September garden tasks for Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa aren't just about cleaning up—they're about setting yourself up for a killer harve...

Garden arbor history stretches back over 4,000 years — ancient Egyptians built the first arbors to escape the brutal desert sun. When I first dug into...

Yes, you can definitely plant groundcovers that handle foot traffic, but choosing the right one for your space is key. I’ve made the mistake of pickin...

If you're wondering how to prune mature trees without damaging them, you've come to the right place. I'll tell you straight up: it's a much different ...

German vegetable gardening might seem puzzling at first, but I'm here to tell you it's easier than you think. In my years of gardening, I've found tha...

If you're after big, juicy beefsteak tomatoes that actually taste like summer, Rapsodie tomato plants are exactly what you need. I've grown them for y...

If you're wondering whether powdery thalia is the right plant for your backyard pond, let me give you a straight answer: yes, it absolutely is — but o...

If you're wondering how to successfully start plants from seed, you've come to the right place. I've been through a lot of seed starting over the year...

Every yard needs a shade tree or two, and North Central Midwest gardens are no exception. But with so many northern shade tree varieties out there, ho...

I get asked this a lot: can you really grow fruit trees in desert climates? The answer is a definite yes — but you've got to pick the right varieties ...

If you’re wondering about double potted plants and the problems you might run into with cache pots, here’s the straight answer: the biggest issue is w...