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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...