Winter weather can pose a serious challenge for gardeners, especially when frost and freezes threaten to damage your plants. Fortunately, with a little preparation, you can protect your garden from…
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Planning Your Year-Round Garden: Make the Most of Winter
Winter often keeps us indoors, but it’s the perfect time to plan your year-round garden. Planning ahead ensures that your garden will thrive through all seasons. The best part? You…
How to Know When Your Garden Needs a Refresh
January may seem like a sleepy month for gardeners, but it’s actually the perfect time to give your garden a refresh. Whether you’re a beginner or have a few seasons…
Reflecting on the Year: Gratitude in the Garden
Gratitude is an often-overlooked part of gardening, but taking a moment to thank your space for a year of beauty can transform how you see your garden. The end of…
Garden Makeovers: How to Transform Your Space to Spark Joy
Gardens are a lot like us—they grow, evolve, and sometimes, they need a makeover to spark joy. Over the years, I’ve learned that it’s okay to make changes to your…
Winter Gardening: Finding Peace and Purpose in the Quiet Season
Sitting here with my coffee in hand, I’ve been reflecting on the garden and how much it teaches us, even in winter. Winter gardening doesn’t always mean planting or pruning….
The Science of Dormancy: What Happens to Plants in Winter
When winter arrives, plants enter a resting phase called dormancy, an incredible adaptation that allows them to survive cold, harsh months and prepare for a burst of growth in spring….
5 Reasons to Be Thankful for Pollinators and How to Support Them Year-Round
Thanksgiving is a time to pause and reflect on what we’re grateful for, and in the garden, few things deserve our gratitude more than pollinators. These hardworking insects and animals…
Stunning Ways to Use Fall Foliage for Thanksgiving
As the holiday season approaches, it’s time to get cozy and add some festive touches to your home. What better way to bring the spirit of the season inside than…
Top 8 Garden Myths Debunked: What You Need To Know
Gardening can feel like a world full of rules, advice, and “tried and true” methods handed down through generations. But as with any tradition, some advice doesn’t hold up under…
8 Best Trees for Small Yards: Beautiful, Compact, and Manageable
Choosing the right trees for small yards can be a challenge, but with the right selection, you can add beauty and shade to your landscape without worrying about space. Below…
The Beauty of Autumn: Creating a Colorful Fall Landscape
As the leaves turn vibrant shades of gold, red, and orange, the beauty of autumn invites us to transform our landscapes into breathtaking displays of color. Designing a landscape that…
Avoid These 8 Common Landscaping Mistakes for a Better Garden
When diving into the world of gardening, it’s easy to get swept up in the excitement and overlook key details, leading to common landscaping mistakes. These mistakes not only affect…
Yard Magic: 10 Fall Activities to Inspire Kids
Fall is the perfect time to get outside with the kids, take in the crisp air, and explore your yard in creative ways. Whether you’re looking for fun activities to…
How to Put Fall Leaves to Work: 8 Sustainable Gardening Tips
As autumn sets in and the trees shed their vibrant leaves, gardeners often face the annual question: What should I do with all these fallen leaves? Instead of bagging them…