Planning a Garden

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Eco-friendly Garden Projects for Sustainable September

Help nourish nature with your caretaking.

The Elegance of a Mexican Courtyard Garden

Create a courtyard garden reminiscent of Mexico's timeless appeal.

How to Plant a Potager Garden

Love to cook? Consider building your own potager garden for the freshest vegetables and herbs.

Temporary Awnings

Look around you when you take your next road trip and see if you can spot all the different awnings.

Exotic Plants for Temperate Zones

Over 25 plants and tips for growing them.

Use Galvanized Wire for a Inexpensive Trellis

Galvanized wire offers many advantages as a trellis.

Growing Lemon Balm in Containers

Lemon balm is an aromatic member of the mint family.

Making Your Square Foot Gardening Grids

The whole benefit of square foot gardening arises from the use of a rigid grid to divide the garden.

Planting Weigela to Attract Hummingbirds

Trumpet-shaped flowers are a hummingbird's favorite stop.

How to Grow Mountain Laurels from Seeds

While the mountain Laurel is an easy-to-grow evergreen shrub, the seed sometimes won't germinate.

3 Decorative Garden Fence Ideas

Spruce up your garden fence with these ideas.

9 Plants Perfect for Hanging Baskets

No patio, deck, or pergola is complete without a few hanging plants.

How to Use a Wheelbarrow as a Planter

There's no reason to buy new when you can upcycle old.

Growing and Caring for the Christmas Cactus

The Christmas cactus is the second most favorite plant to gift during the holidays.

18 Houseplants Perfect for Bad Gardeners

Select the right plants and even a bad gardener can enjoy a house filled with green.

How to Add Casters to Your Wine Barrel Planter

An old wine barrel makes a charming and unique planter for both flowers and vegetables.