GARDENING 101

Every gardener knows that pruning is an integral part of growing plants, whether you prefer vegetables or ornamentals. But with over 320,000 species out there, …

Shallow soil is one of the issues that urban gardeners are all too familiar with. It brings a lot of trouble to this green hobby …

Cannas are frequently used in flower beds and they’re renowned for their extraordinary beauty and low care requirements. But one thing you should know about …

Winter is slowly approaching and it is high time we started thinking about the little friends that lurk in our gardens. Birds, squirrels, chipmunks, and …

When I was just starting out on my gardening journey, I dreaded seeds. I thought growing plants this way was immensely difficult and that it …

Have you ever heard that shrieking sound that sounds awfully a lot like “kill-dee?” If you have, it’s a bird aptly named “killdeer” that makes …

Ranunculus plants are from the buttercup family, although gardeners commonly refer to specific varieties – Persian buttercups – as ranunculus. They bloom in spring and …

As autumn paints the world in vibrant colors and trees bear their berries, the desire to preserve this beauty takes hold. Learning how to save …

We’re lucky enough to have the amaryllis flower, which can bloom throughout winter and bring a pop of color during the dreary season. And the …

We all know how rewarding gardening can be, but it’s important to know that many issues can occur. Pests are the best example because gardens …