The only thing worse than getting rid of your Christmas tree at the end of the year is seeing your pretty amaryllis blooms die. Alas, like most flowers, these bold blooms are here for a good time, not a long time. You shouldn’t throw away your amaryllis bulb just yet, though. With a little care, … Read more
Transplanting vegetable seedlings from indoors to the garden is an exciting step in the gardening process. Moving those tiny seedlings that you nurtured under grow lights or in a sunny window to the great outdoors marks a transition – from starting seeds to growing a bountiful vegetable garden. But timing is everything when it comes … Read more
To plant bare roses, you need to know what they are, what to expect when they arrive from the grower, and when and how to plant them. Bare-root roses are one of the most economical ways to create a rose garden!. You’ll have seen that rose bushes come in two different types: plants that are … Read more
Sign up for our daily newsletter to get gardening tips and advice. No content available. Subhead For most gardeners, onion sets are planted in early spring for a summer harvest. But if you missed that window, you may be wondering if can still plant onions as late as July The short answer is yes, you … Read more
In an ideal world, you planted your garlic in the fall. But we and our gardens don’t always live in a world where we finish all the things on our to-do lists. You can plant garlic in the spring if you forgot to do it last fall, moved to a new house in the winter, … Read more
Butternut squash is a delicious winter squash prized for its sweet, nutty flavor. Proper harvesting at peak ripeness is key to achieving the best quality. Sometimes circumstances like weather require picking butternut squash early before full maturity on the vine. The big question is – will butternut squash continue ripening after picking? Can you still … Read more
Easy to grow and useful all year-round, sunflowers are crowd-pleasers. Bright flowers in the summer make gardeners and pollinators happy, and in the winter, naturally dried seeds give animals in the area something to eat. They thrive in most soil types and climates, as long as they’re in a sunny spot. Follow these proven tips … Read more
Lavender (Lavandula) is a very pretty perennial plant that flowers for a long time and is easy to grow. What could be more welcoming in a doorway or vestibule than a big pot of lavender in full bloom, greeting everyone with its lovely scent and bright flowers? With its heavenly fragrance and colorful flowers, lavender … Read more
Stock flowers, which are also called stock, are pretty plants for a cottage garden. They come in many colors and have a light scent that many people associate with heirloom flowers. Some say that Thomas Jefferson brought them to his gardens at Monticello in 1771 from abroad, making them the first plants grown in the … Read more
Lily of the valley is a fragrant plant that blooms in spring or early summer. Unfortunately, once you plant it, it’s very hard to get rid of lily of the valley. This plant is very adaptable and spreads quickly, which is why it isnt recommended for most yards. The spreading ground cover fills woodland areas, … Read more