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!
Plants to Celebrate Spring’s Return
Late winter into early spring is when we crave fresh growth, a bit of color…some sign that spring is really returning!
Herbal Tea from your Windowsill
Growing your own herbs for tea is an easy and inexpensive windowsill project that rewards you with great taste and the meditative moments that come with prepping, brewing and sipping.
Beyond Basic Care – Potted Flowering Bulbs
How to care for potted flowering bulb plants after the flowers fade.
Fragrant Plants for Containers
The invisible power of scent has a profound effect on our mood and it is one way to transform any garden space into an exciting area. Mix and match fragrant plants to create a beautiful perfumed oasis on your deck, patio or balcony.
9 Perfect Pick-Me-Up Plants to bring Spring Vibes
Even if things outside your home are still buried under snow or just cold and stark, you can easily enjoy warmth and green freshness inside!
Care Tips for African Violets
A well-cared-for African violet (Saintpaulia) can flower all year indoors. Keep your houseplant blooming with this helpful how-to tip list .
Plant Food 101
Explanation of the most important nutrients plants require to thrive and how those nutrients influence plant growth and development.
How-to: Pruning Landscape Trees & Shrubs
Regular pruning of trees and shrubs offers many benefits to help your plants grow strong and healthy. Learn more about how and when to prune trees and shrubs.
Garden Planting Schedule
Give your vegetables a jump start by deciding which ones you'll start from seed and transplant into the garden.
Flower of December: Holly
Interesting facts about the flower of December.
Easy and Fun DIY Garden Markers
Labeling your plants is a great way to remember plant names or identify where plants are located. This is the perfect project to take on when you're snuggled up indoors on a winter day planning for spring.
Top 5 Super Easy Houseplants
An assortment of beautiful plants that will grow well under indoor conditions.
DIY Cornucopia
Celebrate the autumn harvest with this traditional symbol of the season. Included are some great ideas for making an assortment of decorative cornucopias.
Storage Tips for Fall Vegetables
Keep your fall harvest fresh longer by following these guidelines.
Halloween Pumpkin and Mum Centerpiece
A beautiful Halloween centerpiece with minimal work, but all of the beauty!
5 Shrubs that Rarely Need Pruning
An assortment of beautiful, low-maintenance shrubs that make caring for your landscape a breeze.
Outdoor Room Design Ideas
Designing an outdoor room extends the usable space of your home and allows you to take advantage of your yard, deck or patio on a regular basis.
3 Ways to Create a Cozy Fire Pit Area
Use plants to design an even cozier and more inviting nook on your patio for get-togethers.
10 Flowers that Feed Monarch Butterflies
No matter if you live in the city, suburb or countryside, here are flowers to grow that attract monarchs to your garden, porch, and balcony as they travel south in fall.
Instructions for Cleaning a Birdhouse
Make sure your birdhouse is move-in ready!
Use Fallen Leaves as Mulch
Leaves are great for protecting plants over winter, plus they break down and enrich the soil in garden beds.
How to Winterize a Bird Bath
Follow these guidelines to prepare your bird bath for cooler weather.
7 Tips to Keep Phalaenopsis Orchids Blooming
This orchid is one of the easiest to grow and a great choice for beginners. Follow these tips to keep your orchid healthy and encourage it to bloom as often and as long as possible.
Get to Know Mums
Learn more about the history of mums, the flower of November.
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