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Are you considering growing nasturtiums with your vegetables this season, but aren't sure if you should? Not only can you grow them together, but there's actually benefits to doing so! In this article, suburban homesteader and gardening expert Merideth Cohrs walks through 11 reasons to plant vegetables and nasturtiums together this season.
Have a few shady spots in your yard or patio garden that needs some perking up? Want to maximize your square-foot space under the tall tomatoes but it is somewhat shaded? Discover new herbal flavors that take your cooking to the next level, grown right outside your kitchen window. Gardening expert Sarah Hyde offers 15 herbs that can grow well in part shade.
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!
Trying to figure out if you should put some coffee grounds on your tomatoes in your garden this season, but aren't sure if coffee grounds are good or bad for tomatoes? In this article, suburban homesteader and gardening expert Merideth Cohrs examines if coffee grounds are safe for tomatoes, or if there are other alternatives.
Spinach is a vegetable garden staple for many gardeners. But companion planting successfully can be the difference between bountiful yield and a wasted harvest. In this article, organic gardening expert Logan Hailey looks at her favorite spinach companion plants, as well as what you should never plant with spinach.
Begonias are a favorite plant of many, and with good reason. Their hardy nature and beautiful blooms can transform any outdoor or indoor garden space. In this article, certified master gardener and begonia enthusiast Laura Elsner examines some of the top begonia varieties for your indoor or outdoor garden space.
Are you thinking of adding some chrysanthemums to your garden, but aren't sure if they take direct sun, partial shade, or need a mostly shaded area? Getting your mums the right amount of sunlight is critical for their well being and longevity. In this article, we take a look at the mum's preferred sun conditions, and where you should be planting them!
Thinking of propagating a new houseplant from just leaves, but aren't sure which one is the best fit for your indoor garden space? There are a number of houseplants that can grow from leaves alone, provided they have the right care. In this article, gardening expert Madison Moulton looks at her favorite houseplants that will grow from just leaves!
Looking to add some blue asters to your garden, but aren't sure which ones to add? There are many different blue aster varieties to choose from, so making the choice can be a bit difficult! In this article, we take a look at some of the top varieties of blue asters you can add to your garden space, as well as which hardiness zones they prefer.
Thinking of planting some hostas in pots or containers, but aren't sure what to plant them with? Hostas can companion plant well with many different options, but which ones will perform in a tight space like a pot, or container? In this article, certified master gardener Laura Elsner walks through her favorite hosta companions when container planting in your garden.
Dahlias can succum to many different diseases. While there are many different types of disease that try to plague these beautiful flowers, the good news is there are ways you can prevent, and treat them. In this article, certified master gardener Liz Jaros examines the most common dahlia diseases. You'll also learn how to identify, treat, and prevent them.
Companion planting can be a critical part of any garden's success. So, if you are planting strawberries this season, luckily, you have plenty of options to companion plant with your strawberries. In this article, organic gardening expert Logan Hailey examines her favorite plants to plant with strawberries!
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.
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!
Looking to maximize the length of time your pansies bloom this season? Pansies are a welcome addition to any garden, but their blooms may fade depending on the situation. In this article, certified master gardener Laura Elsner walks through her top tips to keep your pansies blooming for as long as possible this season!
Thinking of adding a Philodendron to your flourishing houseplant collection? Philodendron gloriosum, with classically large heart-shaped leaves and silvery veins, is a great choice. In this article, gardening and houseplant expert Madison Moulton goes through everything you need to know to successfully plant, grow and care for the Philodendron gloriosum.
Want to know how to grow and care for the popular N’Joy Pothos? This compact cultivar has similar needs to other Pothos plants, with some additional care to maintain its variegation. Gardening expert Madison Moulton breaks down what you need to grow, plant and care for Pothos N’Joy.
Thinking of adding some pansies to your garden this season? Pansies can be the perfect compliment to many different flower combinations and make an easy-to-care for flower in your flower garden. In this article, certified master gardener Laura Elsner walks through how to plant, grow, and care for pansies this season!
