Gardening Know How

• Stop Growing the Same Old Vegetables – These 5 Veggie Swaps are Easier, Tastier and Better for You
  Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026
  Kick boring to the curb and try growing these 5 unique veggies instead of your old regulars. Spice up your vegetable patch and reap the rewards all summer long. Continue Reading »
• “Lemonading” May Be the Secret to a Better Garden – and a Better You! How This Unlikely Trend Can Help Your Plants (and You) Grow
  Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026
  Lemonading turns garden mishaps into creative wins and helps you let go of perfection for playful, resilient spaces that boost well-being. Continue Reading »
• Help Backyard Birdies Survive the Winter – Make a Bird Charcuterie Board With Ingredients You Already Have in the Pantry
  Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026
  Looking for a novel approach to high-energy winter bird feeding? Here’s how to embrace the "chirp-cuterie" approach to backyard bird feeds with a creative and nutritious platter your local wildlife will love Continue Reading »
• A Garden Designer Shares the Secret to the Stunning Trellising in Abigail Spencer's Spanish-Colonial Home
  Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026
  Abigail Spencer’s oversized trellis is a lesson in garden drama. Designer Jo Thompson breaks down how to achieve the perfect vertical look. Continue Reading »
• Buying Solar Garden Lights? I'm a Gardening Editor And These Are the 5 Facts You Need to Know First
  Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026
  Understand these essential variables before you shop for solar garden lighting and you'll never waste money on substandard products again Continue Reading »
• Keeps Lawns Lush Through Winter and Beyond With this Ridiculously Easy TikTok Hack
  Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026
  Lawn looking sad and boggy? You only need two things to fix it… Continue Reading »
• Crown-Raising Trees Lets More Light Into Your Landscape – Here's How to Do This Simple Pruning Job
  Posted on Tuesday January 27, 2026
  Crown-raising trees is an easy way to reclaim lost space under the canopy and invite sunlight back into landscapes that have gone dark. Here’s how to do it. Continue Reading »
• Victoria Beckham’s White Rose Display Is Pure Understated Elegance – and It Takes Minutes to Recreate Her Style
  Posted on Tuesday January 27, 2026
  Inspired by Victoria Beckham, learn how to care for and style cut roses and winter blooms for a calm, elegant indoor bouquet. Continue Reading »
• The Earlier the Better Is My Sweet Pea Motto – Here's How I Sow to Get the Best Flowers on My Block
  Posted on Tuesday January 27, 2026
  January is the sweet spot for planting sweet peas in winter – cool enough for deep roots, but early enough to beat the spring rush. Sow now for taller vines, richer fragrance, and longer summer blooms Continue Reading »
• How to Grow Onions – A Step-by-Step Guide for a Bigger, Better Harvest
  Posted on Tuesday January 27, 2026
  Onions are one of the most satisfying crops to grow at home – and they’re simpler than you think. This guide breaks down everything you need to know, from planting to harvest. Continue Reading »
• The "Slower and Softer" Secret: Gardening in Winter Inspired by Pamela Anderson
  Posted on Tuesday January 27, 2026
  Inspired by Pamela Anderson’s "Rules of the Garden," learn how to use the quiet winter months for mindful planning, dormant pruning, and preparing your body for spring. Continue Reading »
• Banish Bare Soil With These 8 Gorgeous Groundcover Gems That Spread Beautifully
  Posted on Tuesday January 27, 2026
  This creative pick of low-growing, low-maintenance cultivars will quickly fill empty garden patches with the prettiest flowers and leaves. Continue Reading »
• Homeowners Are Using Leaf Blowers to Clear Snow — Here’s What to Know Before You Try It
  Posted on Tuesday January 27, 2026
  Leaf blowers can work for snow removal in certain situations — here’s when they make sense. Continue Reading »
• Which Underrated Vegetable Should You Try Growing This Year? Our Quiz Has the Answer
  Posted on Tuesday January 27, 2026
  Step aside, carrots and cucumber; it's time for something different... Continue Reading »
• A Catio May Be Just What Your Backyard Is Missing! As a Gardener and Cat Mom, These Are My Top Picks
  Posted on Monday January 26, 2026
  Let your kitty enjoy the great outdoors and keep them safe at the same time with a catio. Here's why it's time to add one to your backyard. Continue Reading »