Garden Articles
Browse our large selection of articles, which include gardening tips, how-tos, and useful information to get the best out of your plants, in any season!
Easy to Make Catnip Toys
These garden-themed toys are the purrrfect way to please your favorite feline and put your home-grown catnip to good use. Super-simple to make and they're also a terrific gift for anyone with a cat.
Care Tips for Fabulous Miniature Roses
Suggestions for easy decorating with mini roses and miniature rose care tips.
How to Rescue an Overwatered Houseplant
Houseplants require the right balance of light, water, temperature and nutrition to thrive. Too little, or too much, of any of these elements and your plant can become weakened and even die. Here’s what to do if you have a plant that's suffering the consequences of too much watering.
DIY Painted Rocks for Your Garden
Painting rocks is simple and fun. And better yet, you can use your artwork to put a unique stamp on your garden.
8 Lucky Foods to Eat on New Year’s Day
Around the world, families greet the New Year with traditional foods and dishes said to bring luck in the coming year. Here are eight you might want to try this January 1.
10 Beginner-Friendly Bonsai Plants
These days bonsai plants are readily available in garden centers and online. Here are ten of the most popular varieties to get you started growing your own bonsai trees.
DIY: Ice Luminaries Are Simple to Make
With a little imagination and a few hours of freezing temps, you can make these gorgeous luminaries from scratch, and they don't have to cost you a thing.
Make a Hanging Air Plant Ornament
An easy step-by-step DIY project for a charming air plant holder.
DIY Terrarium
Create a miniature world from your imagination! These step-by-step directions explain the basics of making a terrarium.
3 Gourd Decorating Ideas
Dried gourds are ideal for crafting into decorations. Here are three super-easy styles everyone will want to try!
What’s the Best Mulch for My Landscape?
Mulch is a great way to improve the health of plants and give a polished look to the landscape. Learn about different types of mulch to determine which are best for your landscaping needs.
How Much Mulch Do I Need?
It’s important to apply enough mulch to reap the benefits. Learn how to quickly calculate the amount of mulch you need for your space.
How to Repot an Orchid
To keep your orchid blooming every year, it should be repotted regularly.
Autumn Container Combinations
Celebrate autumn by switching out heat-loving "summer" plants for some that thrive in cooler temperatures.
Get to Know Bonsai
Learn about bonsai trees; a fascinating combination of art and nature are used to create miniature trees that have a beautiful sculptural quality.
10 Shrubs That Smell as Good as They Look
Curb appeal isn’t the only thing to consider when selecting shrubs for your landscape. Check out these ten shrubs that look great and smell even better!
Get the Most Out of Potted Mums
Chrysanthemums, also known as “mums”, are available in hundreds of colors and flower forms. They bloom for several weeks in the autumn, adding a colorful boost to tired summer landscapes.
How to Prune Fruit Trees
Follow these simple steps for maintaining your fruit tree and you’ll be on your way to having a healthy and productive harvest of fruits.
Get to Know Roses
There are many different types of roses and knowing their characteristics can help you decide which rose suits your needs. Learn the difference between hybrid tea, floribunda, grandiflora, shrub, climbing, tree and miniature roses.
Fermenting Vegetables for Beginners
The lost art of fermenting vegetables is gaining popularity as people rediscover the delicious flavors and health benefits of fermented foods. These simple steps will teach anyone how to ferment their own vegetables in no time!
Basic Sauerkraut: Fermenting Cabbage
It’s so easy to ferment food at home that you’ll want to try it too with this simple recipe for sauerkraut.
Toughen Up Your Landscape: 10 Shrubs That Can Handle Harsh Conditions
In the survival-of-the-fittest world of plants, there are bound to be a few that come out on top. These ten shrubs have proven that they have what it takes to endure some of nature’s harshest conditions.
Get to Know Hydrangeas
Learn more about the different types of hydrangeas and how to care for them.
When and How to Harvest Sunflower Seeds
Sunflowers are a fun garden flower and their seeds are a popular snack. Learn how and when to harvest sunflower seeds in six easy steps.
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