Getting Your Garden Ready for Winter

10 Essential Tips to Prepare Your Garden for Winter (and Get a Head Start on Spring)   As the last of the fall colors fade and the days grow shorter, it’s time to start thinking about putting your garden to bed for the winter. Whether you’re up in the chilly North or enjoying a milder […]

DIY Porch Pot Ideas for the Holidays.

Twelve Amazing Plants for a Beautiful Winter Display We may earn an affiliate commission when you purchase through links on our site. Here’s how it works. Bring festive cheer to your doorstep with a gorgeous holiday porch pot! These seasonal arrangements, brimming with evergreens, berries, and textured branches, are a fun and creative way to […]

How to Create a Low-Maintenance Garden for Busy People

How to Create a Low-Maintenance Garden for Busy People A garden can be a relaxing retreat, but maintaining one can sometimes feel like a full-time job. For those with busy schedules, it might seem impossible to enjoy a beautiful outdoor space without spending hours of upkeep. The good news is, creating a low-maintenance garden is […]

10 Must-Have Gardening Tools for Beginners: Smart Picks to Get Started

Shovel, gloves, wheelbarrow—every gardener needs the basics. Here are 10 must-have tools to get started! Attention gardeners, beginners and pros! Picking the right tools can feel overwhelming—you often don’t know what you need until you need it. Here’s a simple guide to essential gardening tools. Learn what each tool does and why it’s a must-have. […]

5 Beginner Gardening Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)

Starting your garden? Mistakes happen—it’s part of learning. But some missteps are easy to avoid if you know what to look for. Here are five common mistakes new gardeners make and how to sidestep them for a thriving garden. 1. Choosing the Wrong Plants for Your Area Grabbing that gorgeous plant at the nursery is […]

10 Houseplants Anyone Can Grow Indoors

10 Houseplants Anyone Can Grow Indoors Growing houseplants can be just as rewarding as cultivating your outdoor garden—and sometimes even easier! If you’ve been starting seeds outdoors in the summer, don’t pack away your seed starter kits when the cold hits. Use them to grow beautiful indoor plants that will brighten your home all winter. […]

Pest Control Methods to Protect Your Garden

Pest Control Methods to Protect Your Garden Dealing with garden pests is something every gardener will face sooner or later, no matter what you’re growing. The good news? There are plenty of non-toxic ways to manage them. For example, you can remove larger insects by hand or knock them off plants with a strong jet […]

5 Plastic Products to Avoid in Your Garden (and What to Use Instead)

Want a healthier garden and a happier planet? Reducing plastic in your garden is a great place to start. Here are five common plastic items to ditch and simple, eco-friendly swaps to make your garden greener. 1. Plastic Pots and Planters Plastic pots are cheap, but they can leach harmful chemicals into your soil—especially when […]

7 Gardening Products Experts Never Buy (Save Your Money!)

Gardening can be rewarding, but it’s easy to spend too much on things you don’t really need. Experts reveal seven items they skip—and why you should too. 1. High-Tech Watering Systems Watering is essential, but fancy irrigation systems aren’t. While automated systems can save time, they disconnect you from your garden’s needs. Many experienced gardeners […]