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.
Empty Office Buildings Transform Into Lush Gardens
Urban blight, city slums, and downtown decay are some of the unflattering terms used to describe run-down areas of town that were once alive with busy offices and thriving businesses that no longer exist. Read More
DG Sunday Funnies for February 16th, 2025
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Creating a Butterfly and Pollinator Garden
Spring is just around the corner and across most of the country people are thinking about their gardens. The habitat of our butterflies and pollinators is shrinking every day, so why not give them a spot in your garden? Read More
Enjoy your Valentine's Day Chocolate
When they say money isn’t grown on trees, it’s true. But chocolate is! Read More
Adaptogenic Herbal Teas
An adaptogen is an herb that helps protect the body against physical, mental, and emotional stress by strengthening the immune system. Read More
The Great Red Roses of David Austin
It is often said that red roses can be very disease prone, and some avoid them altogether. Read More
Potential Problems With Variegated Plants
Are your variegated plants looking greener than they should? Whether they are ill or just ill-lit, here are some tips for dealing with them. Read More
DG Sunday Funnies for February 9th, 2025
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Celebrating Valentine's Day with the Language of Flowers
Celebrating with flowers is something that people do, no matter where they are from. Read More
The Symbiotic Relationship Between Mycorrhizae and Orchids
Climbing trees for mushrooms, sounds like monkey business but it is not! Follow on to learn about it. Read More
Staying Fit When the Winter Winds Blow
Too cold to go outside? Well maybe just for a little while to get some sun. Read More
February is National Bird Feeding Month
Do you believe bird feeding is "for the birds?" It can be an easy and inexpensive hobby. Read More
Celebrating Groundhog Day with a Little History
Today is Groundhog Day and while it seems like a silly holiday, it has its roots in several ancient observances. Read More
Dealing with Ash in the Garden
The western wildfires have been so destructive this year and even if you've not lost property, your gardens can be affected. Read More
Get a Jump on Spring with Micro-Greens
Craving fresh greens but surrounded by snow? Read More
Winter Pruning Guide
Sharpen those loppers and secateurs — it’s time to prune your deciduous trees and shrubs. Read More
Are Your Seeds Too Old to Sprout?
What is seed viability and why does it matter? Or is it as variable as the seeds themselves? Read More
Cleaning up After a Wildfire
The scope of California's wildfires is truly shocking. Horrific images of destruction that will require Herculean cleanup efforts flood the news. Read More
DG Sunday Funnies for January 26th, 2025
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What's that Bug? Actias luna; the Luna Moth
Gardeners often encounter unique and colorful insects in their gardens. Read More
