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Houseplants Keeping your African Violet's blooms going indoors can be a challenge if you aren't setting yourself up for success. Luckliy, there are things most indoor gardeners can do to improve their blooms. In this article, gardening expert Madison Moulton examines her top tips for keeping your African Violets blooming indoors as long as possible! By Madison Moulton Last updated: November 21, 2022 | 10 min read No flowering houseplant collection is complete without African Violets....

Information Are there ants on your garden cucumbers? They could be enjoying your hard grown veggies for a number of different reasons. In this article, gardening expert and former organic farmer Sarah Hyde examines why ants can be attracted to cucumbers, what to do if you notice them, and how to prevent them from coming around your cucumbers in the first place! By Sarah Hyde Last updated: July 28, 2022 | 7 min read You are out in your garden, enjoying a beautiful day when you see an unusual amount of ants on your cucumber plants....

Information Daylily weeds can be very invasive to areas around your home, or your personal gardening space. They can also be quite difficult to get rid of, so it's important to act quickly once you've spotted them. In this article, amateur gardener Jason White examines several different methods to rid yourself of daylilies, and how to stop them from coming back. By Jason White Last updated: March 14, 2022 | 12 min read Here’s something that less experienced gardeners may not know....

Vegetables Are you thinking of adding some dill to your garden? Dill has a variety of different uses, and is quite popular as a flavor in many cooking dishes once dried and added. In this article, gardening expert Taylor Sievers walks you through the easiest way to plant, grow, care for, and harvest dill from your garden. By Taylor Sievers Last updated: March 3, 2022 | 13 min read What’s a plant with a long history of culinary and medicinal use that attracts beneficial insects and pollinators and is easy to grow in the garden?...

Plants Are you looking for some late season perennials you can plant? Fear not! There are actually several perennials you can put in the ground, even in the heat of the summer. In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago examines her favorite perennials you can plant in the month of August! By Jill Drago Last updated: September 28, 2022 | 8 min read As I sit here, I am looking around my gardens thinking, “What do I have here that blooms in August?...

Information Are you thinking of adding a new houseplant to your office space, but typically don't keep the area well lit? Perhaps you want to know what type of artificial light you need to get your plant if the room it's in is too dark? Maybe you just want to know what happens when you leave a plant in a dark room for too long? Find out what happens to plants when they don't get enough light!...

Information Are you unsure when you should be pruning your camellias this season? Camellias can be tricky plants. There are certain times of year that are better for pruning, and some that you should avoid. In this article, we look at best times each season to prune camellias. By Melissa Strauss Last updated: October 22, 2022 | 6 min read In many of the most noteworthy southern gardens, there is a beautiful flowering shrub that stands alone as a prolific winter bloomer....

Flowers Thinking of adding some bright yellow blooms to your garden this year? The good news is that there's no shortage of yellow flowers to brighten up your planting space. From perennials to annuals, there's plenty of beautiful yellow blooms to go around. In this article, we take a look at some of the most popular yellow flowers for your flower garden. By Jason White Last updated: September 8, 2022 | 26 min read Adding yellow flowers to your garden can brighten up just about any garden space....

Fruit Are you tired of paying for expensive avocados? It's not too difficult to grow your own instead. Depending on the hardiness zone you live in, Avocado trees can grow fairly easily, with less maintenance than other fruit producing trees. In this article, gardening expert Madison Moulton discusses everything you need to know to grow avocados successfully, from seed to harvest. By Madison Moulton Last updated: February 18, 2022 | 16 min read Interest in avocados has exploded over the past few years....

Flowers It's hard to settle on just one type of canna lily to grow. There are many different varieties, with different shapes and bloom colors. In this article, gardening expert Paige Folely examines her favorite types of canna lilies you can grow this season! By Paige Foley Last updated: October 31, 2022 | 15 min read Canna lilies are flowering plants in the genus Canna. Despite the name, canna lilies aren’t lilies at all....

Houseplants Are you thinking of adding a Hoya Krimson Queen to your houseplant collection? These popular succulents are a great addition to any indoor garden. In this article, gardening expert and houseplant enthusiast Madison Moulton takes you through all you need to know about the Hoya Krimson Queen and their care. By Madison Moulton Last updated: October 11, 2022 | 12 min read For a versatile plant with a bit of an edge, look no further than the Krimson Queen Hoya....

Houseplants Jessenia Pothos plants are a newer variety of the popular Epipremnum aureum. It has become more popular over the last few years due to its lighter green marbling, and hardy nature. In this article, organic gardening expert Logan Hailey walks through how to plant, grow, and care for Jessenia Pothos broken down by each step of the process. By Logan Hailey Last updated: June 3, 2022 | 11 min read Jessenia Pothos is a beautiful marbled variety of the popular tropical houseplant, Epipremnum aureum....

Trees Looking for some trees that may grow well in your Florida yard, or garden? In this article, you'll learn about many different trees that will grow fantastically in the Sunshine State's hardiness zone, as well as many trees that are completely native to the region. By Jason White Last updated: November 29, 2022 | 18 min read Florida’s hot, humid climate means that many types of trees will flourish here....

Flowers Thinking about planting some orange tulips in your garden, but aren't quite sure where to start? There are many different orange tulip varieties to choose from, depending on your hardiness zone. In this article, certified master gardener Liz Jaros examines her favorite tulips that bloom in vibrant shades of orange. By Liz Jaros Last updated: November 29, 2022 | 7 min read Like the sun itself, intensifying in spring to warm our winter-weary hearts, tulips always deliver a bright and cheerful message in the landscape....

Flowers If you have a shaded gardening area, finding the right flowers to plant can be quite a challenge. It's important to have the right balance of sunlight for perennials to come back year after year. In this article, hobby gardener Jason White looks at 31 shade loving perennials that will come back each year if properly cared for. By Jason White Last updated: October 12, 2022 | 13 min read Before planting your garden, you need to plan your flower garden based on the amount of sun they receive....

Information If your pothos plant has brown stems, you may be wondering why this happens! There's actually a few different reasons that your plant may be showing these signs, so it's important to properly diagnose why it happens. In this article, gardening expert Madison Moulton examines why Pothos have brown stems, and what you can do to prevent it from happening, or fix it if it's already happened. By Madison Moulton Last updated: December 2, 2022 | 7 min read Most houseplant enthusiasts have at least one type of Pothos in their collection....

Plants If you are struggling to properly plant hostas in pots or containers this season, you've come to the right place! Hostas are a shade garden favorite, and grow spectacularly in pots or containers. In this article, gardening expert Laura Elsner provides her top tips for growing beautiful container hostas this season! By Laura Elsner Last updated: October 28, 2022 | 13 min read Hostas are one of the most popular shade perennials....

Vines If you are struggling with getting your climbing hydrangea to train up a trellis or a fence, you've come to the right place! Climbing hydrangea is extremely beautiful, but can also be quite picky about where and how it climbs. In this article, gardening expert and hydrangea enthusiast Jill Drago takes you her top tips to properly train your climbing hydrangea to climb where you want it to. By Jill Drago Last updated: June 9, 2022 | 7 min read Do you love hydrangeas and want to add more to your garden?...

Plants Just because July is here, doesn't mean you can't make some changes in your garden by adding a few new perennials. There are plenty of options, regardless of the type of space you need to fill. In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago hand picks her favorite perennials that you can still plant in the month of July! By Jill Drago Last updated: November 9, 2022 | 9 min read In most parts of the United States, your July garden is in the full swing of summer....

Plants Let's face it, weeds can cause garden problems for gardeners. While some types of weeds can be nice looking, they can also be invasive. It can be difficult to identify each type of weed and prevent them from taking over your entire garden. Keep in mind that many weeds are good for pollinators, so it may be worth relocating them to another area, or leaving them be. In this article, we help you identify the most common types of weeds, with photos of each....