Cottagecore offers swoon-worthy florals, foliage, and fragrance in loose, informal displays. Evoking lovely and functional village and countryside gardens, contemporary cottage themes combine plant selection with pollinator services. With a bit of planning, the romantic style is within reach. Here, garden designer Katherine Rowe explores how to achieve the dreamy aesthetic.
Challenging sites let us flex our gardening chops. They’re opportunities for creativity, aesthetic enhancement, and site improvement. If you’ve got a tough spot, there’s likely a plant, accent, or tip to improve it. Join garden designer Katherine Rowe for a look at working with less-than-ideal sites.
You’ve heard of companion planting, but have you ever grown a trap crop? This unique strategy employs “disposable” crops to lure pests away from your important plants. Former organic farmer Logan Hailey digs into the science and practicality of using trap plants in your garden.
Epic Gardening’s Kevin and Jacques take the stress out of picking the best potting mix by creating their very own garden experiment to test which brands are worth the money and which ones are a waste. This article offers a quick and easy guide to choosing the right potting mix for your garden.
Commemorate independence with dazzling color and Fourth of July-inspired garden arrangements that allow self-expression and a classic color scheme. From bold to traditional, these liberty-inspired motifs let us honor Independence Day in an inviting garden style. Adaptable and versatile, red, white, and blue plantings and accents contribute to the day’s appreciation while providing all-season appeal. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in a look at patriotic garden bed inspirations.
There’s nothing like fireworks to highlight summer nights, especially on the Fourth of July. The fun extends to the garden, where plants with showy plumes and unique shapes and forms dazzle by day. Enjoy the show with gardening expert Katherine Rowe for captivating selections that brighten and enchant the planting display.
Love the look of lush tropical plants but live in a climate where it snows? Turns out, many plants can lend a tropical look to your garden in the summertime! In this article, gardening expert Christina Conner shares some of her top picks for tropical-looking plants that grow in cold climates.
Have you ever wanted to feel like royalty or dreamed of living forever? Let me introduce you to the reishi mushroom. These mushrooms have been used in ancient medicine for over 2,000 years. A mushroom that was reserved for nobility and was known as the “mushroom of immortality.” The reishi mushroom works well in containers or even companion planted in a vegetable garden, and it’s probably easier than you think. In this article, mushroom expert Amy Horrigan shares how to grow this beautiful conk mushroom that flourishes in many environments.
Father’s Day brings the opportunity to treat the special people in our lives with thoughtful, functional, and lasting garden gifts. For Dads who enjoy gardening, a garden-related gift is the best! Join gardener Katherine Rowe in reviewing top picks to gift this Father’s Day.
When it comes to gardens, there are nearly as many styles as there are gardeners, from traditional to avant-garde and everything in between. If you love formal gardens but aren't sure exactly how to build one, don't worry! Gardening expert Melissa Strauss has some great ideas to share.
Looking for garden design inspiration? Your home's style is a great place to start. In this article, master gardener Liz Jaros looks at seven different home styles and offers tips for selecting the perfect plants.
If you’re struggling with hard and compacted soil, we can help you improve it in time for spring planting. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss has some great tips for improving your hard soil in a hurry.