Reviews Looking for the best fertilizer for your peppers before you start growing them during this year's growing season? Picking the right type of fertilizer for your peppers can be difficult, given the number of options available. In this guide, we review our favorite fertilizers by comparing ingredients, cost, fertilizer type, and more. By Jason White Last updated: September 1, 2022 | 8 min read If you plan to grow peppers now or in the future, you’ll want to make sure you take the proper steps to ensure they grow productively and healthily....

Shrubs Thinking of planting some hydrangeas this year, but want to know if they will return the following season, or if you'll need to replant them? The answer will depend on your hardiness zone. In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago examines if hydrangeas are annuals, perennials, or biennials. By Jill Drago Last updated: October 6, 2022 | 5 min read If you’re anything like me, once spring hits it’s about that time to make your shopping wish list for your garden....

Plants If you are looking for some lavender that can tolerate both heat and drought, you've come to the right place! There are many different desert friendly types of lavender you can plant, depending on your location. In this article gardening expert and former lavender farmer Logan Hailey examines her favorite varieties of lavender for hot and dry desert climates. By Logan Hailey Last updated: December 23, 2022 | 11 min read If you live in a hot, dry climate, it can be challenging to find garden crops that can actually withstand your region’s harsh weather....

Information Are you running into problems with your aloe vera plants, but aren't quite sure what to do? While aloe vera can be fairly low-maintenance, there are some problems some gardeners may encounter. In this article, gardening expert Emily Horn walks through the most common problems with Aloe Vera and how to prevent them! By Emily Horn Last updated: December 26, 2022 | 11 min read Aloe vera, one of over 500 different species in the genus Aloe, is currently found growing wild in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas, despite originating in the Mediterranean Sea region....

Shrubs Smooth hydrangeas are one of the more popular types of hydrangea grown each season. Their compact shrubby nature makes them ideal for areas where you may not want a fully grown, taller plant. In this article, coastal gardening expert and hydrangea enthusiast Jill Drago outlines each step for planting, growing, and caring for smooth hydrangeas. By Jill Drago Last updated: September 15, 2022 | 9 min read Hydrangeas are one of the most popular flowering shrubs to plant in gardens....

Information Looking to get rid of the morning glories that you planted last season? These beautiful flowering vines come with a price. They can expand rapidly, and take over just about any garden. In this article, gardening expert Madison Moulton walks through how to remove morning glory from your garden if you've decided it's time to go. By Madison Moulton Last updated: May 3, 2022 | 8 min read Just the word ‘weeds’ is bound to induce sighs and eye rolls in gardeners across the world....

Flowers Are you thinking about adding some dahlias to your garden, but want to make sure that their colors will look great with your other flowers? The good news is that dahlias come in many different colors variations. In this article, certified master gardener Liz Jaros looks at all the different colored dahlia flowers you can add to your garden this season. By Liz Jaros Last updated: October 17, 2022 | 7 min read Native to Mexico and South America, dahlias are prized for their bright, vivid hues and exotic personalities....

Succulents Are you thinking of adding aloe vera to your indoor or outdoor garden, but aren't sure how big they will get? Their plant size actually depends on many different growth factors. In this article, gardening expert Emily Horn examines their average plant size, as well as how big these popular succulents can actually get. By Emily Horn Last updated: December 21, 2022 | 5 min read One question to think about when deciding to add aloe vera, or any plant, to your houseplant collection is “just how big does it get?...

Plants Looking to plant some perennials this May, but aren't sure where to start? There are many different options you can go with, depending on your climate and geography. In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago walks through 15 of her favorite perennials to plant in the month of May! By Jill Drago Last updated: January 10, 2023 | 13 min read Spring has sprung! Your garden beds are cleaned out, your perennials are starting to pop up and show life....

Information Thinking about planting a shade garden but aren't sure of the best way to do it? It's important to plan out your shade garden properly, and make sure you have the right selection of plants. In this article, certified master gardener Laura Elsner shares her 17 tips for creating the perfect shade garden! By Laura Elsner Last updated: November 17, 2022 | 14 min read Shade gardens are my favorite....

Flowers Love a cheerful pop of yellow in your garden, but aren’t sure which yellow rose is right for you? Roses come in an array of yellow shades, from deep gold to bright sunny lemon. In this article, we share our favorite yellow roses to add bright color to your garden, with names and pictures of each! By Danielle Sherwood Last updated: December 2, 2022 | 8 min read Love a cheerful pop of yellow in your garden but aren’t sure which yellow rose to grow this season?...

Shrubs Thinking of planting some hydrangeas this season, but don't know where to start? There are many different types of hydrangea varieties you can plant in your garden. In this article, we take a look at some of our favotite hydrangea varieties, as well as the hardiness zones that they do the best in. By Jason White Last updated: November 24, 2022 | 35 min read Have you been trying to figure out which hydrangea to grow this season, but can’t quite make up your mind?...

Houseplants Are you thinking of adding some Creeping Jenny as ground cover to your home gardening space? Creeping Jenny can make an excellent plant for just about any home gardening space. But getting it to grow properly can be a bit tricky. In this article, gardening expert Madison Moulton explains how to plant, grow, and care for Creeping Jenny. By Madison Moulton Last updated: February 18, 2022 | 15 min read Lysimachia nummularia, also known as Creeping Jenny, is a beloved garden groundcover....

Vegetables Garden grown tomatoes are a favorite amongst many hobby gardeners. But what if you live in a hot and arid desert climate? Can tomatoes be grown in the desert? In this article, gardening expert and former organic farmer Sarah Hyde gives her top tips based on her first hand experience growing tomates in the desert! By Sarah Hyde Last updated: October 4, 2022 | 9 min read Do you live in a desert climate and want to grow stellar tomatoes?...

Houseplants Do you want to know how to grow and care for your Hoya plant? With many different species to choose from, there is a lot to consider when purchasing these popular plants. Houseplant expert Madison Moulton covers planting, types of Hoyas, care and propagating as well as troubleshooting to ensure you keep your Hoya happy and thriving. By Madison Moulton Last updated: October 11, 2022 | 31 min read Thick, juicy leaves, interesting shapes, stunning blooms, and a wonderful scent – there is so much to love about the Hoya genus....

Shrubs Thinking of adding some oakleaf hydrangeas to your garden this season, but aren't sure where to start? This species is a favorite amongst many gardeners, so it's important to start off on the right track if you are adding them to your garden this season. In this article, gardening expert and hydrangea enthusiast Jill Drago walks through how to plant, grow, and care for Oakleaf Hydrangeas. By Jill Drago Last updated: November 22, 2022 | 9 min read In a sea of blue mophead hydrangeas and lush round leaves, oakleaf hydrangeas can really stand out....

Information Trying to figure out if you should put some epsom salt on your tomatoes in your garden this season, but aren't sure if epsom salt is good or bad for tomatoes? In this article, suburban homesteader and gardening expert Merideth Cohrs examines the controversial topic of using epsom salt when growing tomatoes. By Merideth Cohrs Last updated: October 25, 2022 | 9 min read Tomatoes are iconic for the home gardener....

Vegetables Are you going to add some perennial vegetables to your garden this growing season? Most perennials can be grown relatively easily, and can be a great project for gardeners both novice and advanced. In this article, we look at 41 of our favorite perennial vegetables, and organize them by the hardiness zone that they will grow the quickest in. By Jason White Last updated: November 10, 2022 | 21 min read Sustainability has become a focus for many people in the past few years....

Flowers Do you live in a dry climate and can't seem to keep flowers alive? Perhaps you are planting the wrong flowers in your garden! There are plenty of flowers on an annual life cycle that can grow well in climates with less access to water. In this article, we look at our favorite annual flowers that thrive in dry climates with minimal moisture! By Jason White Last updated: December 23, 2022 | 9 min read Perennials tend to be favorites in the world of gardening because of their ability to regrow and bloom season after season....

Houseplants Looking to add some tall houseplants to your indoor garden space, but aren't quite sure where to start? There are many different types plants that can grow quite tall, and function as a houseplant. In this article, we look at our favorite tall houseplants with names and pictures of each! By Jason White Last updated: January 13, 2023 | 17 min read Tall houseplants are a simple way to spruce up your home decor and bring the natural world indoors....