If you are looking for a low-maintenance yet stunning houseplant, then you should grow peace lilies! They are the ultimate indoor houseplant for almost everyone, everywhere! The peace lily is a tropical perennial plant that comes from the Spathiphyllum genus. Unlike their name-sake, peace lilies are not true lilies. They are only hardy in USDA …
Looking for how to plant and grow iris plants in your flowerbeds and gardens? Then you've come to the right place! Irises can fill your property with beautiful colors and textures in the spring and early summer months. Some hybrids are even capable of blooming a second time in late summer. In addition to their …
As the weather starts to cool off, it's time to get your hands a little dirty and plant lily bulbs in the fall. The rewards are well worth the effort! Lilies are excellent, easy-to-grow perennial flowers that come in so many different varieties and styles. You put in a bit of work planting the bulbs …
Growing sedum in the fall is the perfect way to add colorful autumn blooms to your property. Paired with other fall favorites like chrysanthemums or ornamental peppers and kale, they will warm up your landscape in preparation for winter. Sedum is an easy-to-care-for leaf succulent that is the perfect choice for even the most novice …
This year a great way to amp up your fall display is by adding ornamental kale to the mix! There's nothing like a little fall foliage and live plants to help transition from a hectic summer into the slower-paced season of Autumn. As summer starts to draw to a close, most of your warm weather …
Is there a natural way to stop ground moles from ruining your yard and garden space? Moles actually aren't herbivores at all but are in fact insectivores. So how can they cause so much damage to lawns and the plants growing in them if they aren't actually eating the plants? While they don't actually consume …
This week's podcast and corresponding article are all about 8 simple garden tools and gadgets that every gardener should own. Gardening doesn't have to be expensive or hard work, but some basic, inexpensive tools can definitely help make the job much easier! You don't have to spend a ton of money on gadgets like rototillers …
Using fresh chicken manure is a great way to boost the nutrient values and more of your soil - and it's all easier than you might think! Chicken manure is the byproduct that chickens produce after drinking and eating their food. However, fresh chicken manure from a coop contains more than just their manure. It …
Looking for a few summer daylily care tips to help your daylily plants perk up? While daylilies are essentially a low-maintenance perennial, there are a few simple tricks that can help keep them looking great all summer long. Daylilies are a great addition to any property and landscape. They can survive a wide variety of …
Looking for safe and effective ways to protect your plants from grasshoppers? Grasshoppers are herbivores that feed on the leaves, foliage, fruit, and stems of plants as well as grasses. They prefer a terrain that is warm, dry, and full of low-lying plants and grasses - making your garden space the perfect target. They typically …
This week's podcast and corresponding article are all about succession planting in your vegetable garden - or more importantly, how to get the most out of your garden space! Succession planting is a great way to extend your growing season beyond one planting and one harvest each season. No matter where you are located, you …
This week's podcast and corresponding article are all about how to fertilize your vegetable garden. With these simple tips and secrets, your vegetable plants will be growing nice and strong all season long and providing you with an amazing harvest! Whether you are growing your plants in containers or directly in the soil, how, when, …
The praying mantis might look a little intimidating at first, but they are the perfect beneficial insect to attract to your garden space! While they are technically called "mantids," most individuals know this insect as the specific species name "mantis." Praying mantises are carnivorous insects that feast on all sorts of garden pests and insects, …
If you are looking for a low-maintenance, shade-loving perennial that will reward you with colorful blooms, then growing astilbe is the answer for you! While most shade-loving perennials like hostas and ferns only provide mounded green foliage, astilbe is different. Astilbe produces colorful spiky blooms along with attractive year-round foliage. Their blooms can range in …
When people think of "dill," they most likely think of a type of pickle - but when you include growing dill in your garden, there are many more benefits that go way beyond turning your cucumbers into a delicious treat! Dill is actually a leafy vegetable and in the same plant family as celery (Apiaceae). …
Looking for a few beautiful annual flowers to attract honeybees to your landscape? In order for a garden to be successful and productive, it needs to have pollinators nearby. And one of the best pollinators around is the workhorse honeybee. While some plants can self pollinate, most rely on pollinators to transfer pollen from one …
Looking for a few great methods to eliminate cucumber beetles? Cucumbers aren't a difficult crop to grow, but they can certainly be susceptible to disease and pests. And one of the worst pests of all happens to be the dreaded cucumber beetle! Like most gardeners, you probably have a crop of cucumbers growing in your …
Have you ever wondered how easy it is to hand pollinate zucchini, cucumbers, or other cucurbits? Cucurbits like cucumbers and zucchini are a garden staple for most growers. However, they can often have issues when it comes to pollination and fruit production. That's why it's good to know how to hand-pollinate - and it is …
While there aren't many hard and fast rules when it comes to gardening, there are a few simple tips that you need to keep in mind in order to have a successful harvest. One of those key tips is to rotate your garden crops every year. Have you ever had a bumper crop of green …
What can you do to keep your clematis blooming strong all season long? When you want to add vertical interest to your property, clematis is the perfect flower for the job. It's long winding greenery and large blooming flowers are stunning to say the least! But for many gardeners, one of the biggest issues with …
There's no doubt about it - there's just something so rewarding about directly sowing seeds into the soil and seeing beautiful annual flowers start to emerge and grow! Whether you are adding to your already established flowerbeds, or are looking to add some color and fragrance to your landscape, the four great annual flowers featured …
This week's podcast and corresponding article cover seven big planting day secrets that can help get your garden off to an incredible start - and have you on the way to an amazing harvest this year! What you do prior to and during planting day will affect the health and growth of your garden more …
One of the most challenging tasks for any gardener is actually one of the easiest ones to perform. That task is the process of thinning out your seed crops after they germinate. If you plan on having a garden this year, your budget can start to add up quickly. Especially if you are purchasing your …
This week's podcast and corresponding article are about how to harden off your vegetable and flower plants, and why it is so important to do so for gardening success! So what exactly does it mean to harden off vegetable plants? Whether you grow vegetable and flower plants from seed, or purchase flats from a nursery, it …
You just can't compare the flavor and texture of homegrown baby potatoes to those you purchase in the store. With today's tips, you will be able to plant and grow your own delicious crop of new potatoes this growing season with ease! New potatoes are not a specific variety of potatoes. In fact, they are …
There's no doubt that the amazing beauty and unique fragrance of the genus dianthus make it a perfect choice for gardens and raised flowerbeds! Imagine walking through a garden and getting a subtle sweet but spicy scent that is similar to cinnamon and cloves. You find whatever flower might be putting off such a unique …
This week's how-to garden article and corresponding podcast cover the interesting and fun subject of growing vegetables in straw bales. Whether you are limited on garden space, time, or looking for an "easier-on-the back and muscles" way to grow a few vegetables, straw bale gardening can fit the bill. You can listen in below to …
Spinach is a fast-growing, cool-weather loving, versatile kitchen vegetable that also happens to be one of the easiest of all garden plants to grow! Even better, it can be grown in either the spring or fall as long as the temperatures stay cool and pleasant. It makes for a perfect early spring crop because as …
If you are looking to grow a plant that will not only produce an abundance of fruit, but one that is delicious and able to be utilized in a variety of recipes, then zucchini is the one for you! Zucchini is the perfect plant for getting the most bang for your buck. A single healthy …
Green onions are one of the easiest of crops in the garden to plant and grow from seed. Paired with their quick germination rate and short growing span, they are the perfect addition to any home garden. Especially when you consider they don't require a lot of space to grow! Due to their shallow root …
This week's how-to garden article and corresponding podcast are all about how to use worm castings to power your plants, vegetables, bushes, trees, and so much more! Worm castings are one of the biggest and best secrets to growing amazingly healthy and productive plants. They are not only easy to use, but they are versatile …
Have you ever considered growing gladiolus in your flowerbeds? With their striking tall stems and multiple colorful blooms, gladiolus flowers are a great addition to any landscape - and to flower displays, too! Gladiolus is a great option if you are lacking space but still want to add a splash of soaring color to your …
This weeks how-to garden article and corresponding podcast is all about how to collect and use rain water for watering your flowers, garden and more! Using rain water for your landscape is not only a great way to conserve on your city, well or community water supplies, it also has huge benefits for your plants. …
This week's how-to garden article and corresponding podcast are all about how to make incredible compost to help grow a great garden! As plants grow throughout the year, they quickly deplete the nutrients within the soil. Over time, the soil is less likely to be able to provide everything the plants need. This will result …
The sweet fragrance of rose blooms is the perfect addition to any garden. However, traditional roses can be a bit finicky to grow and maintain. That's why growing everblooming roses are an excellent alternative, and why they are known as the easy-care rose bush! Everblooming roses, also known as knock out roses, were created by …
If your garden soil is tired, weak and depleted of nutrients from years of growing - planting a green manure crop this spring might be just the answer! Your garden vegetables and plants can only be as good as the soil they grow in. If your soil is lacking in nutrients and organic matter, it …
This week's how-to garden article and corresponding podcast are all about how to compost effectively in your garden. When you use compost in the garden - great things happen. Great things for your soil, and for the plants that grow in it! Compost is the key to adding healthy nutrients to your soil naturally. It's full of life …
This week's how-to garden article and corresponding podcast are all about starting your garden seeds indoors. Thankfully, it doesn't have to be difficult or expensive to start your own vegetable and flower seeds. While you can go to your local nursery or garden center to purchase transplants, there's just something special and so rewarding about …
Creeping phlox is the perfect choice for adding a vibrant ground covering perennial to your landscape - not only does it add lasting beauty and a light, airy light fragrance to your yard, it also happens to be extremely easy to plant, grow and maintain! Whether you have an open wide location or an area …
Looking for the best perennials to grow in the shade portions of your yard? While most plants thrive in full sun, there are a few plants that actually need shade in order to grow and flourish. And today, we showcase 6 such shade loving plants perfect for growing in the less-sunny areas of your landscape. …
Officially known as Calathea makoyana, a peacock plant is a beautiful evergreen perennial that is incredible to grow as a houseplant indoors. While it isn't the best choice for a novice grower, if you follow a few simple tips, you can grow and enjoy this stunning houseplant for many years to come! The peacock plant …
We can all admit that the last few years have been a bit . . . out of the ordinary to say the least! For gardeners, it might be in our best interest to prepare earlier than normal to start seeds indoors than we typically do. From a massive shortage of toilet paper to backlogs …