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.
Spring Has Sprung, So Get Your Garden Ready
If you live in an area like me where it gets cold during the winter, you should be just about ready to pull your hair out from being cooped up indoors. Read More
How to (Naturally) Keep Spring Pests at Bay
Garden pests getting you down? Keep them at bay the natural way! Read More
DG Sunday Funnies for April 5th, 2026
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New Gardener Advice and Suggestions
Are you thinking about starting a garden this spring? New gardeners often face challenges they aren't prepared for. Read More
Texture in the Garden
What is texture? One of the definitions in Dictionary.com is relating to fine arts, and mentions the characteristic visual and tactile quality of the surface of a work of art resulting from the way in which the materials are used. Read More
The Perfect Spot For A New Hydrangea
A huge hydrangea bush is any gardener's dream, as is mine. Read More
Using Hostas to Brighten Shady Areas
Hostas are the backbone of most shade gardens and are easy enough for gardeners of a wide range of skill levels to have success. Read More
What Do You Know About NARGS?
What exactly does the North American Rock Garden Society deal with? More than you might think. Read More
Egg Substitutes You Can Grow in the Garden
When is bean not a bean? When it's an egg substitute. Sounds a bit far-fetched, doesn't it? But if you are searching for something to use in place of eggs, it isn't as weird as you may think. Read More
Peeling Seeds to Make Sowing Citrus Species More Appealing
Do you hesitate to start citrus seeds because dry ones take so long to sprout? Just peel the seeds like you would peel the fruit for faster germination! Read More
Doublefile Viburnums, a Shrub For Multi-season Interest
No less an authority than Michael Dirr (author of Manual of Woody Plants, amongst many others), refers to the doublefile viburnum as "a classy shrub". Read More
Make Apple Cider Vinegar Shrubs for a Healthy Drink
Apple cider vinegar is touted as a cure-all for all sorts conditions. Here's the scoop and it seems there's some truth to the claims. Read More
DG Sunday Funnies for March 29th, 2026
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The Humble Potato and How It Changed the World
When it comes to the short list of plants that have literally changed the world, the potato is probably one of the champions. Read More
Great Fruit Trees for Container Gardening
These fruit trees grow just as well in containers as they do in the ground. Read More
Preparing Soil for a Vegetable Garden
Preparing your soil doesn't have to be a complicated process. Here are some tips for big blooms and even bigger yields. Read More
Beginner Shrubs That Last and Last
Plant these beginner bushes and flowering shrubs for landscaping beauty that won't fade. Read More
The Spotted Lanternfly Gains Ground in North America
Watch out for this spotted bug. It's bad news for North America. Read More
Tasty Treats From the Redbud Tree
Spring means flowers and if you know what to do, you can make some tasty treats for your family. Redbud jelly is an easy and unusual way to use foraged flowers. Read More
DG Sunday Funnies for March 22nd, 2026
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