Gardening Articles, Tips and How-tos
Garden smarter with our library of articles written by our team of expert gardeners. Daily posts include everything from beginner gardening tips to in-depth articles on botany and landscaping.
Why Aquifers Are So Important
Water is absolutely necessary for all cells, organs, and tissues in order to help regulate temperature and maintain the other bodily functions necessary for life. That's why locating and understanding aquifers is extremely important. Read More
Starting a Water Garden
A water garden can make a beautiful addition to a backyard, but it's easy to feel like you don't have the first clue on how to start one of your own. Read More
Top 10 Reasons to Grow a Vertical Garden
Most people assume that vertical gardening is just a way to save space, but there are so many other reasons why you should be practicing it in your yard. Read More
Gardening Options for the Disabled or Elderly
Everyone needs something to do and they need fresh fruits and veggies too. Read More
Honest and Ambitious: the Money Plant
What plant gives you more for its money? The money plant provides both flowers and "coins." Read More
Seven Ways to Celebrate International Earth Day
International Earth Day is on April 22nd so what are you going to do about it? Read More
DG Sunday Funnies for April 19th, 2026
You supply the caption for our weekly funny image. Read More
Legends and Lore Concerning Butterflies
Gardeners love the 'flying flowers' we call butterflies and attracting them to our property is important to many of us. Read More
World Bee Day
Learn about World Bee Day and ways to help pollinators. Read More
One Tough Powder Puff
The powder puff shrub is no powder puff. Read More
7 Water-Loving Pond Plants for Your Garden
Fill your pond with one or more of these delightful plants. Read More
Eco-Friendly Birdhouses Made from Mushrooms
Make birdhouses from roots? Why not? Read More
Growing Roses in Containers
Some people believe that their gardens are too small for roses, or that roses are tiresome and require a lot of work. Read More
DG Sunday Funnies for April 12th, 2026
The Easter Bunny is a bit late making his rounds this year Read More
Saving Seed to Grow Your Own Daylilies and Japanese Irises
Are you tired of paying big bucks for new daylily and Japanese iris cultivars? Why not try growing your own? Read More
The Color of Spring Leaves
Early spring is a time of change. The landscape goes from dull browns and tans to clouds of pink, yellow and green in a matter of days. Read More
Attracting Wildlife to Your Yard
Did you know that May is Garden for Wildlife Month? Read More
When Children Find a Baby Bird
Spring is a time of renewal and wildlife babies are everywhere. Baby birds are frequently seen outside of the nest and most people, especially children, do not know what to do when they happen upon one. Read More
Perennials demystified
Does the term "perennial" mystify you? It shouldn't. It's a simple term applied to a wide range of garden plants, some familiar and some exotic. Read More
Growing for the Gold with Yellow Impatiens
Don't be yellow about growing unusual yellow impatiens. They are as easy to grow as the more common species. Read More
