One of the most important factors in successful gardening is knowing what grows well where you live. Knowing your growing zone is extremely helpful. If you don’t know yours, this US zone map can help you. Once you know, you can look for plants that are likely to do well there. If you’re just starting out or aren’t sure […]
Garden
When Should I Prune My Roses?
Brighten Your Yard With 10 Sun-Loving Perennials
You gotta love perennials. They’re the “set it and forget it” of gardening. Plant them one year, and you’ll be able to enjoy them for many years to come, just like clockwork. Got a sunny garden spot that needs some color? Don’t want to re-plant your flowers every year? Try these 10 perennial flowers that love […]
22 Container Gardens for Spring
Want to grow a beautiful garden, but have very little space? Container gardening might be right up your alley. There are plenty of gorgeous plants and flowers that do great in containers. There’s no reason why you can’t plant several of your own. Plant single flowers or mix different types of foliage to make things […]
14 Plants You Can Grow in Your Apartment – and Eat!
If you live in an apartment where outdoor space is limited — or non-existent — you may think growing your own food isn’t possible. But with these 14 plants, you can grow some fresh food without any garden space at all. Time to carve out your own piece of the country — right in your own living […]
10 Quick Raised Garden Bed Projects
If you love the results of a backyard garden but aren’t too keen on all the work, you’ve probably thought about raised beds. Raised beds can dramatically reduce weeds, which makes your garden a lot more productive and pleasant. The only problem is the work involved in building those raised beds. Here are 10 ways […]
How to Plant a Low Maintenace Garden
Every homeowner wants a beautiful garden, but few have hours per day to spend on keeping it that way. The harvest is usually worth all the work, but wouldn’t it be better to plan your garden to require very little maintenance? Heck yes! Here are a few secrets to a low-maintenance garden that brings all the benefits […]
10 Ways to Naturally Get Rid of Dandelions and Other Garden Weeds
6 Crops to Begin Growing in March
When March arrives and the weather starts to warm up a bit, many gardeners start planning out their crops. The great news is that you don’t have to wait until Memorial Day to get a jump on the season. In fact, here are 6 garden crops you can start growing this month, right inside your home or […]
9 Ways to Transform Terra Cotta Pots
We’ve all got them sitting around our house or yard: those terra cotta pots we once loved. Perhaps now you don’t have much use for them, or feel they’re out of style. And yet, you can’t seem to throw them away. With these 9 tips, you’ll be able to give those old pots an easy makeover, bringing […]