Starting your first garden can feel like a big step, but the rewards are immeasurable. There’s a unique joy in watching a tiny seed sprout and grow into a beautiful flower or a delicious vegetable, ...
Many gardeners try to grow thyme as an accent between walkway pavers or as a groundcover that gets stepped on, which it does ...
When you're scooping out the fireplace, save the ashes to fertilize plants in the garden. Here are seven plants that thrive ...
If Bambi likes to visit your garden, this list is for you.
Key Takeaways Rosemary and native strawberries are low-maintenance, edible plants that need very little water.Sedges and sedums add texture and interest to partially shaded areas with minimal ...
February marks the moment when gardens begin to stir from their winter dormancy, making it the ideal time to start sowing ...
Prepare for spring by repairing winter damage, incorporating cover crops and controlling early-emerging pests.
Complete with advice from a gardening expert ...
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Tom Karwin, On Gardening: Growing plants from seeds

Now is the appropriate time to plant seeds for spring blooms in the garden. Growing plants from seeds requires minimal time and effort and provides the satisfaction of real gardening as you watch ...
1. Using Whole Peels Improperly One of the biggest mistakes is simply tossing whole banana peels into the garden or compost heap. While they decompose, whole peels can take a long time to break down, ...