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Salvia: Plant of many possibilities
Salvia ‘Sally Greenwood,’ a wonderful salvia to use for softening theedges of paving and pathways or among large rocks. Image: John Whittlesey Designing with salvias opens a world of possibilities....
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6 planting companion ideas for snowdrops
A fresh combination of snowdrops and aconites. Image: Naomi Slade From The Plant Lover’s Guide to Snowdrops by Naomi Slade In a garden setting, snowdrops always look loveliest when planted among...
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Tips and terminology for pruning
Pruning will keep your plants from taking over, such as this old kiwi vine has done here. __________ Pruning is a complex subject, but with guidance and care—and a tall ladder—anyone can do basic...
View ArticleAndy Vernon on dahlias: You can’t help but smile at these plants
Author of The Plant Lover’s Guide to Dahlias, Andy Vernon shows us the dahlias in bloom at his home in England and shares his love for these spectacular flowers....
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The Living Landscape: Applying layers to the Home Garden
The richly layered Riska-Dunson garden in Delaware is brimming with life yet is highly functional and profoundly livable. What brings life to a landscape? Gardening is unique among the arts because its...
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Natives in formal and informal designs
Providing fragrance is a function of plants and gardens that is important to human sensibilities, and good design will make the most of this potential. The sweet fragrance of strategically placed...
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A window on diverse functionality, from foundation plantings to living landscape
How a neglected part of the yard became a thriving spot of beauty and habitat for wildlife. This following series of images illustrates the transformation of a relatively sterile space off a...
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Choosing the right location for your greenhouse
This greenhouse receives plenty of light but still sheltered from wind by the surrounding trees. Image: Shelley Newman/Hartley Botanic The Greenhouse Gardener’s Manual author shares questions every...
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Greenhouse maintenance checklist
By performing essential maintenance tasks in fall or early spring, you can reap the rewards in late spring when the bulbs come into bloom. Cleaning and repairing greenhouse glazing and flooring pays...
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How and when to water air plants
(L) These deeply channeled leaves of Tillandsia aeranthos curl inward on themselves, demonstrating an unhealthy state of dehydration. (R) Tillandsia aeranthos in a normal, healthy state of hydration....
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Storing Summer Bulbs
Written by David Deardorff and Kathryn Wadsworth, authors of What’s Wrong with My Plant?, this post originally appeared on their blog. Storing Summer Bulbs Glorious flowering bulbs of summer can light...
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7 simple steps to planting your favorite spring-flowering bulbs
_____ Click image to view larger. Visit the Timber Press Scribd page for a print-ready version of this graphic (and more!). Inspired by Daffodil: The Remarkable Story of the World’s Most Popular Flower...
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Ten Common Houseplant Problems
This guest post was written by David Deardorff and Kathryn Wadsworth, authors of What’s Wrong with My Plant?, and originally appeared on their blog. 10 Common Houseplant Problems We’ve prepared a list...
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Excerpt: The Manual of Plant Grafting
Have a look inside the book Dominique Browning of The New York Times says, “should be on every serious gardener’s shelf.” _____________ Click the image below for more of The Manual of Plant Grafting:...
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Community garden activities for all-season fun!
Start a Community Food Garden author LaManda Joy’s tips on how to keep community gardeners engaged and entertained. Each season brings its challenges and opportunities. The needs of the growing season...
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Making the most of limited space
A little imagination can bring an edible garden to even the most unlikely nooks and spaces. Image: Derek St. Romaine Andrea Bellamy outlines the basics of creating abundant and attractive Small-Space...
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Air Plants for Your Terrarium
Air Plants These pineapple relatives are known as air plants because they do not root into soil. Even though they look similar, there are many kinds, with different floral and foliar shapes and...
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What do roses need?
A large-flowered climber, ‘Rosanna’ is a very strong grower, sending up large and sturdy canes that are covered in deep green, glossy foliage. Image: Peter Kukielski The key to healthy, prosperous...
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3 questions for LaManda Joy
LaManda Joy, founder of the Peterson Garden Project in Chicago The Start a Community Food Garden author on getting involved in gardening and in your community. How did you first get involved in...
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Roses need friends & other unexpected places for asters
The rose garden at Ragley Hall, Warwickshire, where the roses are planted alongside asters and other herbaceous plants, trees, shrubs, and bulbs. All images by Paul Picton. Reduce the need for...
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