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.
The Birth Flowers of June are Honeysuckle and the Rose
Some of the sweetest smells in nature are the rose and honeysuckle, the birth flowers of June. Read More
DG Sunday Funnies for May 31st, 2026
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6 Great Veggies To Plant for Barbecue Season
Summer's around the corner. What's going to be on your grill. Read More
The Honey Bee and Its History and Importance to Our Lives and Our Gardens
If you eat a vegetable or piece of fruit today, thank a honey bee. Read More
Grow a Tiny Forest to Help the Environment
A forest the size of a basketball court can make a bigger environmental impact than you might think. Read More
Growing Strawberries in a Hanging Garden
Choose the right variety and you have have strawberries from on high all year round Read More
Polyantha Roses: Tough and Easy Beauties
Do you need a tough, disease resistant, low care rose but also want scent and beauty? Read More
The Garden Gem that Is Geum
What flower looks like a bashful rose? Geum has no reason to hang its head! Read More
Jumpstart Your Garden With These Weed Prevention Strategies
Weeds are the gardener's nemesis. Find out how to prevent them so that you don't spend more time fighting them than enjoying your garden. Read More
Chartreuse Plants for the Garden
Green is generally used in the garden as a backup color and is considered to be essentially neutral. In some ways, chartreuse is another color along those lines. Read More
DG Sunday Funnies for May 24th, 2026
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Growing and Using Thyme, With a Bit of History Too
Humans using thyme is a practice older than history. It flavored foods, was used in medicine, embalming, and was an important charm with many spiritual uses. Read More
The Significance of Memorial Day
Do you know why we celebrate Memorial Day today? Read More
Beautiful, Beneficial, Ferocious, and Fascinating Dragonflies
Approximately 300 million years ago, dragonflies became one of the first insects to inhabit our planet. If you could hitch a ride on one, you'd be in for the thrill ride of your life. Read More
Replacing Flower Beds with Berry Bushes
If you aren't getting the most out of your flower beds, you might want to fill them with berries instead. Read More
Enter the Spring Photo Contest "For the Birds"
Enter your best bird photos for some great prizes. Read More
Corral Tomatoes With These Tomato Cage Alternatives
Tired of dealing with wimpy wire cages? So are we. Read More
Bee Box Basics
Do you know what it takes to attract nesting bees to your yard? Read More
Flowering Plants For Summer
As spring fades away and summer takes over, many gardeners find it increasingly difficult to work in the garden. Read More
DG Sunday Funnies for May 17th, 2026
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