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Houseplants Did you recently welcome a new monstera plant into your indoor garden, but aren't sure how much water they need, or how often to water them? Underwatering and overwatering are both common monstera problems, so it's important to get it right. In this article, gardening expert and houseplant enthusiast Madison Moulton explains the proper amount of moisture your monstera plants need. By Madison Moulton Last updated: January 10, 2023 | 7 min read Watering is one of the most vital aspects of houseplant care....

Flowers If you’re thinking of planting flowers in your garden this year, impatiens plants are a great addition! Impatiens are one of the most popular annual flowers due to their brightly colored blooms, low maintenance, and ability to thrive in shady areas. In this article, gardening expert and suburban homesteader, Merideth Cohrs, walks you through every step needed to successfully plant, grow, and care for impatiens. By Merideth Cohrs Last updated: April 5, 2022 | 20 min read Back in my 20s when I knew nothing about plants or gardening, impatiens were the very first flowering plant I chose to try and grow....

Vegetables Tomatoes are a gardener's best friend. They are commonly added to the gardens of beginning gardeners, and expert green thumbs alike. To get the perfect harvest, you need a combination of the right conditions, and a bit of luck. In this article, gardening expert and farm owner Taylor Sievers examines how to plant, grow, and care for tomatoes in your garden this growing season. By Taylor Sievers Last updated: October 4, 2022 | 23 min read Would it be summertime without the image of bright red tomatoes piled high on country roadside stands and farmer’s market tables?...

Information Trying to figure out how to keep squash vine borers away from your garden squash this season? These pests wreak havoc on zucchini, and other types of squash every year. In this article, suburban homesteader and gardening expert Merideth Cohrs provides some of her top tips for keeping your squash safe from this common garden pest. By Merideth Cohrs Last updated: May 20, 2022 | 9 min read When it comes to gardening, some pests are worse than others....

Flowers Are you struggling to get your orchid to bloom again? Encouraging them to bloom again is a mystery to many gardeners. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss takes you through nine simple steps to maximize your chances of getting your orchids to rebloom beautifully once again. By Melissa Strauss Last updated: January 3, 2023 | 8 min read So, you bought or were gifted a colorful orchid in bloom, and you’ve enjoyed every minute of those gorgeous exotic flowers....

Fruit Are you attempting to prune your blueberry bushes this season, but aren't sure where to start? Pruning can be more of an art form, especially with difficult shrubs like the blueberry. In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen walks through how to prune blueberry shrubs in just a few easy steps! By Liessa Bowen Last updated: January 8, 2023 | 4 min read Blueberry bushes can be large or small, but eventually, they all start to look a bit messy....

Shrubs Looking to add some camellias to your garden this season, but aren't sure which to choose? There are many different types of camellias, so picking just one can be a bit difficult! In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss walks through her favorite camellia varieties, with names and pictures of each! By Melissa Strauss Last updated: October 5, 2022 | 14 min read If you’re looking for a hardy, low maintenance flowering shrub that blooms during the cooler months, the camellia is a magical plant with wide reaching appeal....

Succulents Looking for a unique succulent to add to your indoor or outdoor garden? Why not try a Haworthia plant? There are many different types of this popular plant to choose from. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss looks at the many different types of Haworthia varieties you can grow! By Melissa Strauss Last updated: December 21, 2022 | 9 min read Haworthia are wonderful, small succulent plants that are native to Southern Africa....

Houseplants Thinking of adding a plant to your bathroom, but aren't sure which one to pick in order to soak up that bathroom humidity? In this article, we've laid out a comprehensive list of plants that will thrive in your bathroom, and take all the humidity you can give them! By Jason White Last updated: August 22, 2022 | 10 min read Ah, the bathroom. It’s the place where you go to get clean....

Houseplants Want to know how long Hoyas live? This popular genus doesn’t have a lifespan that’s easy to define, dependent on a number of characteristics in their care and conditions. Gardening expert Madison Moulton discusses Hoya lifespan, including 9 ways to make your Hoya live longer. By Madison Moulton Last updated: July 7, 2022 | 8 min read Hoyas are fast becoming one of the most popular houseplants. With juicy leaves in interesting shapes and colors, as well as their bright, fragrant flowers, it’s not hard to see why....

Flowers Are you thinking of adding some flowers to your garden but aren't sure which ones to add this season? The chrysanthemum is one of the most popular flowers in the entire world. In this article, flower expert and farm owner Taylor Sievers walks through how to get the best results when you plant, grow, and care for chrysanthemums in your garden. By Taylor Sievers Last updated: December 9, 2022 | 26 min read We’ve all felt it....

Shrubs If you've planted camellias, then you know there's nothing more exciting than watching their beautiful and prolific blooms. But when do they start blooming in the season, and how long do they bloom? In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss walks through everything you need to know when it comes to camellias and their bloom schedule. By Melissa Strauss Last updated: December 26, 2022 | 4 min read If you are new to the world of camellias, you may be curious about their blooming patterns in addition to what their life cycle looks like....

Flowers Do you struggle to keep your fall chrysanthemums alive during the blooming season? Fall mums are picky plants, and it's not uncommon to see them die quickly if not properly cared for. In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen shares her top tips to keep your mums alive this fall. By Liessa Bowen Last updated: October 28, 2022 | 7 min read Mums abound during the autumn months. From farmers markets to roadside stands, grocery stores to garden centers, it seems that Mums are everywhere....

Flowers Black-Eyed Susans are some of the most popular flowers across the United States. But when you plant them in your garden, can you expect deer to come and eat them? Garden and flower expert Taylor Sievers walks through what to expect from deer when you plant rudbeckia in your garden. By Taylor Sievers Last updated: May 23, 2022 | 6 min read While some people may delight at the sight of a handful of deer traipsing around their backyard, don’t be surprised when you see your zealous gardener friend being thrown into a frenzy at the sight of a mere hoofprint next to their beloved garden....

Plants Coleus is a versatile shrub, that grows well in shady areas/ Some varieties that can grow quite well in sunny spaces. Growing coleus in your garden can provide that additional "pop" of color that you may be missing. In this article, certified master gardener and coleus enthusiast Laura Elsner teaches you how to plant, grow, and care for coleus! By Laura Elsner Last updated: August 24, 2022 | 20 min read Flowers come and go in a garden, but the foliage is constant....

Flowers Thinking of planting some peonies, but aren't sure which ones to plant? There are many different types of peonies, that have different colors and growing conditions. In this article, certified master gardener Laura Elsner walks through her favorite peony varieties to add to your garden this season. By Laura Elsner Last updated: October 20, 2022 | 21 min read Peonies are that classic garden flower that brings a garden to life when they’re in bloom....

Plants Are you thinking of adding a poinsettia to your holiday decor this season? This festive tropical plant has become the quintessential holiday floral. With many new options and colors on the market, there is sure to be a poinsettia that's perfect for your home! In this article, gardening expert Danielle Sherwood takes you through all you need to know about poinsettias and their care. By Danielle Sherwood Last updated: December 23, 2022 | 15 min read Poinsettias are a beloved international symbol of the holiday season....

Information Are you growing delphinium this season, but want to make sure you have absolutely beautiful blooms? In this article, certified master gardener Laura Elsner walks through the most common mistakes both novice and experienced gardeners make when it comes to growing delphinium in their garden! By Laura Elsner Last updated: November 11, 2022 | 8 min read Delphiniums are the stars of summer. After the peonies finish off spring with a bang, it is the delphinium’s turn to do their thing....

Plants Are you looking for some plants that can grow in an indoor or outdoor pond? Finding the right types of floating plants for pond gardens can be a bit of a challenge! Luckily, there are many different options you can choose from. In this article, we take a look at our favorite plants that can thrive in outdoor or indoor ponds! By Jason White Last updated: October 10, 2022 | 10 min read There are a number of plants that thrive in water or around the edges of ponds and waterways....

Vegetables Cabbage is a fairly common plant that's grown by many gardeners across all skill levels. It has a variety of different uses, and is easy to care for. In this article, organic gardening expert Logan Hailey examines every step you need to take in order to plant, grow, and care for cabbage in your garden. By Logan Hailey Last updated: August 5, 2022 | 18 min read Whether in coleslaw or winter soups, sauerkraut, or sautees, cabbage is a staple in nearly every cuisine....