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How to Grow Broccoli in Containers

Cultivars to Select To get the best results when growing broccoli in pots, you’ll want to select cultivars that are compact and fast maturing. Here are...

Weeding: Work Smarter, Not Harder

Straight, evenly spaced rows make hoeing easier and more efficient. If the rows are misaligned and the space between rows becomes too narrow, a...

5 Flowers That Look Like Roses, But Are Way Easier To Grow

Why go for flowers that look like roses instead of the real thing? Don’t get me started! I am an experienced gardener and a...

Rental Garden Makeovers: 10 Best Budget Ideas for an Outdoor Space

This week, we’re revisiting some of our all-time favorite stories about gardening in New York City. Cultivating plants in the Big Apple comes with...

How to Grow and Care for Southernwood

Artemisia abrotanum With fine, feathery foliage of gray, green, and silver, plus a tantalizing scent, southernwood (Artemisia abrotanum) is a species in the Artemisia genus. It’s...

Juvenile hawk at the fountain

August 25, 2025 A flash of movement caught my eye through the window a few days ago. Glancing out at the patio fountain, I was...

8 Perennial Shade Garden Ideas For A Four-Season Sanctuary

Wondering how to make more of a shady growing space and looking for easy ways to keep color and interest going year after year?...

DIY Hopscotch Stepping Stones for the Garden

If you have a little one who loves to explore the garden, these hopscotch stepping stones are the perfect playful addition. They’re easy to...

What Is Green Manure? Why, What, and How to Grow a Cover Crop for a Home Garden

There is a wonderful product to give your plants a growing boost. It takes time to work—about two to three months—but it doesn’t require...

Ponte Vedra Beach Garden Tour: Karen’s Tropical Cottage Garden

Happy Friday, GPODers! We’ve reached the end of our virtual edition of the 2025 Secret...

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Meadow garden in Washington Park’s Mount Vernon Garden

July 04, 2026 The park in my Denver neighborhood is named in honor of George Washington (its naming in 1899 commemorated the 100th anniversary of...

Greenworks 24V 6-Inch Pruning Saw: Hands-On Review

If you’re seeking a powerful tool for pruning large tree branches – thicker than anything you could cut with regular pruning shears – then...

Gardeners Are Using Flour To Deter Garden Pests. Does It Work?

Can you use flour to deter garden pests? That's the question everyone's asking at the moment, thanks to some pretty bold claims on social...