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!
Low Light Houseplants
10 low light houseplants with a natural ability to adapt to shady conditions. Great houseplants for low light, indirect sunlight, or artificial light.
Your Last Frost Date – What You Need to Know
Check the last frost date for your area, learn why it matters, and discover how you can work around it to avoid subjecting your seedlings to damaging conditions.
Herbs That Make Good Houseplants
There are plenty of herbs that make good houseplants. The best herbs to grow indoors are those that have beautiful foliage with the bonus of flowers, fragrance, or culinary uses.
Using Coffee Grounds in the Garden
Here's what you need to know about why and how to use coffee grounds in the garden for plants.
Tips for Seed Germination
Seed germination is the first step toward growing a healthy plant, and here's what you need to know to encourage high germination rates from the seeds you sow.
Miniature Plants for Indoors
For a new spin on indoor gardening think “small”. Teacup gardens, dish gardens, fairy gardens and terrariums are all great ways to enjoy miniature plants.
Winter Flowers for Indoors
A list of winter flowers for indoors with tips on how to care for them. You don’t have to give up beautiful blooms just because the weather turns cold.
The Purpose of Plant Dormancy
Learn to tell the difference between plants that are dormant and those that are dead. It’s helpful to understand plant dormancy so you know if your plants are healthy and following a normal cycle of the seasons.
Seed Exchanges – How to Find or Organize a Seed Swap
Celebrate National Seed Swap Day at a seed exchange or better yet organize your own seed swap. Discover how to share seeds and dreams of spring!
Forcing Hyacinth Bulbs to Bloom Indoors
Forcing hyacinth bulbs lets you enjoy blooms early in the spring. Bulbs need winter for the plant to grow and flower. Trick your bulbs into thinking it’s winter!
Tips for Fertilizing Houseplants
Most houseplants need feeding with a fertilizer from time to time to replenish the soil’s nutrient levels and keep plants thriving. Get answers to some of the most common questions around what to feed, and when to fertilize, your houseplants.
Cat Palm Troubleshooting Guide
Find the cause and fix it! Here’s how to correct common problems with your cat palm, such as yellow leaves, brown leaf tips, and how to know when it’s time to repot your plant.
5 Tips for Taking Winter Garden Photos
Every season in nature offers a different form of beauty, and photography is a fun way to appreciate them all. Our tips for taking photos in winter will help you develop an eye for artistic composition and address practical concerns when using camera equipment in the cold.
Taking Care of a Potted Poinsettia Indoors
Keep your indoor potted poinsettia looking its best throughout the holiday season.
How to Grow an Amaryllis Plant
Amaryllis have become as popular as poinsettias and Christmas cacti for living holiday decor. They’re fun to watch grow and their spectacular, trumpet-like flowers are a welcome sight during winter. Learn how to care for your amaryllis and encourage it to rebloom next year.
Understanding Plant Hardiness Zones in the USA
Discover how hardiness zones are defined and the role they play in outdoor gardening. Learn how to choose the right perennial plants for your zone. Plus, find out how to plan a successful vegetable garden in your climate.
6 Spice Plants to Grow at Home
Growing your own spices can be challenging, but when you succeed it's a satisfying and fun way to extend your plant collection. This article gives a guide to growing six of the most popular and useful spices at home.
Make a Fairy House from Natural Materials
Inspiration and ideas to build houses and other accessories for a fairy garden made from natural materials.
Pothos – The Easiest Houseplant
Pothos, a vining houseplant, is known for its elegance and versatility. It’s an excellent choice for most homes and offices. Learn the simple steps to care for this low-maintenance classic.
Taking Care of Garden Tools
If you’re an active gardener then it’s likely that your garden tools show it. Fortunately, it doesn’t take a lot of time or effort to keep your garden tools in tiptop shape. By managing wear and tear, you can get years of use out of your tools.
Spring Flowering Bulbs for Groundcover or Filler
Spring bulbs help to get your garden off to a colorful start. The flowers in our list are ideal as temporary ground cover or companions to perennials.
Preserving Your Apple Harvest
The gardener who grows one or two apple trees is often faced with the happy problem of having a lot of apples. Luckily, kitchen technology and several hundred years of apple cultivation allow today’s growers to preserve the overage. We have three recipes for canning apples that will delight apple growers and eaters.
5 Flowering Plants for Hot, Dry Climates
Learn about five perennials that thrive in hot, dry conditions. Develop landscaping around these hardy plants so you can create a garden that returns year after year with minimal maintenance.
Make Your Own Gift Tags with Dried Flowers
It’s easy to dry flowers for decorating gift cards. Learn three methods for preserving fresh flowers that can be crafted into artful gift tags that are sure to be appreciated just as much as the gift!
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