Gardening Blog
How to Use Autumn Leaves to Improve Soil in 3 Steps
Autumn brings a spectacular display of colors as leaves transition from green to shades of gold, red, and brown. But once these leaves fall, many view them as little more...
The Art of Autumn Gardening: How to Make Your Garden Shine
As summer’s brilliance fades and the days begin to shorten, autumn steps in with a quieter, more contemplative beauty. The scorching heat of summer gives way to a crispness in...
How to Harvest and Save Flower Seeds for the Next Season
Imagine walking through your garden, basking in the beauty of flowers you cultivated from seeds you saved yourself. There’s something deeply gratifying about this process—an intimate connection between you and...
Marigolds in Raised Beds & Containers: Top Tips and Tricks
Marigolds are the ultimate champions of small-space gardening. Their compact growth and vibrant blossoms make them an ideal choice for raised beds and containers. Whether you have a sprawling garden...
Ideal Evergreen Plants for Home Gardens: Easy-to-Grow Picks
Evergreen plants hold a special allure for home gardens, bringing a touch of permanence and serenity to any landscape. Unlike their deciduous counterparts, evergreens maintain their foliage year-round, providing a...
Planting Evergreens in Containers: Boost Your Winter Curb Appeal
Evergreens are a popular choice for container gardening, offering lush, year-round greenery and a host of practical benefits. Their ability to maintain foliage through every season makes them a versatile...
The Lowdown on Evergreen Plants: What They Are and Care Secrets
Evergreen plants hold a timeless charm in landscaping, providing a consistent splash of greenery throughout the year. Unlike their deciduous counterparts, which shed their leaves seasonally, evergreens retain their foliage,...
Gardening Piddling: Your New Secret to Stress Relief
In a world that glorifies the hustle, where productivity is often measured by the speed and magnitude of our achievements, there lies a quiet rebellion: gardening piddling. This simple, unhurried...
Best Plants to Pair with Marigolds: What to Grow Together
Marigolds, with their vibrant blooms and robust growth, are more than just garden eye candy—they're botanical allies. Their secret superpower? Attracting beneficial insects while repelling pests. This makes them invaluable...
Don't Plant These 3 Cold Season Veggies If You're a Beginner Gardener
Gardening during the fall and winter, or growing cold season vegetables, requires careful planning, especially for beginners. Choosing the right vegetables that can thrive in cooler temperatures is essential to...
Beat Fall Webworms with These Simple Strategies
As autumn arrives, so do the fall webworms, an unwelcome guest for many gardeners. These pests, though not the most dangerous, can swiftly turn a picturesque landscape into a tangle...
Autumn Lawn Care: Best Mowing Techniques for the Season
As the crisp air of autumn settles in, your lawn requires a little extra care to ensure it remains healthy and vibrant through the winter months. Autumn mowing is not...