This winter has been so brutally cold that the last thing on your mind is buying new plants. When you’re battling frozen pipes and snow drifts up to your knees, adding another living thing to your responsibility list sounds insane….
If you’re looking for the ultimate homesteading crop that delivers double duty in the garden, amaranth deserves a spot at the top of your list. This ancient powerhouse gives you a delicious grain that can replace rice, quinoa, or oats…
Here’s our bulletproof, nearly perfect system after pruning hundreds of shrubs over the years. Hydrangeas are some of the most forgiving shrubs you can grow, but they have one quirk that trips up almost everyone. Timing! Prune at the wrong…
Want to transform your garden into a thriving nocturnal ecosystem? Then it’s time to roll out the red carpet for bats! These incredible flying mammals are nature’s ultimate pest control squad. They hungrily devour thousands of mosquitoes, beetles, and moths…
You know that moment when summer’s almost over, but you’re not ready to say goodbye to your garden? That’s when fall-blooming roses shine most. Forget the idea that roses are just for early summer! Whether you’ve been growing roses for…
Tired of waiting an entire season to see your garden come to life? Then consider planting some of these gorgeous flowers that grow surprisingly fast! We’ve got the ultimate lineup of fast-growing flowers to transform your space from drab to…
Choosing a garden theme can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re starting from scratch. But don’t worry! We’ve compiled the ultimate list of the best garden designs, themes, and layout ideas to inspire your next project. We also include suggestions for…
Tired of flowers that put on one spectacular show and then call it quits for the season? Then grow some of these reblooming perennials! They’re here to change your gardening game with extended blooms, fragrance, and pollination. These powerhouse plants…
Looking to transform your flower garden into an edible utopia? These edible flowers are your secret weapon for creating a stunning food forest or jumpstarting an edible garden from scratch. They’re also pollinator magnets that’ll bring bees, butterflies, and beneficial…
May and June are the best months to plan and plant your summer flower garden in many US growing zones. As frost threats recede and soil warms, these months offer ideal conditions to establish flowers that thrive through summer’s heat….
So you’ve decided to grow lavender from seed? Get ready for a rewarding journey! These majestic purple blooms look gorgeous in any garden. They also support pollinators, provide calming aromatherapy benefits, and have countless culinary possibilities. While lavender can be…
Cottage gardens offer more than cozy aesthetics. They can also provide wildlife support, an extended blooming season, reduced water usage, and increased biodiversity! But which plants create that sought-after cottage garden charm? Here’s your ultimate guide to the 23 best…
The bee population is in crisis! With pollinator numbers plummeting worldwide due to habitat loss, pesticides, and climate change, our food systems hang in the balance. That’s why we’ve compiled this epic list of 21 beautiful, pollen-rich, and nectar-producing flowers…
Let’s celebrate the coming of spring by growing some California poppies! These epic orange flowers bloom abundantly and invite troves of garden pollinators. The best part is that sowing California poppy flowers from seed is tremendously easy, even if you…
Transforming tiny coneflower seeds into magnificent prairie blooms might seem like garden wizardry. But with the proper technique, anyone can master how to grow coneflowers from seed! These resilient native beauties reward even novice gardeners with years of stunning blooms,…
