11 Essential Soil Ingredients You Should Add To Your Raised Beds
If your raised beds need a boost, these 11 soil ingredients are the secret sauce. Easy to mix in, they lead to healthier plants, richer …
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19 Plants That Look Great In Garden Centers—But Crash Once You Get Them Home
It’s easy to fall for a gorgeous plant display at the garden center—but not every beauty is built to last. Some plants are grown in …
Is Your Orchid Epiphytic Or Not? Why It Matters—And 15 Ways To Treat It Right For Amazing Blooms
Orchids vary widely in how they grow, and identifying an epiphytic type is key to providing the right care. These orchids naturally anchor themselves to …
13 Plants You Should Be Pruning Now For Epic Summer Blooms (Plus 4 That Hate Being Cut)
Want your garden to explode with color this summer? The secret isn’t just in what you plant—it’s in what you prune. Right now is the …
15 Plants You Must Stake To Keep Upright (Plus 5 That Grow Strong On Their Own)
Some plants just can’t stand on their own—and that’s okay, we all need a little support sometimes! In my garden, I’ve had tall flowers topple …
14 Plants That You Should Never Grow Next To Your Cucumbers
When I first dipped my toes into gardening, cucumbers were the stars of my veggie dreams. But like most beginners, I learned the hard way—there’s …
23 Plants To Grow In Tomato Cages Besides Tomatoes (And More Surprising Options)
Tomato cages aren’t just for tomatoes—who knew, right? I started using mine for other plants out of desperation, and it turned out to be a …
16 Things To Know About When And How To Water Hydrangeas The Right Way
Watering hydrangeas properly can be the difference between lackluster blooms and a stunning garden showpiece. Many gardeners struggle with these beautiful but sometimes finicky plants, …
22 Spectacular Shrubs That Make The Perfect Living Fence (With 16 More To Boost Your Backyard Design)
Sick of that dull old fence—or worse, a front-row view of your neighbor’s chaos? It’s time to swap bland boards for bold blooms. A living …
Tomato Cages Aren’t Just For Tomatoes — 28 Surprising Plants To Try
These garden MVPs are more than one-trick ponies. While they’re best known for tomatoes, tomato cages pull double (and triple) duty for a surprising cast …