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!
How to Design a Foliage Focused Perennial Garden
Explore how a foliage focused perennial garden can offer beauty and save you time! You don't need flowers to create an interesting and low-maintenance landscape.
Gardening Practices that Support Native Moths
Moths aren’t celebrated like butterflies, but they’re important in food webs. Find tips and top plants to support native moths.
12 of the Most Cold Tolerant Houseplants
Brighten your home through the winter months with cold tolerant houseplants that can handle slightly cooler conditions.
Don’t Grow These Plants Next to Your House
How to have a beautiful landscape around your home without risking unintended damage or messes down the road. Learn why growing certain plants next to your house can cause problems.
Get to Know Common North American Thistle Species
Thistles can be trouble, but they also have significant wildlife benefits. Learn all about the common thistle species that may appear in your home landscape.
12 Popular Perennials That Can Overrun Your Garden
Despite their beauty, there are some perennials that can quickly spread and crowd out nearby plants. Explore 12 popular perennials that can overrun your garden with tips on how to keep them contained.
When is it Time to Divide Perennials?
Nearly every perennial garden flower eventually needs to be divided. Learn how to identify when it’s time to divide perennials and how your plants benefit.
Tips for Growing Elderberries
Elderberries are a lovely addition to a landscape and provide a source of berries for wildlife and other uses. Discover great tips for growing elderberries in your backyard.
Fast Growing Vegetables for a Quick Harvest Garden
Fast growing vegetables that mature in about 40 days are perfect for a quick harvest garden.
Composting Basics: 9 Items You Should Never Compost
Learn composting basics and which items you’re better off keeping out of your compost pile.
Summer Vegetable Storage Tips
Keep your summer garden harvests fresh and flavorful with proper summer vegetable storage.
Renter Friendly Gardening Ideas
Renter friendly gardening ideas for growing your own garden without putting your security deposit at risk.
How to Make a Clover Flower Chain
Making a clover flower chain is a simple and fun summer activity for all ages. Use clover flower chains to make a necklace, bracelet, or crown.
How to Grow a Clover Lawn
A clover lawn is an eco-friendly and visually appealing alternative to traditional turfgrass.
Tips for Rewilding Your Landscape
Ideas and resources for small-scale rewilding that benefit your local wildlife.
18 Beautiful and Delicious Yellow Tomato Varieties
Yellow tomatoes are known for unique hues and mild flavors. Here are 18 yellow tomato varieties to consider for your garden.
Different Types of Maple Trees for Home Landscapes
Explore different types of maple trees based on their species, key traits, and uses. Learn which maples are best for your home landscape.
Top Keystone Plants for a Biodiverse Landscape
All about keystone plants for the home landscape. Learn which plants play the biggest roles in your local ecosystems.
Create a Mexican Style Garden
A Mexican style garden is both festive and relaxing. Discover ways to transform a patio or garden space using Mexican-themed plants and design elements.
Guide to Growing Persimmons
Learn all about growing persimmons including tips on variety selection and when to harvest.
How to Grow Winter Squash
How to grow winter squash. Tips on planting, harvesting, and enjoying these autumn favorites.
How to Grow Summer Squash
All about how to grow summer squash, including tips on planting, care, and harvesting these popular garden veggies.
Best Plants to Attract 6 Common Hummingbird Species
Learn which plants to grow to attract common hummingbird species to your garden.
18 Proven Drought Tolerant Perennials
Plant experts reveal which plants were the most drought tolerant perennials after surviving a season of record-setting drought.
Guide to Growing Kiwi
Kiwis are sweet, versatile fruits that are fun and easy to grow. Learn all about growing kiwi fruit or kiwiberry vines in your home garden.
Different Types of Hibiscus Plants Explained
Hibiscus names and classifications can be confusing. Learn about different types of hibiscus plants to find out which one is ideal for your home or garden.
Deer Resistant Plants for Shade
Despite low light and hungry deer you can still enjoy a lovely landscape with these deer resistant plants for shade.
Tips for Pruning Trailing Plants
Pruning trailing plants keeps them full and healthy. Learn why, when, and how to prune trailing plants.
Ways to Protect Yourself from Hazardous Plants Outdoors
Sharp spines, scratchy blades, and irritating pollen—plants can be painful! Learn how to protect yourself against hazardous plants.
When to Move Houseplants Outdoors
When is the right time to move houseplants outdoors? Learn the when, why, and how of putting plants outside in spring and summer.
When to Clean Up Your Yard and Garden for Spring
Tips on wildlife-friendly spring yardwork. Help pollinators by waiting to clean up your yard and garden in spring.
How to Care for a Mixed Foliage Planter
Mixed foliage planters and dish gardens are designed for short-term beauty, but proper care can help the plants live long, healthy lives.
Landscaping to Improve Home Security
Does your home’s landscaping create spaces where trespassers may safely lurk? Explore tips on how to improve your home security through the proper plant choices and maintenance.
Cool Weather Spring Vegetable Containers
Bring some early season color and fresh produce right to your doorstep with spring vegetable containers featuring frost-tolerant varieties.
Basic Guide to Liming Your Lawn
Turf grass grows best with the right soil pH. Learn how liming your lawn helps support lush, healthy growth and a beautiful lawn.
12 Landscape Plants to Avoid Growing
Growing certain plants can do much more harm than good. Here are a few common landscape plants to avoid growing, no matter what!
Wind Resistant Plants for Landscaping
Find the best wind resistant plants for your home landscape, including hardy trees, shrubs, perennials, and annuals.
Grow Your Own Tea Plant
Learn to grow your own tea plant to enjoy delicious homegrown tea all year.
How to Grow Lingonberries – The Perfect Edible Landscaping Plant
Lingonberries are versatile shrubs that offer evergreen beauty and edible berries to Northern gardens. Learn more about how to grow lingonberries.
How Long Do Houseplants Live?
Explore the question of "how long do houseplants live" along with growing tips to help give your plants the best chance for a long healthy life.
Guide to Growing Peas
All about growing peas—tips on planting, trellising, and harvesting peas.
How to Build a Backyard Wildlife Pond
A wildlife pond is an easy DIY project you can build to support nature conservation in your own backyard.
A Beginner’s Guide to Vertical Gardening
Vertical gardening is a creative way to grow more plants in limited spaces. Explore different ways you can make the most of your small growing spaces.
How to Care for Bromeliads Indoors
Bromeliads are tropical plants with gorgeous foliage. Learn how easy it is to grow bromeliads indoors.
Grow Your Own Sesame Plant
Learn how to grow a sesame plant in your garden and how to harvest home-grown sesame seeds.
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