GARDENING 101

Ants really know how to crash the party, don’t they? I’ve had them pop up in my kitchen, bathroom, even near my plants—and it’s never …

There’s nothing like sipping your morning coffee while listening to birds singing just outside your window. But I quickly learned that if you want birds …

Why settle for a garden that smells the same all year? With a little planning, you can create an ever-changing symphony of scents—one for each …

Saving water doesn’t mean your garden has to suffer—I promise, it can still look amazing! I’ve picked up a few clever tricks over the years …

Creating a beautiful yard isn’t always as simple as planting your favorite flowers and hoping for the best. I’ve learned (sometimes the hard way) that …

Gardening always held a certain magic for me—but truth be told, I used to harvest more heartache than flowers. My first attempt? A complete trainwreck. …

Finding my container plants wilted beyond recognition after just a day away was my gardening wake-up call. Something had to change if I wanted thriving …

There’s nothing more delightful than watching birds splash and play in a birdbath—unless your bath is as empty as a desert. I’ve been there, done …

Potted geraniums are summer showstoppers—but only if they’re properly fed. The right fertilizer routine can mean the difference between leggy, lackluster plants and full, blooming …

If your bell peppers could talk, they’d definitely have opinions about their neighbors. Choosing the right companion plants can mean the difference between a thriving …