All Gardening
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Pears in the garden and the kitchen
A gardener and a chef team up to give advice on how to grow and prepare pears.
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Ornamental oregano is a delightful perennial plant
Perfect for rock gardens and regions with well-drained soil and winters on the dry side, ornamental oregano is an attractive flowering perennial that's easy to grow.
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Miniflora roses offer gardeners many advantages
Minifloras are the new kids in the rose garden, offering hybrid tea-style blooms and quick repeat bloom.
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A gardener shares her extensive plant knowledge
An Iowa gardener who sells plants at the Des Moines Farmers' Market includes expert knowledge of daylilies and many other plants at no charge.
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Pruning advice for fall
Is fall a good time to prune your shrubs, trees, or roses?
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A watering can with added benefits
The U Can watering can includes handy features such as a reservoir for fertilizer.
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Three water garden design ideas from the Getty Center
Gardens are an integral part of the Getty Center in Los Angeles. Here are three design ideas from those gardens that can be copied in home water gardens.
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Flower arranging made simple with flea market finds
Looking for an easy way to enjoy your garden flowers indoors? Head to the nearest flea market.
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Decorative garden chairs and benches
Creative ideas for garden seating that get you outdoors to enjoy the quiet pleasures of nature.
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Soil solarization: A chemical-free way to get rid of weeds and unwanted grass
If you want to turn a section of lawn into a flower bed or vegetable garden, soil solarization is an excellent way to kill the grass, weeds, some insects, and nematodes without using chemicals.
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Daylilies: The nearly perfect perennial
No perennial plants are easier to grow or more rewarding than daylilies.
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How to grow and prepare figs
A gardener and a chef team up with advice on growing and serving figs.
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Downy skullcap: A tough and attractive native plant
Downy skullcap, or hoary skullcap, isn't widely grown but ought to be since it's tough as nails and has lovely flowers.
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The pawpaw's stamp of approval
A fan of the native fruit makes a postal proposal -- a stamp with the pawpaw on it.
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Hakone grass: A cascading ornamental grass brightens the garden
Nothing brightens the shady spots in a garden better than cascading Hakone grass, also known as Japanese forest grass.
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Soil: The most important aspect of gardening
Why and how it's important for gardeners to improve the soil in their gardens.
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A cottage garden primer
How to create a cottage garden no matter where you live.
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Wild parsnips: One of the most tenacious invasive plants
Wild parsnip is an invasive plant that aggressively spreads to take over fields and roadsides.
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A Southern garden thrives in the heat
The right choice of plants is essential when you want them to thrive in a hot Southern summer.
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A welcoming dooryard garden
An attractive dooryard garden doesn’t have to be complicated, expensive, or time-consuming. Ditch the dull foundation shrubs and create a good-looking garden by the front door.
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