If you're looking for cold tolerant perennial flowers that can handle the extremes of North Dakota, Wisconsin, or Illinois, you've come to the right p...

Making pebble walkways is one of those DIY projects that instantly upgrades your garden without breaking the bank — and I've done it more times than I...

If you're looking for a way to improve your garden's health naturally, you might be surprised to learn that using sheep's wool as mulch is one of the ...

If you're wondering whether gardening can teach children about the water cycle, the answer is a resounding yes — and I promise it's way more effective...

Papaya harvest time is not a fixed date on the calendar — it's a judgment call you make based on what your tree is telling you. If you're wondering wh...

You've probably heard of Rose of Sharon and wondered if it's actually a rose — or if it's from the biblical land of Sharon. I've been growing these sh...

You might be wondering, are possums good to have around? After years of watching them patrol my own garden, I can tell you—yes, they absolutely are. D...

You're probably wondering if it's even possible to keep your garden alive when the thermometer hits triple digits — and I'm here to tell you that yes,...

If you've spotted those telltale sunken lesions on your gladiolus corms or yellow water-soaked spots on the lower leaves, you're dealing with gladiolu...

Yes, Portuguese laurel is an excellent choice for a hedge — and I'll tell you why from my own experience. I've planted this Mediterranean native (Prun...

Few things feel worse for a homeowner than watching a mature oak or aspen die right in front of your eyes. I've seen this happen more times than I'd l...