If you’re a little late to the gardening party this year, don’t worry, we’ve all been there. Whether life got busy, the weather didn’t cooperate, or you’re just a self-proclaimed “impatient gardener,” there’s still time to fill your yard with vibrant blooms. Believe it or not, you can go from bare soil to beautiful flowers…
There is a moment, standing at the edge of Keukenhof in the Netherlands, surrounded by seven million tulips blazing in every shade of coral, cream, and crimson, when the difference between a good holiday and an unforgettable one becomes perfectly clear. A great botanical garden does not just show you plants. It changes how you…
Gardening has always belonged to women. The difference now is that more of them have platforms and recognition than ever before, and audiences are paying attention. Whether you want design inspiration, practical growing advice, or simply a voice that makes you want to get outside, these are the famous women gardeners leading the field in…
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…
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 are all common hurdles pet owners know about and, better yet, know how to get over. But what about plants?…
Whether your plant-care style is more “forgetful waterer” or “windowsill curator,” there’s a succulent out there with your name on it. These drought-tolerant beauties come in all shapes and colors from delicate trailing strings to sculptural rosettes and they don’t ask for much in return. Just give them the right light, the occasional drink, and…
Colorful flowers make your yard pop as nothing else can. They are like the finishing touches of the artist’s brush that bring the canvas of your yard to life. There are so many beautiful flowers, vegetables, and other plants to choose from! Let’s explore some of them today. Before heading out to the garden center…
That brown, leafless plant you’ve been staring at all winter may not be gone; it may just be dormant. Before you pull it out and reach for a replacement, it’s worth taking two minutes to find out. The most common gardening mistake in late winter isn’t overwatering or underwatering. It’s discarding a perfectly healthy dormant…
The garden has always belonged to women, and yet, for most of recorded history, the world arranged things as though it hadn’t. Women weeded the estates of the wealthy without credit, designed in private, wrote under scrutiny, and were turned away from institutions that could have formalized what they already knew. On International Women’s Day,…