Gardening Tips

Decorating Diva: Digging up the hottest garden trends

Jessica Padykula — Sun, 12 May 2013 06:00:00 -0700

Welcome to Decorating Diva, where we share fresh, fun ways to update your home and spice up your living space! Since May is prime time for getting dirty , we're rounding up some of the top trends in gardening this season.

Grow plants with a gadget: Click & Grow

Patricia Conte — Thu, 02 May 2013 06:00:00 -0700

Anyone can garden with a simple gadget, even those without a green thumb. The Click and Grow electronic smart pot makes things super simple.

5 Ways to reuse terra-cotta pots

Jana Randall — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 06:00:00 -0700

Do you have terra-cotta pots in your garden that you're ready to recycle for good use? Here are five ideas to turn those boring pots into a unique and fun garden style.

Composting basics: The dos and the don'ts

Maria Mora — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 06:00:00 -0700

Wondering how to get started composting? We talked to a pro to get the basics and learned that composting is a lot easier than it sounds. Get the scoop on everything from the gear you need to how bad it smells.

Make an indoor terrarium for kids

Amy Vowles — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 10:00:00 -0700

Spring is the time to start thinking about gardening again. Even if you don't have the room for an outdoor garden, you can still teach kids about growing things and caring for plants with an indoor terrarium.

How to make eggshell seedling planters

Laura Moriarity — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:11:00 -0800

Starting seedlings indoors can be educational and environmentally friendly. Start your summer garden by saying no to plastic and yes to this natural planter.

How to grow a garden without a yard

Michelle Maffei — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 14:30:00 -0700

Gardening is a rewarding experience, offering fresh, organic options to pile on your family's plate. But having no yard space doesn’t mean you can’t satisfy the farmer in you. Also known as a container garden, you can learn how to grow your own bounty by planting produce on your patio, balcony or even your windowsill. So grab your kids, your gardening gloves and these tips on how to grow a garden without a yard.

Vegetable gardening tips for fall

Karen Miner — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 11:09:00 -0700

Fall is right around the corner, and your vegetable garden needs to be prepped for the change of seasons. With these tips, you can ready your garden for the colder months and still grow edibles, too.

Planting a late-summer garden with kids

Sherri Kuhn — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 13:03:00 -0700

Your tomatoes are ripe and the zucchini has taken over the garden, so what do you plant next? Gardening with kids is a fun way to teach them about plants and how things grow, but it isn't just an early summer project. Keep reading for some ideas about what to plant in your late-summer garden for a fall harvest.

What to plant if you have allergies

Karen Miner — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 14:00:00 -0700

It's that time of year when flowers bloom, pollen is in the air, eyes get puffy and noses get stuffy. Although you can't control the landscaping in the rest of the world, you can plant your own sneeze-free garden at home.

Why you should get kids excited about gardening

Christina Holt — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 08:00:00 -0700

With the use of developmental, social and fine motor skills, gardening can be a great tool for kids young and old. Use these creative and fun ways to get your kids involved in gardening and help them grow, too!

The best drought-tolerant plants

Alicia French — Tue, 22 May 2012 07:30:00 -0700

If you live in a hot and dry climate, keeping your garden lush can add up to big water bills at the end of the month. Several plants in addition to cactus can thrive in low-water conditions and many will do just as well even if you are in a wetter climate.

The best plants for shade

Alicia French — Fri, 18 May 2012 09:35:00 -0700

If your yard is privy to big shady trees, your garden may be lacking a little color. Most brightly colored flowers rely on at least a few hours of sunlight each day in order to look their best. Having a shady yard doesn't mean that you have to give up on your garden; you just have to know what to plant! If you need more color, consider adding other elements to the garden to provide color.

Create a garden filled with butterflies

Alicia French — Tue, 08 May 2012 09:00:00 -0700

Truth be told, butterflies don’t offer any major benefit to your garden but they are pretty to look at. They are generally attracted to bright flowers so creating a garden they love will be just as pleasing to you as it is to them.

Best ornamental grasses

Kori Ellis — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 08:33:00 -0700

Ornamental grasses are low-maintenance and can add height, color and texture to your garden. They can be used as groundcover, for erosion control or as design elements. You can find hundreds of types of grasses available. Check out our favorite ornamental grasses that are both durable and beautiful.

Get the most edible garden out of a small space

Karen Miner — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 09:15:00 -0700

Do you think your patio is too small for a garden? Think again. With the right plants and some space-saving design ideas, you can try your hand at growing an edible garden this year.

The basics of companion gardening

Alicia French — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 10:26:00 -0700

Between pests, weeds, fertilizers and fungus, organic gardening can be a challenge. Once you’ve tried it, you soon realize why it can be so expensive in the grocery store. However, some people swear by companion gardening, and all it takes is a little planning to have the organic garden of your dreams.

Grow a garden for the cocktail lover

Alicia French — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 08:00:00 -0700

If you're the type of person who's more likely to drink a martini than eat a salad, you might think that a backyard garden is out of the question. But you also know that a few fresh fruits, veggies and herbs can transform the average cocktail into something special. You may even discover that you have a knack for gardening -- and a fresh cocktail tastes even better after a long day in the yard.

How to get rid of garden slugs

Kori Ellis — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 17:00:00 -0700

Slugs are soft, slimy creatures that can wreak havoc on your garden. If you have a problem with garden slugs, try to tackle the issue without the use of chemicals.

5 Food items that will help your garden grow

Alicia French — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 09:20:00 -0700

We all know that throwing food scraps in a compost bin is a great way to fertilize our gardens, but not everyone has room for a compost bin or enough scraps to fill it. Luckily there are a few items that you’d normally throw in the trash that can be added to garden beds on their own.

Bachelorette runner-up Chris Lambton’s spring-cleaning tips for your yard

Heather Terveen — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 09:17:00 -0700

Spring is here and your backyard is beginning to bloom -- it’s time to throw on some gardening gloves and hit the dirt. Bachelorette runner-up and star of HGTV’s new show Going Yard Chris Lambton shares his spring-cleaning tips for sprucing up your yard.