If left alone, tomato plants will spread across your garden beds, creating a big, messy pile of foliage. Trying to harvest through that mess of leaves can be a challenge busy gardeners don’t need, not to mention that extra space a sprawling tomato plant can take up. However, using various staking methods, you can cultivate …

As the growing your own food movement gains momentum, many people are considering keeping bees in their backyard. People who are entertaining this idea have questions about starting this endeavor. One of the main questions asked is about the safety aspect of keeping bees. Can you keep bees safely in your backyard? It is safe …

Nothing is more frustrating than garden enemies and pests destroying everything you have worked for. However, it’s more common than you think. Numerous types of pests exist, and they can quickly ruin a great garden. You might find that pests come at certain times of the year or that you have several different garden enemies …

Have you ever sat beneath the branches of a stately weeping willow in full bloom in late winter? Or have you ever taken in the sight of a weeping cherry tree in full flower in the spring? If you have, you know how lovely the weeping habit can be. Trees with weeping habits are among …

What do Japanese beetles eat? If you’ve had to deal with them, you know they like your garden! Japanese beetles are a worry for many home gardeners and for major farmers who run commercial farms. These beetles are known for destroying many plants at an alarming rate. Understanding what these beetles eat is a great …

Birds are amazing little cheerleaders! They constantly brighten my days with their sweet songs and beautiful colors. They’re such a joy to watch and hear each day.  Is your garden bird-friendly? Because if it’s not, you’re missing out. I’m going to share how to create a garden for the birds, so you too can enjoy …

The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and it’s time to start thinking about garden planning. May is the time of year when beautiful annuals start making their way into local garden shops and big box stores, opening Pandora’s box on all the summer possibilities! While perennials come back year after year, you might …

Hydrangeas are a flower power plant for summer gardens. They grow in hard-to-fill niches in garden plantings, or they can dominate a well-watered area near the house or on the shady side of the lawn. Hydrangeas produce eye-catching heads of flowers in white, pink, lavender, purple, or rose that change colors as they begin to …

Nothing lifts a garden’s mood quite like the burst of bright yellow blooms—even when the skies are gray. Yellow flowering trees don’t just add color; they bring warmth, light, and a sense of cheer that can transform any outdoor space. Whether you’re designing a fresh landscape or adding to an established one, there’s always room …

Hummingbirds are tiny gems in our gardens. These minute birds hover almost magically and fill our gardens with iridescent color. But maybe you find yourself asking: What do hummingbirds eat? Many gardeners and birdwatchers love to put out feeders with artificial sweeteners to attract these tiny, beautiful birds to their gardens. They are so much …