Perennial Herbs: 18 Easy-growing species to try
Grow forever herbs with low maintenance with this guide to perennial herbs. Learn the best-growing conditions for 18 of the best options.
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Xeriscaping: 10 Stunning plants for a drought-tolerant landscape
Xeriscaping is a landscaping practice that uses drought-tolerant plants to reduce water use and still have a gorgeous garden.
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Swiss Chard: A healthy green in the cool weather garden
Grow Swiss Chard (Beta vulgaris var. cicla) for robust growth, flavorful dark green leaves in just 55-60 days in USDA Zones 7 or 8.
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Butterfly Bush: A colorful, pollinator-attracting perennial shrub
The butterfly bush, known scientifically as Buddleja (or Buddleia) is a colorful, low-care perennial shrub that will draw healthy pollinators your yard.
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Winter Garden Checklist: Get ready for spring on those precious warmer days
This winter garden checklist can help get you out of the house on those precious days with warm sunshine. Try these things.
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What plants benefit from a late winter pruning?
Which plants will benefit from a late winter pruning, and which two are critical to avoid? This post explains the whys and how to prune.
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Cabbage: How to grow a cool weather gardening favorite
Packed with nutrition, learn how to grow cabbages in your cool-weather garden. Know the basics of cabbage growing for an optimal harvest.
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Indoor Herb Garden: 9 Best plants to grow
The weather outside might not always cooperate, but that doesn’t mean you can grow an indoor herb garden. Learn some perfect herbs to try.
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Geraniums: Make a powerful color statement in your landscape
Geraniums are beautiful, abundant bloomers with large and show-off flowers all summer long. Learn how to use them to color your landscape.
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Organic Weed Control: Chemical-free lawn and garden
Are you interested in organic weed control? This article gives you a general overview of the methods and guides you in getting started.
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Hydrogen peroxide in the garden to disinfect your pruning tools
Protect plants & prevent diseases by using hydrogen peroxide in the garden! keep it handy in the shed to fight bacteria, fungi & viruses.
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Overwintering Ferns in Northeastern NC: Tips for winter fern care
Many people purchase new every year, but overwintering ferns – which are actually a perennial – can save you a lot of money. Here’s how.
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Sage: How to grow a classic kitchen herb
Sage is an easy-to-grow classic favorite, long used for culinary use in the Mediterranean region. Learn how quickly you’ll grow this herb.
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Avoid Planting Nandina: Heavenly bamboo kills birds
Beautiful and hardy Nandina domestica’s hidden dark secret: it’s a killer of native birds. Read what to plant instead of heavenly bamboo.
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Burlap in the Garden: 6 Super practical (and lovely!) uses
Burlap bags provide both functionality and fun for storage and shipping. Use these bags to store potatoes and other outdoor ideas.
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