Summer often brings visions of thriving gardens, but in drought-prone regions, the reality is far more complicated. This rings true, particularly this year, when many areas got significantly less snow this winter. In Salt Lake City, many residents are openly discussing whether to plant at all this year, and a growing number are deciding against …
Gardening
While all lavender is edible, you probably don’t want to throw just any lavender buds into your cookies — they might come out of the oven tasting like soap! Of course, everyone will have a different favorite lavender variety to cook with, and some may even have varying preferences based on the type of recipe …
Tomatoes are the crown jewel of any garden, prized for their flavor, versatility, and health benefits. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a beginner, unlocking the secrets to a bountiful tomato harvest can transform your gardening experience. Tomatoes may be beloved, but they’re also famously particular. They demand the right balance of warmth, nutrients, airflow, …
Every spring, the same scene plays out in backyards across the country. The forecast has been warm for two weeks. The garden center is packed. Tomato seedlings are flying off the tables at $6 a piece, and pepper starts are not far behind. Gardeners load their carts, drive home, and tuck in dozens of transplants, …
Millions of cups of tea are brewed every single day across the globe by thirsty people. Most individuals toss the wet leaves directly into the trash bin without a second glance at the waste. Those discarded remnants actually hold incredible value for your plants and soil health. You can easily transform this daily refuse into …
Your peonies look perfectly healthy. The foliage is lush, the stems are strong, and the plant is clearly alive and well. But for the third spring in a row, there are no blooms. Not even a bud. If that sentence describes your garden right now, you are not imagining things, and you are not alone. …
The journey to buy a house often seems complicated and intimidating for those doing it for the first time. You spend hours browsing online listings and imagining your future life inside a new space. The path from viewing photos to signing papers holds many unexpected challenges that surprise even the most prepared buyers. Most successful …
Every summer, American gardeners collectively pour billions of gallons of water onto their soil, only to lose 30–50% of it to evaporation before it ever touches a root. The answer to this problem was solved over 4,000 years ago. The technique is called olla irrigation, and it is arguably the most water-efficient gardening method ever …
Creating a natural boundary around your yard gives you a comfortable outdoor space to relax. Many homeowners look for ways to block sightlines from busy streets or neighboring windows without building a tall wooden fence. Living screens provide a beautiful alternative that softens the landscape while delivering the separation you need. Selecting the right plants …
Pink shade perennials are a great way to bring a nice pop of color to your garden in late spring or late summer. From pale pink to bright pink, there are different flowers with different shapes and sizes to consider. If you’re looking for pretty perennials that do well in shady areas, this list is …