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!
Care Tips for Holiday Cyclamen
Learn how to keep these winter flowers healthy and happy!
5 Unique Ways to Christmas Tree
For those of you looking for a new holiday decoration, here is a list of our favorite unusual Christmas trees.
Growing Conifers in the South
Trees with beautiful cones aren't just for the chilly North!
DIY Festive Winter Containers When It’s Too Cold for Plants
Grab a few plant trimmings and follow these do-it-yourself instructions to create festive winter containers in no time!
History of the Poinsettia
Although many flowers and plants are associated with the traditions of the Christmas holiday, the beautiful poinsettia has truly become a symbol of the season.
Caring for Your Freshly Cut Christmas Tree
For some, the Christmas season just isn't the same without a real Christmas tree. Whether you cut it down yourself or pick it up from your local garden center, you want your tree to remain fresh throughout the holiday season.
Dividing Perennials
Energize your perennials and gain more of them by following these simple guidelines for dividing them.
Thanksgiving Decor from Nature
Use natural objects to create easy, budget wise decorations for your Thanksgiving gathering!
Grow-it-Yourself Amaryllis Kits
This holiday season enjoy a living plant. You can grow a beautiful flowering houseplant from an amaryllis kit that includes all the materials necessary.
Ball Jar Ring Pumpkin
Recycling and upcycling are a fun and affordable way to add a personal touch to your home. Here are the step-by-step instructions to transform jar rings into a pretty pumpkin.
Fall Ball Jars
Fall is upon us, and it is a one of the most fun times of year to decorate. This week's project is "Fall" Ball Jars filled with ornamental grass.
Fall Garden Maintenance
By simply following some of the below tips, your garden's transition from winter to spring will go by effortlessly.
Fun with Stencils
Decorate flower pots, pumpkins, stepping stones, welcome mats, greeting cards and much more!
Spring Flowering Bulbs
Fall is the time to plant bulbs for spring. Here are some helpful tips for when to plant bulbs and how to create a garden with spring-blooming bulbs.
Houseplants 101
If you're a bit unsure of how to really care for houseplants, we've got you covered. The info here will help you have a lush and healthy display using easily found houseplants!
Principles of Design in your Garden
Coming home from the garden center is exciting. You've spent time picking out a truckload of plants in various ...
Spring Tips for Your Garden
Your soil should be prepped, and planting should be done according to the zone you live in and what you want to see growing this season.
Best Ever Garden Veggie Quesadillas
Quesadillas are a cinch to make and their flavor can't be beat when you make them with garden fresh vegetables.
Annual Container Tips
Combinations of different annuals are a quick way to set the mood of any outdoor space and containers make it easy to do throughout the season. Coordinate or contrast colors and textures for the desired “feel” in no time at all.
Choosing Perennials for a Bloom-filled Summer
Choose a mix of perennial plants that begin blooming at different times for a continuous vibrant display all season long.
How to Create a Shady Retreat Garden
A shady space in your yard, especially one that has respite from late afternoon sun, can be the perfect location ...
Growing Herbs Indoors
A brief guide to enjoying gardening and herbs all year long.
Organizing the Garden Shed
The best ways to organize and store tools in a garden shed.
Have the Greenest Lawn on the Block
It’s easy to seed a new lawn, thicken an existing lawn, or patch bare spots if you know the right steps to follow. You'll have the greenest lawn on the block in no time!
Houseplants for a Healthy Lifestyle
Plants not only make you happy but purify your indoor air environment by absorbing the many toxins found in our home.
Earth Day April 22
Earth day has been a U.S. holiday since April 22, 1970. It had its beginnings in 1969 when a senator’s concern over a large oil spill in California and increasing pollution across the nation, spurred him to action.
Make the Back Yard a Place Mom Can Relax
A furnished patio, deck, porch or balcony is a very special place. It invites you to step away from life’s ...
Eggs, Bunnies & Sweet Colorful Celebration
Find out why we color eggs for Easter and why a bunny delivers them as gifts.
Reuse of Bulbs from Containers
A how-to guide for planting indoor flowering spring bulbs in your garden to enjoy year after year.
Winter Meals…For the Birds!
Bring your winter landscape back to life by adding a few seed or suet feeders to provide meals for the birds. We have tips for choosing the right feeder for your feathered friends.
Modern Christmas Lights Offer so Much More
Learn more about what lighting features are available and how new lights can save time, money and are safer.
Christmas Stockings Enrich Holiday Traditions
Find out why we hang stockings for Christmas and anticipate them being filled with goodies.
Peppermint … a Multi-talented Star of the Herb Garden
Peppermint, that most popular flavoring year round for treats and beverages, is incredibly easy to grow!
Creating Miniature and Fairy Gardens
Tips on how to create miniature and fairy gardens.
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