Milkweed and Monarchs are deeply connected—Monarchs rely on milkweed for survival. Discover the best milkweed varieties, how they nurture butterflies, and how you can grow them to support pollinators and conservation efforts in your garden.

Growing marigolds adds bold color to summer gardens! Learn about French, African, and Signet marigolds, plus care tips and the best varieties for containers, borders, and pollinator-friendly spaces. Get ready for long-lasting blooms and effortless beauty

Searching for great gifts for Dad? Whether he’s a hands-on gardener or just enjoys his outdoor space, find tools, plants, attire, feeders, and personalized accessories to enhance his gardening experience. Show appreciation with a gift that celebrates his passion!

Window boxes turn any space into a thriving garden! Discover the best plants, soil, and care techniques for stunning flowers, herbs, or veggies. Maximize sunlight, watering, and fertilization while adding personal touches for beauty and enjoyment.

Creating shade enhances outdoor comfort! Learn how plants, umbrellas, awnings, and structures like pergolas or shade sails can provide relief from the sun. Maximize your space with smart shading techniques for relaxation and style in your backyard oasis.

Mother’s Day is the perfect time to surprise Mom with a gardening gift! From tools and décor to plants and personalized touches, discover ideas to make her day special. Show your appreciation and brighten her garden with something meaningful and beautiful.

How well do you understand your soil? It’s more than just dirt, and the more you learn about soil, the better you’ll be able to care for it to ensure a stunning landscape, healthy lawn and productive garden. All About Soil The four elements of soil are minerals, water, air and organic matter. Different combinations […]

Devised in 1909, the pH scale measures the concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution. The scale ranges from 0-14. Pure water is “neutral” and has a pH of 7, midway between 0 and 14. If a solution has a low concentration of hydrogen ions, the rating will be a higher number and is considered […]

Starting seeds indoors is a rewarding gardening experience and can help extend your growing season to include more plant varieties than your outdoor season may permit. Furthermore, a larger selection of seed varieties doesn’t limit your opportunities to growing only those transplants that are available at planting time. The key to success in growing seedlings […]

Winter is the perfect time to think about attracting bird visitors to your yard. Bird watching is a great hobby that can be enjoyed by both younger and older members of the family and getting started is both easy and inexpensive.