Don't you love that moment when you taste the first sun-warmed strawberry of the season? With all the promise of those days of sweet berries ahead of you? You can picture the pies, jams, and treats to ...
Best Self-Seeding Annual Flowers and Vegetables to Grow in Your Garden
I'll embrace any idea that can help me save time in the garden. One great way to get some of your time back is to choose plants that self-seed, grow for a season, then self-seed again. Self-seeding ...
Your Foolproof Guide to Growing Delicious Serviceberries
If you're adding more edible perennials to your garden or homestead, be sure to start growing serviceberries! These delicious, healthy fruits aren't as well-known as blueberries or blackberries, but ...
20 Spectacular Self-Seeding Perennials to Add to Your Garden
Perennial species are ideal for low-maintenance gardens because you only need to plant them once. They'll simply keep coming back each warm season, growing healthier and more abundant year after year. ...
Why You Need To Use the Ruth Stout Method in Your Garden
The gardening world is always evolving and experts are constantly developing new ways to optimize growing space. One of the key figures in gardening innovation is Ruth Stout and her innovative method ...
Growing Redbuds: How to Plant and Care for These Spring Superstars
For early spring blooms full of color, you can't do better than growing redbuds. And with so many to choose from, chances are you can be growing redbuds no matter what your garden situation ...
Growing Magnolias: How to Plant and Care For These Marvelous Bloomers
Magnolias are loved by people around the world for their big, colorful flowers, which is why so many people are growing magnolias. They are highly fragrant and add elegant color to your garden in ...
15 Invasive Perennials That Can Take Over Your Garden
I love perennials because you plant them once, and that space in the garden is taken care of years to come. Sometimes though, some perennials that seemed like a good idea at the time turn into a pain ...
Plant Nutrients 101: A Guide to the Necessary Plant Nutrients
You probably know the building blocks needed to keep human bodies healthy, but how familiar are you with plant nutrients? We're often guilty of just tossing some generic fertilizer on plants, but ...