Blog

Practical guides to help you grow a better garden.

Seasonal6 min

Fall Garden Cleanup: What to Cut Back and What to Leave

Why a perfectly clean fall garden is actually a mistake and how to prep for winter while supporting local wildlife.

Guides5 min

Container Gardening: Best Plants for Pots and Planters

Maximize your small space by choosing the varieties that actually enjoy the restricted root zones of pots.

Guides6 min

The Best Companion Plants: What to Grow Together

Use plant partnerships to naturally deter pests, improve soil health, and create a more beautiful garden.

Fundamentals5 min

Understanding Sun Requirements: Full Sun vs. Part Shade

Learn how to accurately track the light in your yard to avoid the most common mistake in gardening.

Seasonal6 min

What to Plant in April

A zone-by-zone breakdown of the best seeds to sow and starts to plant as the spring thaw moves north.

Fundamentals7 min

Native Plants by Region: What to Grow Where You Live

A guide to the most ecologically beneficial and resilient plants for six major United States regions.

Guides5 min

Low-Maintenance Plants for People Who Kill Everything

If you have a history of botanical homicide, these resilient survivors are designed to thrive on your neglect.

Problem-Solving6 min

Deer-Resistant Plants That Actually Look Good

Stop choosing between a beautiful garden and a buffet for the local deer population by planting varieties they naturally find repulsive.

Guides5 min

Best Plants for Full Shade Gardens

That dark corner under the trees isn't a problem. It's an opportunity. These shade-loving plants thrive with less than 2 hours of direct sun.

Guides5 min

The 15 Easiest Perennials for Beginners

These plants are close to unkillable. If you're new to gardening or just want something that works without fussing, start here.

Planning6 min

How to Plan a Garden That Blooms Every Month

Most gardens peak in June and look bare by October. With the right plant mix, you can have color in every month of the year. Here's the framework.

Fundamentals5 min

How USDA Hardiness Zones Actually Work

Zones aren't about summer heat, snowfall, or rainfall. They measure one thing: how cold does it get in winter? Here's what that means for your garden.

Seasonal4 min

What to Plant in March

March is the beginning of the gardening year for most of the US. Here's what's blooming, what to plant, and what to plan for.