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How to Grow False Indigo (Baptisia)

Soil These deep rooted perennials require freely draining soil, but will tolerate clay, loam, or sandy substrate as long as drainage is sufficient and there...

Learn How to Grow ‘Angelina’ Sedum (Stonecrop)

Petroredum rock ‘Angelina’ Petroredum rock ‘Angelina’ is a succulent ground cover with colors that evolve as the seasons change. The fine, needle-like foliage is lime green...

A Texas garden inspired by La Louve in Provence

July 09, 2025 You never know when inspiration will spark in your brain and grab hold. For West Lake Hills gardener Sherry Smith, it happened...

Carla’s Garden in June – Fine Gardening

Hi GPODers! Carla Zambelli Mudry has been treating us to monthly updates on her marvelous...

Preserve the Beauty of the Garden with Cyanotype Sun Print Cards

Cyanotype is a historical method of making prints using the power of the sun. It’s a super fun craft to do on a sunny...

Turning Ground Cover Plants into Low-Growing Art

Ground cover plants are one of the most versatile greens to include in your garden. They can work wonderfully as lawn replacements, fill in...

How to Identify, Prevent, and Treat Sunburn on Cactus Plants

Sunburn isn’t just a human problem. Even rugged, sun-loving cacti can suffer damage from too much light. While it’s tempting to assume that a plant...

Mason Jar Solar Lights

These Mason jar solar lights are a super easy, budget-friendly, and cute way to add some light and whimsy to your backyard nights. Using...

When To Plant Hydrangeas To Give Them A Strong Start

Hydrangeas have long been popular shrubs, revered for their large flower heads that give a decorative pop of color to the landscape or as...

Umeboshi: A Traditional Japanese Pickle to Make at Home

Umeboshi are traditional fermented Japanese pickles made from under-ripe ume—the fruit of Prunus mume, a Japanese apricot. Fermented in a syrupy brine, the firm,...

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‘Right Plant, Right Place’ Is the Key to a Thriving Garden

The phrase “right plant, right place” gets repeated so often in gardening circles that it can almost start to lose its meaning. But there's...

What Your Garden Soil Needs Each Season

Sharing is caring! Healthy soil changes with the seasons. The best gardeners don’t treat soil as static—they adjust watering, feeding, mulching, and planting based on...

How to Measure How Much Sun an Area Gets With Sun Mapping

You don’t need a fancy gadget for measuring the sun. With a pencil, a pen, and a careful eye, you can watch the shade...