April 28, 2017 11 herbs every gardener should try to grow this summer This summer enhance your recipes, eliminate extra trips to the grocery store and cultivate a connection with nature with a few sprigs or leaves from an herb plant you’ve grown yourself.
April 28, 2017 How to ditch perfectionism in the garden Not all gardens need to be manicured spaces, with raked beds, crisp borders and tiered levels of ordered plants. The following strategies may help you end your quest for perfection in the garden while also helping you embrace a little bit of healthy, wild instability outdoors.
April 12, 2017 6 ways to make your front porch the best in the neighborhood A home's front porch can make a big impression-- whether it's good or bad.
April 7, 2017 The Avid Gardener's House Hunting Checklist Have a green thumb? As a gardener, you know that when you buy a house, you’re also buying a garden. And for some garden lovers, the outdoor area can be just as important as what’s inside. Here are 10 things to consider putting on your home-buying wish list if you love to garden.
March 31, 2017 A Beginner's Guide to Gardening Designing and planting your very first garden can feel like an overwhelming task. Luckily, gardens are surprisingly forgiving creations, and the best way to learn is by simply diving in. Here are 10 tips to help get a new garden off on the right foot.
March 23, 2017 Cherry Tomato Plant Does Double Duty as a Design Element Cherry tomatoes have been loved by vegetable gardeners since the beginning of the 20th century. This year, why not make the most of their fast-growing foliage and brilliantly colored fruits outside of the vegetable garden, and let them take center stage? They can brighten your garden from spring through first frost and are proof that edibles can mix easily with ornamentals in a landscape.
March 22, 2017 Edible gardening: 5 top tips for growing your own food Rome wasn’t built in a day, and roma tomatoes don’t just pop up overnight.
March 22, 2017 The hottest new amenity offers a rejuvenating swim, if you dare Sky-high and cantilevered pools are all the rage.
March 16, 2017 Spring Gardens Are Waking Up - Here's What to Do in March Clean your pruners and get out your gardening gloves. Spring is here, bringing longer days, fresh blooms and annual garden chores. While you’re at it, try something new in the garden — native or exotic — and remember your local wildlife. Here’s what to do in March in the U.S., region by region.
March 7, 2017 Classic Bigleaf Hydrangeas Add Old-Fashioned Charm to a Garden With their sturdy structure, dense form and showy flowers that last for months, hydrangeas have earned their spot as a favorite of gardeners in all but the coldest regions. They might have made their mark in old-fashioned cottage-style gardens, but many gardeners have now discovered that they can be equally at home as statement plants or flowering borders in both traditional and contemporary gardens.
