2+ week, 2+ day ago  (235+ words) Trumpet Vine gets its name from its tubular, bell-shaped flowers. Vines and climbing plants that you can train to an arch, trellis or other support can be some of the most striking elements of your landscape. When they produce showy…...

22+ hour, 51+ min ago  (360+ words) Many backyard gardens do not reach their full growth potential not because of major mistakes, but because of a small seasonal habit that gets repeated year after year without much thought. While plants may still grow and produce, their overall…...

3+ week, 19+ hour ago  (659+ words) As college students, the main priority to get through the week is to take care of yourself'eat three meals a day, drink water, work, socialize, rest, and repeat." Having plants or flowers rarely makes the list. Yet adding some flora…...

4+ day, 6+ hour ago  (572+ words) If you've ever struggled with poor soil, persistent weeds, or aching knees after a day in the garden, raised beds can feel like a small miracle. They're easier to tend, more productive, and perhaps best of all, surprisingly simple to…...

1+ day, 17+ hour ago  (467+ words) If it makes good sense to you to find a way to use plastic fruit containers rather than throwing them out, here's an idea: Turn them into seed starters. Raise your hand if you throw out plastic berry containers after…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (1142+ words) Did you know hummingbirds visit up to 2, 000 flowers a day in search of nectar? If you love to see these little birds flitting around your garden but don't have hours to spend on upkeep, you're in luck. The University of…...

2+ hour, 57+ min ago  (40+ words) A new Northwestern University study is challenging what some gardeners might think they know about pollinator-friendly landscaping. Northwestern study finds some cultivated garden flowers can still attract pollinators...

2+ hour, 21+ min ago  (544+ words) Ellen has written extensively about home and garden topics since 2006 for such online sites National Geographic, Planet Natural AZCentral, and Livestrong. She has also created blog posts and other informational media for private clients. Raking In Spring: A Good Idea,…...

3+ hour, 6+ min ago  (222+ words) In that spirit, we've put together a rundown of some of the best smart tools to make your 2026 gardening season a breeze. Spring lawn care always sounds relaxing in theory, but the reality is usually a lot more dragging and…...

2+ day, 38+ min ago  (239+ words) Truckloads of mulch " another harbinger of spring? Mulch is a popular amendment used to suppress weeds and give a neat, uniform appearance to planting beds. When used appropriately, mulch can also conserve soil moisture and provide nutrition and a buffer…...