So, this year’s bulb garden didn’t exactly turn out like the Pinterest board, did it? Maybe the tulips bloomed two weeks too early, the daffodils looked like they’d seen better days, or your crocuses ...
Gardening feels like a wholesome, eco-friendly activity, but ironically, many everyday habits can unintentionally harm the environment. People often assume these practices help their gardens flourish, ...
As a gardener, when hot weather hits, you're not just concerned about protecting your home from extreme heat -- you've also got your backyard to worry about. You're probably already thinking about ...
Whether you’re new to gardening or are a professional, there’s always room to learn and grow. While you might think you’re doing the best for your garden and plants during the fall, you may ...
All gardeners make mistakes from time to time. It’s just that some gardeners make mistakes more frequently than others and don’t learn from past transgressions. Learning to garden is a process that ...
Fall is the best time to prepare your garden for winter, but avoiding common mistakes keeps your perennials healthy for spring. Don’t prune or divide too early—wait until plants are dormant or well ...
While preparing your garden for winter, it’s a good time to reflect on what worked well this year and what you might improve ...
The third week of February and it's time to start planting. Primroses, hellebores and heathers can be used to fill your winter-weary pots this week. They can be transplanted out into the garden in a ...
Start a garden journal noting experiences on what works and doesn’t work, pest problems, bloom times and other details. Photo ...