Shrubs Thinking of adding some purple hydrangeas to your garden, but aren't sure what to plant? There are many different options, so picking the perfect plant can be a bit confusing! In this article, gardening expert and hydrangea enthusiast Jill Drago lists out her favorite purple hydrangea varieties you can grow! By Jill Drago Last updated: November 18, 2022 | 8 min read Purple is undoubtedly one of the most popular flower colors you will see in home gardens....

Shrubs If you've planted hydrangeas in your garden, you may be wondering how to keep their blooms going as long as possible. Hydrangeas can be picky plants, which makes perfect blooms a never-ending challenge. In this article, gardening expert and hydrangea enthusiast Jill Drago gives you her top tips for longer and brighter blooms. By Jill Drago Last updated: June 27, 2022 | 10 min read The only thing that can be more disappointing than your hydrangeas not blooming at all, is a poor showing....

Plants Think you may have discovered some Poison Ivy near your home or in your garden? While it’s always good to be on the lookout, what you’ve found may not be Poison Ivy at all - just an incredibly convincing lookalike. Gardening expert Madison Moulton discusses the differences between these lookalikes and the real thing. By Madison Moulton Last updated: December 21, 2022 | 10 min read Many people fear poison ivy, and for good reason....

Houseplants Have you heard of Epiphytes? This term encompasses a wide variety of plants that grow on the outside of trees or other plants. There are many different Epiphyte varieties and many of them can make excellent plants to keep around your home. In this article, we examine the Epiphyte plant, what they are, and why they can be beneficial to have around. By Jason White Last updated: May 17, 2022 | 9 min read Not many of us will get the chance to venture through the rainforest and explore dense jungles in our lives....

Vegetables Thinking of adding some potatoes to your garden this season, but want to know if they will come back next year, or need to be replanted? In this article, gardening expert and former organic farmer Sarah Hyde examines if garden grown potatoes will need to be replanted each season, or if they will come back next year if left unchecked. By Sarah Hyde Last updated: October 26, 2022 | 4 min read The potatoes you planted early in spring are now flowering....

Trees Living in California provides you with many options when it comes to gardening and landscaping. Picking a flowering tree that will grow well in California isn't nearly as hard as some colder states. But with so many options, which ones do you pick? In this article, we look at some of our favorite flowering trees for the temperate California climate! By Jason White Last updated: March 12, 2022 | 15 min read As the third-largest state in the United States, California takes up a lot of ground....

Trees Looking to plant some palm trees either in your garden, around your home, or perhaps even consider one as an indoor plant? In this guide, you'll learn all you need to know about how to care for palms, no matter the type! You'll learn about their watering requirements, hardiness zones, soil types, pruning needs, and more! By Jason White Last updated: March 4, 2022 | 11 min read Palm trees add the perfect tropical touch to a landscape....

Shrubs Thinking of container planting some hydrangeas this season? Container planting can sometimes be a bit more of an art, than science. In this article, gardening expert and hydrangea enthusiast Jill Drago walks through her top tips for beautiful hydrangea blooms in containers or pots this season! By Jill Drago Last updated: June 21, 2022 | 10 min read Container gardens are truly portable little gardens, they have so many benefits....

Information Orchids are beautiful flowers with sensitive roots. When exposed to too much water, they can succumb to root rot. When that happens, it's important to act quickly to fix the situation. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss looks at each step necessary to fix root rot when it strikes your orchid plants. By Melissa Strauss Last updated: January 4, 2023 | 8 min read Orchids are a wonderful and fascinating family of plants....

Shrubs Are you thinking of adding some flowering azaleas to your garden this season? There are many different types of azaleas, with different growing profiles and bloom times. In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago takes a deeper look at some of the top varieties you can add to your garden this season! By Jill Drago Last updated: December 1, 2022 | 14 min read To know an azalea is to love them....

Plants Trying to figure out if Marigolds can or should be planted next to your lavender this season? These two popular plants are well known garden companions for other plants. But are they also good together? In this article, gardening expert Natalie Leiker examines if it's a good idea or not to plant Marigolds next to Lavender in your garden. By Natalie Leiker Last updated: September 2, 2022 | 6 min read Marigolds are bright, heat-loving plants that are very popular as companion plants amongst home gardeners....

Plants Are you thinking about planting some hostas in your garden, but aren't sure where to start? The best place to look, is usually someone that has experience planting them! In this article, certified master gardener and hosta expert Laura Elsner walks through every step you'll need to follow in order to plant, grow, and care for hostas in your garden! By Laura Elsner Last updated: July 31, 2022 | 22 min read Hostas, sometimes referred to as plantain lilies, are a wonderful genus of low-growing shade perennials....

Information Do you live in the desert but want to grow lavender? Hot, arid climates can create complicated growing conditions for many different plants. In this article, gardening expert and former organic lavender farmer Logan Hailey walks through her top tips for growing lavender in hot, dry, desert climates! By Logan Hailey Last updated: November 16, 2022 | 7 min read Despite its graceful blossoms and scrumptious aroma, lavender is practically as rugged as a cactus....

Flowers Thinking of adding some perennial flowers to your garden but aren't sure which ones to pick? Perhaps some pink perennial flowers are just the right addition to your gardening space! In this article, hobby gardener Jason White takes a look at some popular pink perennial plants, with names and pictures of each! By Jason White Last updated: November 2, 2022 | 22 min read Are you on the hunt for some pink perennial flowers, but aren’t sure which ones are going to be perennial in your zone?...

Houseplants Peace Lilies are beautiful flowers that can add a bit of personality to any garden. But growing them can take a little more patience than many gardeners have. In this article, organic gardening expert Logan Hailey walks through every step you'll need to follow to successfully plant, grow, and care for Peace Lilies. By Logan Hailey Last updated: October 26, 2022 | 11 min read Undemanding and easygoing, peace lilies are a popular hybrid from the Spathiphyllum genus of tropical plants....

Houseplants Thinking of adding a philodendron brandtianum to your houseplant collection but want to know what to expect before you do? These unique philodendrons are also known as the silver leaf philodendron, and have become quite popular as houseplants. In this article, gardening expert Madison Moulton walks through how to plant, grow, and care for Philodendron Brandtianum. By Madison Moulton Last updated: June 22, 2022 | 13 min read Philodendron brandtianum, the Silver Leaf Philodendron, is a pretty plant that is also very easy to grow with the correct care guide....

Flowers Are you looking to add a little pink to your garden this season? Why not add some pink hollyhocks? These beautiful biennials can quickly brighten up your garden space. In this article, gardening expert Paige Foley examines her favorite pink hollyhock varieties, with names and pictures of each! By Paige Foley Last updated: December 14, 2022 | 5 min read Are you in love with the cottage core gardening style?...

Fruit Are you looking for a dwarf fruit tree to place in a smaller garden area? These days, a compact growing space isn't necessarily so limiting. There are actually plenty of small fruit trees you can plant, depending on your hardiness zone. In this article, gardening expert Merideth Corhs looks at some of her favorite fruit trees that come in smaller sizes. By Merideth Cohrs Last updated: November 22, 2022 | 9 min read Do you have a small space in your garden that you’d like to fill up with a fruit tree, but aren’t sure which type to choose?...

Trees Are you looking for some fruit trees to add to your Arizona garden space? Believe it or not, there are a number of different fruit trees that can withstand the desert heat. In this article, gardening expert and former Arizona organic farmer Sarah Hyde walks through her top fruit tree picks for Arizona garden spaces. By Sarah Hyde Last updated: November 22, 2022 | 16 min read Deep canyons, broad desert plains, and rustic mountains define the arid landscape of Arizona....

Information Are the leaves of your poinsettia turning yellow? There are a few reasons this occurs, and some easy fixes to try. In this article, gardening expert Danielle Sherwood explains the most common reasons poinsettia leaves turn yellow, and how you can address the problem. By Danielle Sherwood Last updated: December 23, 2022 | 7 min read No flower says holiday season quite like the poinsettia. They’re the perfect accent plant for festive holiday décor, a popular winter gift, and brighten even the gloomiest of days!...