Plant-and-Forget Shade Plants that Thrive with Neglect – For Flourishing Perennial BeautyLooking for the ultimate “set it and forget it” perennial shade garden? These lovely shade garden plants don’t just survive in the gloom, they flourish with minimal care
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How to Grow Basil: a Complete Care Guide for Deliciously Fresh Homegrown BasilLearning how to grow basil is simple and fun! This easy-care herb deserves a spot in every garden. Here's how to care for it in yours.
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8 Hard to Kill Houseplants Even the Most Neglectful Plant Parents Can Grow With EaseIf you struggle to keep any indoor plants alive, it's time to try one of these hard to kill houseplants. Even the blackest thumbs can't hurt them!
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Why Your Peace Lily Needs This Botanical Boost in March – for Lusher Leaves and Longer-Lasting BloomsMarch is the ultimate wake-up call for a peace lily. If yours is looking a little winter-weary, this simple botanical kitchen infusion is the gentle restorative she needs to start blooming again
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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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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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Your Pruning Tool Could Be Causing More Harm Than Good – Here’s What You Should Be UsingDon't accidentally hurt your plants by using the wrong tool for pruning. Pick the right tool for the job.
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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
