Flowers Dahlias are some of the most beautiful perennial flowers you can add to your garden. But which types of dahlias should you add this season? While the flower lover in me says add "all of them," there simply just isn't enough room to do that. There are thousands of dahlia cultivars you can plant, so we've selected some of our favorites to show you how beautiful these flowers can be!...

Plants If you live in USDA hardiness zone 9, then adding plants to your garden that can handle sunny conditions is pretty much a given. If you've decided to plant some perennials this season, picking the right plants can be a challenge if you don't know where to start. In this article, we've hand-picked our favorite full sun friendly perennials for hardiness zone 9! By Jason White Last updated: June 17, 2022 | 9 min read If you’re gardening in USDA hardiness zone 9, you’re lucky to enjoy an extended growing season with warm temperatures and sunny climates....

Houseplants Looking for the best way to regularly clean the leaves of your Monstera plants? These popular plants are quite beautiful when they are well-maintained. In this article, gardening expert and indoor plant enthusiast Madison Moulton takes you through a few simple steps for cleaning the leaves of your Monstera plants. By Madison Moulton Last updated: January 10, 2023 | 7 min read The list of care tasks for Monstera plants can be long....

Fruit Are you thinking of transplanting strawberries in your garden, but aren't quite sure where to start? Whether you are transplanting crowns, or moving strawberries around your garden, there's some important steps you'll need to follow. In this article, organic gardening expert Logan Hailey examines each step you'll need to take in order to successfully transplant strawberries in your garden. By Logan Hailey Last updated: November 4, 2022 | 11 min read Strawberries are one of the most fun and rewarding fruits to grow in your garden....

Shrubs Thinking of planting some new plants along with your hydrangeas this season but aren't sure what plants are the best companions? Companion planting can be a bit tricky, depending on the plant. In this article, gardening expert and hydrangea enthusiast Jill Drago walks through her favorite companion plants for hydrangeas. By Jill Drago Last updated: July 14, 2022 | 9 min read Companion planting with hydrangeas can be really fun....

Vegetables Companion planting can be an art form, specifically if you have limited gardening space. Cabbage is a shade friendly veggie that can grow well with a number of different vegetables. In this article, gardening expert and former organic farmer Sarah Hyde examines her favorite companion plants for cabbage in your garden. By Sarah Hyde Last updated: June 22, 2022 | 13 min read Dreaming of growing your own cabbage? Homemade sauerkraut in your future?...

Information If your green bean plant has yellowing leaves, you are likely a little panicky trying to figure out why! There are several reasons that this may happen, from underwatering, to plant disease. In this article, amateur gardener Jason White looks at seven different causes of yellowing green bean leaves, and how to deal with it. By Jason White Last updated: February 9, 2022 | 7 min read Green beans are a great plant to have in your garden....

Plants Are you considering growing some lavender this season? Lavender is one of the trickiest plants to grow, depending on your geographic location. Organic gardening expert Logan Hailey worked one of the most popular lavender farms on the west coast for several seasons. In this article, she walks you through how to plant, grow, and care for lavender, step by step. By Logan Hailey Last updated: November 16, 2022 | 14 min read When a spring breeze wisps the refreshing floral aroma of lavender through an open window, one can’t help but feel a sense of nostalgia and presence....

Houseplants Are you considering a Peperomia Hope as the next addition to your indoor garden? This Peperomia variety has become more popular in recent years, and with good reason! In this article, gardening expert and houseplant enthusiast Madison Moulton walks through how to plant, grow and care for this popular houseplant! By Madison Moulton Last updated: August 2, 2022 | 10 min read For a virtually trouble-free cascading houseplant, try the little beauty – Peperomia ‘Hope’....

Information Are you creating a container garden for your vegetables this season? Don't fall victim to some of the most common mistakes you can make when vegetable gardening in containers. In this article, gardening expert and former organic farmer Sarah Hyde walks through the most common mistakes container gardeners make with their vegetables. By Sarah Hyde Last updated: January 4, 2023 | 11 min read All gardeners make mistakes. Mistakes are naturally part of the learning process but can be discouraging for any gardener....

Shrubs Are you looking for some evergreen shrubs to add to your home or garden space? Evergreen shrubs are a great way to keep your garden looking green, even in the wintertime. There are many different options you can choose from, depending on your hardiness zone. In this article, we look at our favorite evergreen shrubs you can add to your home or garden! By Jason White Last updated: November 16, 2022 | 15 min read Winter can be hard enough to get through without looking out your window and seeing your formerly beautiful garden full of twigs....

Vegetables Are you concerned about cross pollinating different types of cucumbers in your garden this season? Maybe you are just curious if this is something that can even happen? In this article, gardening expert and former organic farmer Sarah Hyde examines if cross pollinating cucumbers is something you need to be worried about. By Sarah Hyde Last updated: July 28, 2022 | 5 min read When you buy something through one of the links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission....

Houseplants Are you thinking of adding an airplant to your indoor living space, but aren't sure if you want to because you don't know how long they actually live? In this article, amateur gardener Jason White examines how long airplants typically live, and how you can extend their lifespan through proper care. By Jason White Last updated: February 18, 2022 | 5 min read Air plants have been around for thousands of years....

Houseplants Thinking of adding a Chinese Money Plant to your indoor garden, but want to know how long they live before you do? These little plants have a surprising amount of longevity if properly cared for. In this article, we look at how long the Pilea lives, and how you can extend their lifespan. By Jason White Last updated: August 20, 2022 | 5 min read Chinese Money Plants are beautiful houseplants that can become decade-long companions when they are properly cared for....

Vegetables Asparagus is one of the most popular types of vegetables you can plant in your garden, regardless if you are an amateur or an expert. In this article, organic gardening expert Logan Hailey walks you through every detailed step of how to successfully plant, grow, and care for asparagus in your home garden. By Logan Hailey Last updated: March 23, 2022 | 20 min read As one of the first veggies to welcome in the spring, asparagus is considered a delicacy in many cuisines....

Information Did you recently notice some white powder or white spots on your cucumber plants this season? There are a few different reasons why this can happen. In this article, gardening expert Merideth Cohrs examines why this can happen with your cucumber plants and how to address it. By Merideth Cohrs Last updated: August 3, 2022 | 7 min read When it comes to white spots and powder on the leaves of your cucumbers, there’s really only one culprit – powdery mildew....

Flowers Are you looking to add some green flowers to your garden, but aren't sure which ones might look the best? There are many different flowers that are green when they bloom, but not all are well suited for every climate or geographic location. In this article, we take a look at our favorite flowers that are green in color, and will look fantastic in gardens, in just about every hardiness zone....

Information Aloe Vera is a pretty tolerant and low-maintenance plant. But there are some mistakes that many gardeners make when growing them both indoors and outdoors. In this article, gardening expert Emily Horn walks through some of the top mistakes new gardeners make when growing this popular succulent. By Emily Horn Last updated: January 6, 2023 | 8 min read Aloe vera is one of the most popular houseplants in the U....

Flowers Marigolds are some of the most popular flowers in flower gardens and vegetable gardens each season. But how do you get them to flourish if you want them planted in a container? In this article, gardening expert Natalie Leiker walks through how to grow Marigolds in pots or containers in just a few simple steps. By Natalie Leiker Last updated: October 28, 2022 | 5 min read Marigolds are popular flowering annuals that are often a staple amongst home gardeners....

Flowers Are you thinking of planting some coneflowers in your garden this season? There are a number of different types of perennial coneflowers you can grow, depending on your climate. In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago walks through some of the top types of coneflower, with names and pictures of each! By Jill Drago Last updated: December 1, 2022 | 12 min read While choosing a coneflower to grow in your garden you may find yourself a bit overwhelmed!...