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Want to grow a rooftop garden? Here’s how to get started.

21 June 2020

City dwellers are finding ways around limited gardening space by growing gardens on rooftops. Here’s how to start your own rooftop garden.

Growing Amaranth for Edible Greens: 4 Practical Steps

2 June 2020

These days, many homeowners grow amaranth strictly as a front lawn ornamental plant. Here’s how to grow it for edible greens in

Start a Bee Garden and Help Save Nature’s Best Pollinators

4 May 2020

While decline in the numbers of whales, wolves, and tigers is cause for worry, we should not forget that bee populations are

Gardening to Relieve Stress

21 April 2020

Gardening won’t address all our problems, but working with plants is a well-known stress reliever.

10 Container Plants for Your Patio

8 April 2020

There are quite a few plants that will grow just fine in containers on the patio. That means anyone can enjoy a

Grow Forsythias from Stem Cuttings in 5 Easy Steps

7 April 2020

You can use stem cuttings to create more forsythia plants. Here’s how.

10 Popular Garden Plants that are Poisonous for Dogs

6 April 2020

Every dog-lover knows that the backyard and garden can be a fun place for dogs. But a huge number of plants are

Grow Your Own Strawberries

4 April 2020

The best strawberries you will ever taste will have to come from your garden. Here’s how to grow the cold-hardy plant.

Why the Dolphin Plant is the Internet’s Newest Green Craze

12 March 2020

The name is an apt description of the adorable plant. The dolphon plant develops leaves that quite literally look like jumping dolphins!

Why You Should Garden with Your Kids

11 March 2020

These days, gardens are sprouting everywhere. People garden on rooftops, community plots, schools, and balconies. This means parents everywhere have more opportunities

Chives: A Versatile Garden Must-Have

10 March 2020

Chive leaves look like slender green tubes. The experienced cook snips and gathers them as a garnish. But chives are excellent ornamental

Growing Guide: How to Grow Pansies

8 March 2020

Pansies are easy to grow and require minimum care. Available in a wide variety of individual colors and mixes, the plants can