Punxsutawney Phil might have seen his shadow and predicted another six weeks of winter, but now is the time to get your gardening started. Depending on where you live in the US, you can start planting several fruits and vegetables, even if there’s a threat of an unexpected frost. Some plants do extremely well in …
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The new Martha Stewart hybrid tea rose is creating a “buzz” even before bees have a chance to taste its sweet pollen. The queen of gardening herself shared her excitement in a recent Instagram post about the stunning new variety, calling it “glorious, highly scented, and beautifully colored.” She also thanked Danielle Dall’Armi of Rose …
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, which means beautiful roses will soon be filling many homes and offices. But these romantic blossoms don’t have to be just temporary gifts. With the help of a humble kitchen staple, you can transform your Valentine’s roses into living plants that will flower for years to come. Recently, …
Americans are diving headfirst into do-it-yourself (DIY) projects—literally. A new survey by Frontdoor reveals that 98% of U.S. homeowners have tackled at least one DIY project, and the momentum isn’t slowing down. Three out of four plan to take on another in 2025. What’s fueling this surge? A blend of cost savings, personal satisfaction, and …
A TikTok video is making waves, proving that you don’t need a big budget to start your dream garden. Posted by @oghappycakes, the clip takes viewers on a quick tour of Dollar Tree’s gardening section, showing affordable planters, seeds, and decorations that can help transform any space into a little green oasis — without spending …
Gardening isn’t just about growing plants anymore—it’s about creating spaces that feel personal, sustainable, and connected to the world around us. The 2025 Garden Trends Report reveals a shift toward reclaiming urban spaces, unplugging from digital noise, and designing gardens that engage all of our senses. From bringing back greenery to our cities to curating …
If you’ve never gardened before, it may seem a daunting project to undertake. But don’t let that stop you! If you start out with easy plants, you’ll get the hang of it in no time. Gardening takes patience and a bit of know-how. Each plant has different needs, but those differences are minor in the …
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, …
You’ve likely seen those evil ant-looking insects with wicked pincers at the tip of their abdomen in your house and heard creepy stories as a child of them crawling in people’s ears. Yet despite their terrible reputation and intimidating appearance, earwigs rarely cause problems either in the home or in the garden. However, if you …
Because it is a Mediterranean herb, lavender thrives in poor, dry soils. I often get asked, does it need fertilizer? The short answer is probably not. But depending on your specific growing conditions, you may need to amend the soil to improve drainage, adjust pH levels, or even, yes, add nutrients. Here we will explore …