A shade garden is one of the most rewarding projects a beginner gardener can take on. With the right plants and design, you can transform darker corners of your yard…
The Best 8 Evergreen Shrubs for Small Spaces
Why Choose Evergreen Shrubs Evergreen shrubs are the quiet heroes of a garden. While other plants fade away in winter or rest until spring, evergreens continue to shine, offering year-round…
10 Common Garden Bugs You’ll Love or Loathe
When it comes to garden bugs, it’s tempting to see every moving speck as a threat. After all, chewed leaves and nibbled flowers can be frustrating. However, not all garden…
Keep Your Garden Thriving With a 15 Minute Reset
Reset is the word I keep coming back to during these hot and humid August mornings. By this point in the summer, the garden can start to look a little…
Plants Grow, So Do You: Embracing Change in the Garden
There is always change in the garden, and I’ve come to learn that not only is that normal—it’s actually part of the joy of gardening. When I first started, I…
How I Accidentally Created a Cottage Garden (And Why I Love It Now)
My cottage garden began by accident. Like many beginner gardeners, I didn’t start with a plan. I just knew I loved plants. If I saw a flower that made me…