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Why Your Garden Needs a 'Hugelkultur' Bed (and How to Make One)
The ingredients for the most efficient garden beds are already in your yard.


All the Gardening Tasks You Should Do in December
Your garden is at rest, but you don't have to be.


Seven Signs the Tree in Your Yard Is About to Fall
If you see any of these signs of tree distress, it’s time to call a tree removal service before it winds up in your attic.


My Favorite Grow Lights Are on Sale for Black Friday
The grow lights I use year after year to grow seedlings are on sale—grab them now so you're ready for garden season.


Five Easy Plants You Should Bring Your Hosts for Thanksgiving
Ditch the wine and show up with something green.


Three Ways to Grow Herbs Indoors When You’re Tight on Space
When you're out of counter or floor space for growing indoors, go vertical.


These Eight Houseplants Are Perfect for Beginners
These easy-to-grow plants can make anyone feel like they have a green thumb.


This Is the Best Way to Germinate Seeds Outside During Winter
With this method, the results are more resilient seedlings that don't require any hardening off.


Four Steps You Should Take This Winter for Your Dream Garden Next Year
Spend the winter assessing the wins and losses of the past season and use that as the basis to plan next year's garden.


How to Design a Natural-Looking Garden
Instead of trying to achieve and maintain an ordered-looking yard design, get inspiration from nature.


How to Care for Your Garden Tools Before Putting Them Away for Winter
Take care of your tools so they can take care of your garden next spring.


Make Your Yard Look More Polished With Garden Edging
Create a clean edge that follows the lines of your garden beds.


Seven Gardening Tasks You Should Do in November
It's the last dance in the garden for the year. Here's your "last chance" checklist.


My 11 Favorite Tools for Fall Yard Clean-Up
Every fall I haul out the tools that make cleanup possible, from saws to giant dust pans.


The Three Best Ways to Extend Your Growing Season Into Fall
Setting up a cold frame, greenhouse, or low tunnel can keep your vegetables 10-20 degrees warmer this winter.


How to Fill Your Planters With Year-Round Blooms
Create a "bulb lasagna" in your planter to enjoy flowers every season.


How to Prepare Your Yard for the First Frost
The first frost is right around the corner. Is your garden ready?


How to Grow Tulips and Other Spring Flowers Indoors This Winter
The idea is simple, and you don’t have to be a seasoned gardener to pull it off.


A Guide to Preserving Your Fruit and Vegetable Harvest
Here's how I keep my produce usable throughout the winter.