Tips and Techniques

Wondering what to do with strawberry runners? Learn when to cut runners from the mother plant and how to root them for more plants! Strawberry runners are slender, vine-like offshoots …

Discover the best companion plants for spinach to boost growth, deter pests, and maximize your vegetable garden's overall health. Would you like some help in the garden? Consider letting the …

Want to grow cucumbers, but think you don't have the space? Learn how to trellis cucumbers vertically on a string from a pot or the ground! Cucumbers sprawling all over …

Want bigger dahlia blooms on longer, stronger stems? Discover the ins and outs of disbudding dahlias with this guide! Disbudding might sound like a complex gardening term, but it's a …

Unlock the benefits of companion planting for Brussels sprouts! Boost yields, deter pests, and enhance garden health with these tips. Would you like some help in the garden? Let the …

Discover the best companion plants for carrots to boost growth, deter pests, and maximize your vegetable garden's overall health. Would you like some help in the garden? Let the plants …

Discover the best companion plants for broccoli to boost growth, deter pests, and maximize your vegetable garden's overall health. Companion planting can increase your harvest and reduce how much work …

Companion planting can increase your harvest of fruit, vegetables, and herbs and reduce how much work it takes to grow them. Here's how! Would you like some help in the …

Learn how to tell if dahlia tubers are dead, including storage tips, signs of unhealthy tubers and how to pre-sprout questionable tubers. Dahlias are stunning plants that add a burst …

Discover why some seeds need cold stratification to germinate successfully, and easy ways to chill your seeds before spring! If you've ever started seeds indoors, you know the pain and …

If you reuse seed starting trays from year to year, you need to disinfect them first! Here's how to clean and sanitize seed trays easily! Spring is the busiest time …

Save time and money by installing a drip irrigation system in your garden! This easy DIY project will make your plants AND your wallet happy. Every summer, a few of …

Want to learn how to attract butterflies to your garden? This guide will show you which flowers and feeders work best! Butterflies can add beauty and grace to any outdoor …

Want to create a gorgeous living wall in your garden? Here's how to grow plants on a trellis and train them to continue their upward journey! There's something magical about …

Forcing bulbs indoors makes them bloom earlier than they would out in the garden. Learn how to force bulbs for a colorful indoor display! Forcing bulbs indoors allows you to …

Bamboo has a reputation for spreading everywhere! But it can create a beautiful privacy screen, once you learn how to contain bamboo properly. I've dreamed of creating a serene Japanese-style …

Want to learn how to attract hummingbirds to your garden? This guide will show you which flowers and feeders work best! There's something magical about witnessing a hummingbird flitting about …

Why use grow bags instead of pots? Find out the pros and cons of grow bags for gardening, and why they can be better for your plants! Did you know …

Our overgrown garden was quite the eyesore! I'll show you how to clear an overgrown garden fast, and prevent the weeds from returning! This overgrown garden has been the bane …

Tame your garden with these pruning tools! I'll show you how to use pruning shears, loppers and saws to whip your yard into shape! Creating a beautiful garden is all …