Many gardeners mistakenly grab their pruners as part of fall cleanup, but autumn pruning can inadvertently cause major problems for your plants. Cutting back trees and shrubs too late can hinder winter hardiness and reduce flowers next year. Gardening expert Logan Hailey explains the top 13 plants to avoid pruning this fall and what to do instead.
Looking for creative storage solutions for your cottage garden? Explore 32 inspiring spaces and layouts that will help you maximize your storage potential.
Boost your garden with fall leaves! Discover practical ways to use leaves as mulch and compost, making your garden thrive this season.
Transform your garden with expert perennial design tips! Learn how to select, plant, and maintain perennials for vibrant blooms year-round. Perfect for any climate!
What’s the difference between annuals and perennials? In general, annuals need to be replanted every year, and perennials come back year after year. But, when shopping for plants, it's more complicated because hardiness depends on your growing zone. Get all your questions about annuals vs perennials answered here.
Looking for creative storage solutions for your cottage garden? Explore 32 inspiring spaces and layouts that will help you maximize your storage potential.
Finding bugs in broccoli is no fun. Meet the most common broccoli pests, from broccoli worms to aphids, and learn how to get rid of them.
Something I’ve learned about companion planting is that comfrey is one of the best companion plants you can have in your garden. But, I wanted to find out more about …
Read our review of the Monty Monitor, a smart compost monitor. Discover how this device can help you optimise your composting for more sustainable gardening.
Something I’ve learned about companion planting is that comfrey is one of the best companion plants you can have in your garden. But, I wanted to find out more about …
We're often so caught up in the business of life that we often forget ourselves along the way. Here is your guide to slow living for beginners
As tedious as they may be, weeds can be important indicators of what’s going on in your garden. Don’t be discouraged by the sight of weeds, as they can also be signs of healthy and fertile soil. So before you proceed to yank them out, keep these facts in mind to find ways to mend...
Wondering the difference between Mondo Grass vs Monkey Grass? Our guide compares both in extreme details.
This gazpacho recipe is the best! It's a refreshing chilled summer soup, perfect for your garden tomatoes and cucumber. Be sure to make it in advance so the soup can chill for at least 2 hours. Recipe yields 5 cups, enough for 4 servings.
If you do choose to add artichokes to your garden, it's important to know which plants work well near them and which don't. This article has additional information about what to plant next to artichok
A soft and chewy Oat Slice that takes just minutes to make.
Whether you just plain enjoy the flavor or want to eat healthier, there's no time like the present to grow your own edamame. Before you plant your edamame, click here to find out what edamame plant co
Tomatoes splitting on the vine is a very common tomato problem. But don’t worry once you know what causes it you can stop tomatoes splitting open!
Identifying weeds in your garden may not be what you think. Just what is a weed? Here’s what you need to know about weed identification.
Pruning and deadheading chives keeps them looking their best. Learn when and how to trim them here, with detailed step by step instructions.
How to grow luffas, how to plant them, how to care for them, how to harvest them, and where to buy the seeds.
Plan your September garden in Arizona's low desert with our expert tips. Learn what to plant and how to achieve a successful harvest.
Tim and D’arcy’s backyard makeover is a great example to keep in the back of your mind when buying a house without landscaping. It is a case of turning “nothing into something” illustrating looking beyond what’s there and the potential of an outdoor space…We took a tour of the inside of Tim & D’Arcy’s Modern Eclectic in The Junction and now we’re back to see what they’ve done with their backyard.
How often do you find yourself stuck wearing the same outfits? Struggling with what to buy or what to wear? Or, randomly buying different pieces only to wear them once, the same way, or never even take the tags off? If picking out your outfit is more of a headache and figuring out your style i
Looking for a list of acid loving plants to add to your garden? You've come to the right place! But first I need to answer a few questions...
What's eating your plants?! If you have a garden, chances are you've come across plenty of green caterpillars and never knew what they were. This visual guide will take you through 32 different types of green caterpillars and help you identify them based on their physical features and habitats.
Something I’ve learned about companion planting is that comfrey is one of the best companion plants you can have in your garden. But, I wanted to find out more about …
Use this free garden name generator to create a unique name for your garden. Whether you want it funny, mysterious, fantasy, romantic, or wild, your custom garden name awaits you.
When used incorrectly, Japanese beetle traps can make your garden worse. Learn other ways to keep these pests away.
It’s usually not a question of whether or not to have marigolds. It’s more a question of what kind and how many to plant. Marigolds aren’t only attractive, they’re useful as well.
Lady’s mantle is hardy and adaptable, a leafy plant that’s perfect for a variety of gardens. Read more about it in our expert guide now on Gardener’s Path.
Building a rain garden takes a bit more work than traditional flower beds, but it's not that difficult. Follow these detailed steps to install one yourself.
If you're adding a new raised garden bed, you may wonder if you need to line it and how you should fill the bottom. Here are your options.
These hardy perennials can thrive in part sun, full sun or shade, high heat or freezing temperatures, and still bloom beautifully every year.
What’s the secret to making your space look like it was designed by an interiors pro? Well one of the most important is laying out your furniture and your other design elements in a floor plan to see how they will really fit in your room. I reviewed 4 room layout/floor planning apps with video demo
