You spend a lot of time caring for your garden, making it look the best it can. Then, along comes a cluster of weeds, threatening to ruin your hard work. Weeds are plants, too, but they’re often not welcome in our garden because they are unsightly, they can cause damage, and they grow extremely fast, …

So, you’ve been in the gardening game for a bit, and you are looking to level up, so to speak. That might mean looking for new plants to try or new techniques. One valuable technique that can help diversify and improve your crops is something called companion planting. Essentially, companion planting is an age-old gardening …

Have you ever wanted to grow your own vegetables, but don’t have the space for a full-fledged garden? Don’t let that stop you. There are plenty of ways you can still nurture your green thumb and grow your own food. You just have to get creative. Fortunately, the world of gardening has expanded so much …

Butterflies and bees are important garden visitors — they’re both pollinators, which means they help plants reproduce. When planning your garden, you might want to consider ways to attract these helpful insects. They fertilize plants and keep nature’s cycle going. But how can you make your yard pollinator-friendly? It’s all in what, when, and how …

If you have a green thumb but little space to nurture all the plants you love, it’s time to take up vertical gardening. And the best part is you, get to be creative! Vertical gardens are so useful in compact spaces, but you can set one up anywhere, especially if you want to increase your …

Spring is almost upon us, and that usually brings out the inner gardener in many of us. But there are many houseplants you can use to brighten up your space all year long that are perfect even for beginners. If you’re new to plant life or simply struggle to keep anything green alive, all hope …

Without a doubt, weeding is the worst part of gardening. You’ve worked hard to get your plants in place and are looking forward to your rewards, only for invasive weeds to strangle your efforts. Some gardeners may claim they get satisfaction from clearing weeds, but they are definitely in the minority. If only there were …

Anyone who owns pets knows how hard it can be to make sure you have everything you need to keep them safe and happy. The right food, enough water, and a nice place to sleep — these are all common hurdles pet owners know about and, better yet, know how to get over.  But what …

Growing plants, whether inside or outside of the home, can be a rewarding hobby. There is a huge sense of satisfaction when your efforts are rewarded by beautiful blooms and crops of delicious fruits and vegetables. Home gardening doesn’t have to be expensive: most plants can be purchased for just a few dollars, but at …

Winter doesn’t seem like the best time to be a gardener. There is very little to do, other than some general maintenance, but the cold weather doesn’t encourage you to get outside and make any progress. Nothing is growing, and spring seems so far away. It can be frustrating, but the warmer months are on …