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.
Use These Herbs to Keep Annoying Pests at Bay
Keep pests away by planting these herbs around your home and property. Read More
Buzzworthy Myths About Gardening
Should you pee on your lemon tree and fertilize your lawn with beer? Read More
DG Sunday Funnies for May 25th, 2025
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Microplastics in Commercial Compost
As absurd as it may sound, you could be eating a credit card every week. Read More
The Dos and Don'ts of Adding Fruit to Your Brew
Spice up your homebrew with fruit from your garden. Read More
Adding Hot, Cold, or Worm Compost
How do you like your compost—hot, cold, or worm? Read More
Wildlife Crossings Protect Animals and Drivers on Busy Roads
Why did the chicken cross the road? Read More
DG Sunday Funnies for May 18th, 2025
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Homesteading is Possible Even if You Don't Live on a Farm
Homesteading is a term that many often associate with rural living and acreage devoted to farming. Surprisingly enough, you can homestead no matter where you call home. Read More
How to Tell if Your Soil Is Nutrient Depleted
It's easy to overlook something like soil when planning out your spring garden. Read More
Soil Modifications for Raised Beds in Wet Climates
Make these adjustments to keep your raised beds from getting too swampy over time. Read More
How to Grow Vegetables in Clay Soils
Are you tired of wrestling with your clay soil? Read More
The Dance of the Sunflowers
Solved: a mystery that puzzled scientists for centuries. Read More
DG Sunday Funnies for May 11th, 2025
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Identifying Wildflowers: Virginia Bluebells, Mertensia virginica
Many cultivated plants can trace their 'roots' to common roadside wildflowers and gardeners often assume that the wild or native form is simply an escapee from someone's garden. Read More
Why Dandelions are the Best Weed to Have in Your Garden
As soon as you start seeing dandelions in the garden, it's time to reach for the weed spray, right? Read More
The Unique Natural Camouflaging Of Butterflies And Moths
Look! Up in the branches! It's bird poop! It's a twig! Nope, it's a butterfly. Read More
Best Vining Fruits and Vegetables for Vertical Gardens
Looking to save space in your garden? These vines make vertical gardening easy. Read More
Milkweeds and Monarchs Outside the Midwest
Got Milk(weed) in your region? Read More
Gaining Groundnut
What is groundnut or potato bean? It is a wild vine in more ways than one! Read More
