Gardening

Growing season is over, and it’s time to put your Ohio garden to bed. Here are some essential maintenance tips for preparing your Ohio garden for winter.

I was searching for a hydroponic garden that could grow and easily maintain a tomato plant. The abby grow box, which is large enough to nurture a very large plant, appeared to be my best option.

These facts about regal Martha Washington geraniums will have you loving them more than before. Let's face it: these generous plants are difficult to ignore, as they're eye candy in nurseries and garden centers.

Rock gardens are perfect for small spaces because they don't require much maintenance and can be customized to fit any size or shape. Plus, they're a great way to add some visual interest to your outdoor space.

There are best and worst times to prune palms. This article describes those times, and explains the best ways to do it.

There are several types of geraniums (pelargoniums). Discover their botanical names and their main characteristics, so you can easily differentiate them from one another.

Knowing the difference between geraniums and pelargoniums can help you better understand both plants and what differentiates them. Discover their main similarities and differences.

The floribunda roses were created in the early 1900s by crossing the profusely blooming polyantha roses with the hybrid tea roses. This article will introduce you to 6 varieties of floribunda roses for your garden.

These invasive caterpillars and their adult forms have arrived from other lands to make a home in North America!

Did you know that potatoes can be determinate or indeterminate? Just like tomatoes or beans, this can make a big difference in how your potato plant grows. But does it affect the harvest of spuds? Keep reading to find out.

Familiarize yourself, if needed, with some of the most common gardening terms, and a few that are not so common.

Moss roses are easy to grow and can even survive in the gardens of those of us who don't have a "green thumb". Here's how to grow moss roses or portulaca, along with how to separate them to grow new plants.

There are many sun-loving shrubs. Many grow quite large and can serve as a privacy screen. Others will be specimen plants. All will add beauty of your sun garden.

This article will cover the most common viburnum diseases and how to treat them, along with additional tips for viburnum care so you can keep them healthy year after year.

Here's how to plant and care for crape myrtle shrubs. This beautiful flowering shrub will be a welcome addition to your garden.

Are you looking for a foolproof, low-tech way to keep your plants watered while you're gone on vacation for a couple of weeks? For most houseplants, clay plant watering stakes will do the job just fine, without complicated hoses or electronics.

Fungus gnats are annoying pests that can harm indoor plants. Their larvae can damage roots and stunt growth. In this article, I'll teach you how to get rid of these common bugs.

This article explains the different climate zones in the US and how they affect your garden. It also explains the different plant species you can have in each climate zone.

There are so many sun-loving annuals, and they are loved by pollinators. Here are some of them to beautify your sun garden, and help increase the food supply at the same time.

See how I used rain gutters to create a small, vertical container garden perfect for compact spaces. Great for growing herbs, strawberries, and my favorite, baby lettuce.

There are so many sun-loving flowers, both annuals and perennials. They are loved by pollinators. Here are some popular perennials to beautify your sun garden, and help increase the food supply at the same time.

Heliconia is one of the most intriguing tropical flowering plants, known for its colorful, unusual, attractive flowers.

Hybrid tea roses are the most popular variety among garden roses that are well-known for their vibrant colors and elegance. This article will introduce you to five hybrid tea roses that are popular among growers and exhibitors.

Some of the most beautiful gardens are shade gardens. Some are flower gardens, but many are multi-colored foliage gardens. Here we will explore the variety of beautiful foliage plants.

Some of the most beautiful gardens are shade gardens. While some gardens are all about foliage, many are colorful flower gardens. Here we will explore shade-loving flowers.

Do you want to grow peas but are daunted by the task of building a trellis? Don’t worry, because here are 5 ways to successfully grow peas without a trellis.

Black sapote is a tropical fruit in Hawaii with the peculiar look and texture of chocolate pudding. It is one of the world's healthiest foods due to its rich vitamin, protein, and dietary fiber content.

Okra is a wonderful plant that can be grown in almost any grow zone. There are so many ways to eat it, and it starts producing in just a couple months. In warm climates, it can produce fruit year round for several years.

This quick and easy guide has what you need to know about controlling those caterpillars on your azaleas

Up-Cycle items lying around your house into remarkable and cute garden furniture.

Tomatoes are one of the best and easiest ways to add healthy produce to your diet. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just looking for a new hobby, growing them is easy and fun. This guide will provide you with all the information you need to grow your own delicious tomatoes!

Growing tomatoes was new to me. It went pretty smoothly because I observed and learned some things from when I was a child. This guide will share some of the main lessons I learned from growing my first batches of tomatoes.

This article gives you information about five easy-to-grow flowering perennials for your garden.

Covering everything from ventilation and humidity maintenance to pest control and proper watering habits, this beginner's guide will break down everything you need to know to provide the best possible environment for your greenhouse growing project.

This article will break down how to grow your own kabocha squash from seeds and share tips on how to properly prepare the blossoms and tops for cooking.

From mountain laurel to Oregon grape holly, this guide will share five flowering evergreen shrubs that grow well in shade.

Here is everything you need to know to grow okra.

Identify the caterpillars on your maple trees with this quick and easy identification guide.

This article provides information on growing a favorite springtime perennial, its needs, growing habits, and whether it is poisonous.

This quick and easy guide will help you identify and deal with insect pests on your roses.

This quick and easy guide will help you identify dangerous insects in your garden before you get too close to them.

These small scented and hardy plants are loved by bees, attractive with their covering of lavender flowers, and a fragrant addition both outdoors and indoors in the kitchen.

Houseplants are notoriously poisonous to cats. In this article, I list 20 plants that are appropriate for a household with felines. (It's still a good idea to separate cats and plants as much as possible, so the cats don't destroy the plants.)

Choose to use silvery foliage plants to light up your garden beds and add dimension and interest to containers and planters.

Learn the needs and growth habits of this beautiful evergreen tropical plant, in this article that breaks down how to grow variegated ginger. Its leaves and tiny orchid-like flowers will enhance your garden.

Learn about caterpillars with big eye spots in this quick and easy identification guide that will also break down what potential threats they may pose to your garden.

This guide will provide you with everything you need to know to grow petunias, known for their bright, colorful flowers and long-blooming periods.

Identify the caterpillars and other insects on your cabbage plants with this quick and easy identification guide.

This article describes the needs of the bearded iris, and how to plant its rhizomes.

Maidenhair ferns are small ferns that most of us grow as houseplants. They are a little high maintenance, but worth the effort.