January may seem like it’s the farthest month away from your next garden, but it’s actually where the garden year starts. Though many locations may be several months away from putting new plants and seeds in the ground, there’s a lot to be done in January to get ready for that moment. Smart ...
15 Amazing Red Perennials Beyond Roses
Red flowers are a bold statement in the landscape and one that we wholeheartedly embrace. The first red flower that most think of is roses, but we are here to share with you the many other fantastic options for red perennial flowers. It's time to invigorate the flower garden and landscape with some ...
The 10 Top Climbing Vines and Perennial Bloomers For Your Garden
The versatility of vining perennials is immense. Climbing plants add layers of vertical interest to the landscape. They fill empty spaces with splendor, adding texture and stature to the garden and landscape in exciting and dramatic ways. Vining perennials need a bit more planning than other ...
28 Climbing Rose Varieties and Growing Guide + Mistakes to Avoid
With climbing roses, you can have beautiful flowers not only in your garden beds and pots but also climbing up your walls and over your trellises. In this guide, we are going to tell you all you need to know to grow climbing roses successfully and avoid common mistakes. We will also introduce ...
How To Propagate And Grow Rosemary From Cuttings
Rosemary is one of a host of herbs that root and grow especially well from cuttings. Propagating rosemary from cuttings is a great way to bring your favorite rosemary plant indoors to grow and use throughout the winter, or to expand your plantings in your garden. The process is easy and armed with a ...
10 Things Smart Gardeners Do In December
Just like November (and every other month of the year), there is at least a little gardening-related something we gardeners can do in December. December is a good time to attend to both lingering wrap-up and the early beginnings of preparations for the next season. So, what are some ...
10 Things Smart Gardeners Do In November
The winding down and closing of the gardening season can be a welcome break, but it can also be a bit of a let-down. Gardening is a very healthy activity for both mind and body. For smart gardeners, the gardening season is never really “over”, though. Even as we draw the year’s harvests to a close, ...
Seed Saving Basics for Beginners and Beyond
Saving Seeds is a fun, interesting, and productive hobby you can add to your repertoire of gardening skills. Any time of year is a good time to start thinking about seed saving. If you’re still in the planning or planting stages for your garden—perfect! You have the opportunity to select good ...
44 Houseplants You Can Propagate from Cuttings
You wouldn’t download a car, but would you download a plant? I would and so should you. There are a ton of amazing houseplants you can propagate from cuttings, which is effectively like downloading a free plant. Some of the most popular houseplants are incredibly easy to propagate from cuttings, ...
How To Clean, Maintain, And Store Garden Tools
It’s easy to forget about garden tool maintenance with all the other pressing gardening tasks. The end of the season can be particularly pressing when your goal is getting in the harvest and just taking a rest. Before you put your garden to bed for the season, though, make some time for the ...