Follow these tips when you’re planning and planting window boxes. Read Article
Tools & Materials
Nest in Style on Horticulture Radio :: Episode 1: Solutions for Small Space Gardening
Welcome to the first episode of Nest in Style on Horticulture Radio. In this episode, co-hosts Jayme Jenkins and Teresa O’Connor share plants, products and tools that are ideal for small outdoor spaces. Regardless of the size of your garden, you’ll … Read Article
February is Seed Month at Horticulture
February is already upon us, and we have some gardening goodness to help you through this sometimes-wicked-weather month. It seems like the first day of spring won’t come soon enough, but we can make use of the few weeks left before the thaw to get seeds started. To help you in that endeavor, we’re hosting a month-long seed giveaway. Read Article
Growing with Artificial Light
Getting ready to start seeds indoors? Here are a few tips to follow before you fire up your light stand. Read Article
Hay as Mulch
“Hay” can make great winter mulch—but you must know just what you’re getting. Here’s the lowdown on straw, hay and salt hay. Read Article
Two Favorite Fall Tools
I really enjoy my two main fall gardening projects: planting bulbs and gathering leaves. When I’m planting bulbs, I picture the return of spring. Raking leaves gives me the chance to get some exercise and let my mind go blank. … Read Article
Poisonous Leaves
I’ve heard some trees have leaves that emit a substance that can harm or kill plants. What trees are they and should I treat their leaves differently during fall cleanup? Read Article
Protecting Bulbs from Critters
Try this advice to keep mice, voles, chipmunks and other animals from eating your flower bulbs. Read Article
Mulch on Fire
I read a story in my local newspaper about a house that burned down and the garden mulch was listed as a possible cause. Is mulch really a fire hazard?! Read Article
Meghan’s Picks: Weather.gov
The website of the National Weather Service can be a great tool for gardeners. Here are some ways gardeners can use the different features of the site. Read Article
Ways To Clean Seeds
Here are some easy ways to clean the seed you collect from flowering plants, fruits and vegetables.
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