In a state where outdoor irrigation swallows a majority of all residential water use, Utah officials are betting that direct cash will do what drought restrictions and public-service announcements could not. They want homeowners to treat their front yards like the high desert they actually…
A well-tended garden is easy to fill with lush leaves and colorful blooms; a forgotten one a bit less, especially in summer! And if you want a whopping hydrangea for texture, structure and gorgeous blossoms all season long, but you have little time… You may…
We’ve all been there: you plant a gorgeous patch of classic azaleas, dreaming of lush leaves and vibrant spring blooms, only to watch them crisp up into sad, brown twigs the second the brutal Florida summer sun hits. Trying to keep traditional, shade-loving azaleas alive…
Cutting into a plant for the first time… it can feel wrong, almost like you are damaging something you’ve waited months to grow! I can hear you… “What if I ruin it?” you are thinking. But wait! This is exactly how many of us gardeners…
A healthy raised bed is easy to fill with lush leaves and colorful blooms; a chemically toxic one a bit less, especially in spring! And if you want a perfect vegetable combination for texture, structure and foliage all year round, but you have little space…
You picked it up at the garden center because it looked incredible. Full, lush, architectural — exactly the vibe you wanted. The tag said “easy to grow,” so you brought it home, planted it carefully, and gave it your best shot. Two months later it…
Do you want a gorgeous display of native spring blooms without the hassle of indoor seed starting? Maybe you think your soil is too poor for a vibrant show, and do you still want to achieve that stunning wildflower meadow look? Before you spend a…
A pet-free space is easy to fill with lush leaves and colorful blooms; a garden shared with our furry friends a bit less, especially in spring! And if you want a gorgeous perennial for texture, structure and foliage all year round, but you have little…
Let’s be honest for a second. Does looking at your garden sometimes feel… exhausting? We all have that lurking fear. The worry that if we put down the pruning shears for just one weekend, or if we skip a week of weeding, chaos will ensue….
Let’s be honest: February isn’t exactly the most glamorous month in the garden. Everything looks a bit “crunchy,” the ground is usually a muddy mess, and it’s tempting to just stay inside and wait for the tulips to do the heavy lifting. But here’s the…