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Are you considering adding some color to your garden by adding some cosmos into the mix? Flowering cosmos plants are relatively easy to grow, and can provide very vibrant colors to any home or garden. In this article, gardening and flower expert Taylor Sievers walks through everything you need to know about planting, growing, and caring for the flowering cosmos plant.
Are you considering adding some succulents to your rocks in your garden? Perhaps you are thinking of planting some succulents using rocks in a bowl as the soil? If you do, are you wondering if your succulent will even grow correctly? In this article, we examine everything you need to know about planting succulents in rock beds, or bowls of rocks!
Trying to find the best fertilizers for your zucchini plants but aren't sure which formula to pick? The right fertilizer will depend on a variety of factors, including your climate, watering schedule, sun availability, and more. In this article, hobby gardener Jason White reviews our favorite Zucchini fertilizers.
If you've found rabbits in your garden, chances are they've chewed through some of your harvest. Finding these little creatures roaming around your garden can be maddening, but the good news is that there's some solutions. In this article, we examine what to do when you find rabbits in your garden, and how you can prevent them from coming back.
Are you thinking of adding some strawberries to your garden, but aren't sure how long they are going to take to grow? The answer may actually surprise you, as it depends on time of year, soil, geographic location and more. In this article, we explore how long it takes for strawberries to grow, and what to do if you are running into problems.
Sedum flowers can brighten up just about any garden. But growing them can be challenging if you've not grown them before. There are several factors you'll need to plan for before adding them into your garden. In this article, gardening and flower expert Taylor Sievers walks through every step you'll need to follow for a perfect Sedum bloom during your next growing season.
Are you looking to add some green flowers to your garden, but aren't sure which ones might look the best? There are many different flowers that are green when they bloom, but not all are well suited for every climate or geographic location. In this article, we take a look at our favorite flowers that are green in color, and will look fantastic in gardens, in just about every hardiness zone.
Trying to figure out why your elephant ear plant's leaves are turning yellow or brown? The good news is, that many of the reasons why this happens are quite common and not something to be overly worried about. Some causes are more fixable that others. In this article, you'll learn all the different reasons why your elephant ear plant's leaves may be turning yellow or brown.
If you are starting a new vegetable garden, it's only natural to wonder about which pests are harmful, and which are beneficial to your new found veggie patch. Butterflies are a bug, that frequent areas with plants that flower or bloom. But are butterflies good or bad for vegetable gardens? Should you keep them away from your new veggie patch? Organic gardening specialist Logan Hailey answers this question.
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!
Do you want to try growing your own ginger at home? It’s easier than you think. Ginger is a carefree tropical plant that tastes far better home-grown than store-bought. It has many uses which include cooking, seasoning, and more. Gardening expert Madison Moulton discusses everything you need to know about growing this globally popular spice.
Did you end up with more cucumber than you thought you would after your most recent harvest? If so, you may be thinking of freezing it in order to keep it good for as long as possible. But is that the best idea, and how long does it keep after being frozen? In this article, we examine if you should freeze cucumber, and how long it will stay good for if you do.
Are you thinking of adding a coleus plant to your indoor or outdoor garden, but aren't sure how long this plant will live if you do? These plants can have different lifespans depending on where they are planted, and on their biology. In this article, amateur gardener Jason White looks at the average lifespan of the coleus plant.
Trying to find the best fertilizer for your squash before planting season hits? Maybe you are just looking to increase the size or health of this amazing veggie in your garden? In this article, we take a review our favorite fertilizers for squash, and take an in-depth look at each of each type, including organic options, and non-organic options.
Are you growing basil in your garden, but aren't sure how much sun or shade it should be getting? Basil can be tricky when trying to make sure it gets enough sun. In this article, gardening expert Taylor Sievers guides you through exactly the right amount of sun your basil should be getting on a daily basis.
Are you going to start planting some Cantaloupe this season, but aren't sure which type to plant? You may not be aware, but there are actually many different types of cantaloupes to choose from. In this article, organic gardening expert Logan Hailey examines 21 different types of cantaloupe cultivars that you may want to add to your garden, depending on your soil type, climate, and geographic location.
When starting your very own organic garden, you may be curious if certain fertilizers are safe to use. Miracle-Gro is a commercially available fertilizer, and you may be asking yourself if this product is safe to use given its popularity. In this article, organic gardening expert Logan Hailey examines if Miracle Gro's products are safe and effective to use when gardening organically.
Mint is a favorite of many gardeners because of how quickly it grows, and the many uses it brings. But just how much sun does mint actually need to grow? Can mint grow in the shade? In this article, gardening and flower expert Taylor Sievers answers these questions and more!