How To Grow Dahlias
Tips on planting, growing, and storing dahlias. A long-lasting cut flower, the dahlia makes a great addition to any garden.
EWG’s Dirty Dozen Fruits & Vegetables: How many can you grow in your garden?
The Environmental Working Group has released this year’s list of the Dirty Dozen, the 12 fruits or vegetables commonly available in grocery stores which carry the most pesticide residue.
How To Grow Carrots: Soil Preparation, Planting & Harvesting
The key to growing carrots in your garden is in the soil preparation, especially if you live in areas with rocky or clay soil.
10 Of The World’s Weirdest Flowers
From the Monkey Face Orchid to the Corpse Lily, here are ten of the weirdest flowers in the world.
Birds: A Gardener’s Best Pest Control
As we’ve moved away from our agrarian roots, we seem to have lost sight of the fact that birds are helpers, not pests, for gardeners.
Garden Design: Incorporating a pond into your landscape
With some careful planning you can easily incorporate a garden pond into your outdoor space, no matter how small or large your landscape.
How to Start Garden Seeds Indoors – Basic Technique
Starting seeds indoors is a great way to shake off the winter blues and to get a jump on the gardening season.
How to Overwinter Perennials in a Greenhouse
With proper planning and light study, you can succesfully overwinter perennials in a greenhouse during winter, even in the northeastern U.S.
How To Protect Plants From Winter Weather
Winter can be absolutely punishing on garden plants. Damage can be reduced if you do a little extra preparation in late fall.
Ultimate Tree Care Guide for the Mid-Atlantic U.S. (Infographic)
Before you start digging, check out our ultimate tree care guide on how to plant your tree and take care of it from seedling to maturity.
