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5 Things to Do Now for a Better Spring Garden

Spring arrives before you’re ready—it always does. But a few simple tasks done now set you up for your best garden yet. Whether it’s late...

Jan 5, 2026 Martha Greene 4 min
Garden Design

Perennial Garden Planning – Plants That Come Back Year Af…

Perennials come back year after year, which sounds like a gardener’s dream—and it is, if you plan correctly. The key to a successful perennial garden...

Jan 5, 2026 Martha Greene 5 min
Garden Design

Flower Garden Design – Color Theory, Heights, and Bloom T…

A beautiful flower garden isn’t random—it’s designed. Understanding color theory, plant heights, and bloom timing transforms a collection of plants into a cohesive garden that...

Jan 4, 2026 Martha Greene 5 min
Garden Design

Kitchen Herb Garden – 12 Herbs Every Home Cook Should Grow

Fresh herbs transform cooking—there’s simply no comparison between dried herbs from a jar and leaves snipped moments before serving. The good news? Growing your own...

Jan 3, 2026 Martha Greene 6 min
Garden Design

First Vegetable Garden – Easy Crops for Beginner Gardeners

Jan 2, 2026 Martha Greene 0 min
Garden Design

Going Organic – Pest Control and Fertilizers Without Chem…

Making the switch to organic gardening transforms how you nurture your plants and protect the environment. By eliminating synthetic chemicals, you create a healthier ecosystem...

Jan 1, 2026 Martha Greene 5 min
Garden Design

Square Foot Gardening – Maximum Harvest from Minimum Space

Square foot gardening revolutionized small-space growing when Mel Bartholomew introduced the method in 1981. By dividing growing areas into precise one-foot squares, gardeners maximize production...

Dec 31, 2025 Martha Greene 5 min
Garden Design

Vertical Gardening – Growing Up When You Cant Spread Out

When ground space runs short, smart gardeners look up. Vertical gardening unlocks growing potential on walls, fences, and freestanding structures, transforming tiny patios and narrow...

Dec 30, 2025 Martha Greene 5 min
Garden Design

Container Gardening – Vegetables, Herbs, and Flowers in Pots

Container gardening opens up a world of possibilities for anyone who wants to grow fresh vegetables, aromatic herbs, and beautiful flowers, regardless of space limitations....

Dec 29, 2025 Martha Greene 11 min
Garden Design

Building Raised Beds – Materials, Dimensions, and Soil Mixes

Building raised beds has gotten complicated with all the Pinterest inspiration and YouTube “experts” flying around. As someone who has built more raised beds than...

Dec 28, 2025 Martha Greene 11 min
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