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.
DG Sunday Funnies for August 11th, 2024
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Xanthium strumarium, the Cocklebur
Mother Nature invented Velcro long before NASA existed and the lowly cocklebur was probably one of the main inspirations for the hook and loop fastener. However, this is one plant that you don't want in your garden. Read More
Butter Daisy, a Low Maintenance Annual
Thinking back on which annuals have been the highest performers, I immediately think of butter daisy. Read More
10 Terrifying Things That Lurk in our Gardens
There are scarier things lurking in our gardens than the creepy crawlies. Read More
Hazelnuts in Folklore & History
Go nuts with Hazelnut history. Read More
Beautiful, Beneficial, Ferocious, and Fascinating Dragonflies
Approximately 300 million years ago, dragonflies became one of the first insects to inhabit our planet. If you could hitch a ride on one, you'd be in for the thrill ride of your life. Read More
DG Sunday Funnies for August 4th, 2024
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Useful Wildflowers in Your Garden, Achillea millefolium, Yarrow
Many of our cultivated garden plants started life as wildflowers. Yarrow is a popular perennial across most of the world and it is also a favorite wildflower with a long herbal history. Read More
National Sneak Some Zucchini Onto Your Neighbor's Porch Day
Don't just give the gift of zucchini this season. Sneak it. August 8th is just around the corner! Read More
Foods That Help You Keep Cool
Summer weather is here. Some of us love it, and some of us don't. What you eat can help you stay cooler during the dog days of summer. Read More
DG Sunday Funnies for July 28th, 2024
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Make Herbal Teas from Common Plants
Did you know that you can make healthy and delicious herbal teas from ordinary plants and weeds? Read More
Preserve The Herbs
Your herbs may look wonderful when they're fresh, but they can lead to a lot of waste if you're not preserving them correctly. Read More
Growing Up: Garden Vines
These special purpose plants are perfect for covering your vertical and horizontal outdoor surfaces. Read More
DG Sunday Funnies for July 21st, 2024
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Plantains, Weed or Wonder Plant?
Plantains may be classed as a troublesome weed now, however, they were important to early peoples. Read More
Goth Gardens are Spooky and Beautiful
Trend watchers are enthusiastic about Gothic gardening. Why not join in and create your own mysterious goth wonderland? Read More
Helping Your Soil Retain Moisture in Hot, Dry Climates
If you aren't getting much rain this season, you'll want to make every drop count with soil that retains moisture. Read More
Your Secret Ingredient Is in Your Own Backyard
Want to take your cooking to the next level? Get out of the kitchen and into the garden! Read More
DG Sunday Funnies for July 14th, 2024
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