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.
Don't Let Pets Nibble on These Outdoor Edibles
Pets don't need to bite into these no-good-for-canines plants that can be dangerous to dogs. Read More
Container Gardening with Climbing Plants
Climbing plants can make a lovely addition to a landscape or home, but are they right for everyone? Read More
Mulching Dos and Don'ts
Do you have mulch volcanoes around your trees or rainbow mulch gardens? You may be doing it wrong. Read More
DG Sunday Funnies for June 15th, 2025
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Make Bread and Butter Pickles with Summer Cucumbers
Sometimes just the smell or taste of something will bring back memories. Bread and butter pickles do that for me. Read More
Effective Organic Pest Control
What are the most persistent minor animal offenders? Squirrels, chipmunks, voles, rabbits, nesting birds? Read More
Meat Substitutes Made From Vegetables
Is meat scarce, expensive, or unsafe in your area? It's possible to create delicious meatless versions of popular recipes. Read More
Is Your Yard Ready for Summer?
While most gardeners live for springtime, many are not as happy to see the summer coming in. Read More
The Knotty Problem of Invasive Japanese Knotweed
Why is the propagation of Japanese knot weed "knot" allowed in so many states? Read More
DG Sunday Funnies for June 8th, 2025
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Iris sibirica, the Siberian Iris
People new to gardening often give up because their plant choices perish. Read More
David Austin and His Rose Legacy
David Austin is greatly responsible for the revitalization of rose buying in the middle of the 20th century. Read More
How to Celebrate National Pollinator Week
Generate some buzz for pollinators during National Pollinator Week. Read More
Save Money (and the Environment) by Growing Native Plants
Reduce water consumption — and your monthly utility bill — by filling your garden with native plants. Read More
How To Transition Your Garden Landscape from Spring Blooms to Summer Annuals
Managing the transition weeks can be a tricky business Read More
Avoiding Tick Bites this Season
Tick bites are dangerous for both animals and humans. There are things you can do to avoid them. Read More
DG Sunday Funnies for June 1st, 2025
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Growing Caladiums: A Bright Spot Of Color For Shady Areas
Do you have a slightly shady spot where bright flowers refuse to bloom? Possibly an east facing entryway or porch, where some vibrant color is needed to welcome guests? Read More
Mock Strawberries
Ever notice a plant that looks like a strawberry plant but has yellow blooms instead of white or light pink ones? Mock strawberries may have shown up in your yard. Read More
Intriguing Butterfly Pea Tea
In the 1st century A.D., Marcus Gavius Apicius, a Roman gourmand who venerated opulence, wrote that we first eat with our eyes. People are naturally drawn to food and beverages that look beautiful, intriguing, or unique. Butterfly Pea Tea is all three. Read More
