Succulents are a very diverse group of plants, and if you're wondering whether they're right for you as a beginner, the answer is a resounding yes. I'...
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How to Use Microclimates to Transform Your Garden
You’ve probably heard about microclimates, but how to use microclimates in your own garden is the real question — and I’m here to tell you it’s simple...
Landscaping With Statues: 5 Tips to Avoid a Tacky Yard
Can you use landscaping with statues without making your garden look tacky? Absolutely you can — but it takes a little planning and a lot of restraint...
Spring Garden Planning: 10 Tasks to Get Your Garden Ready Fast
If you're wondering when to start your spring garden planning, the answer is simple: now. I know it's tempting to wait until the first warm day hits, ...
Grow Cat Grass for Happy Cats
Growing cat grass is absolutely one of the best ways to keep your indoor cats happy, healthy, and entertained — especially during those long winter mo...
7 Clever Ways to Reuse Plastic Easter Eggs in the Garden
If you're wondering how to reuse plastic Easter eggs instead of tossing them in the trash, I've got good news: these colorful little containers are ac...
Grow Serrano Peppers Easier Than You Think
You've probably stood in the grocery aisle wondering what pepper will give you that perfect kick without sending you running for a glass of milk — I k...
Grow a Pacific Northwest Native Garden With Almost No Maintenance
I've been gardening in the Pacific Northwest for over a decade, and if there's one thing I've learned, it's that Northwestern native plants are the re...
Beetles Pollinate Too — The Original Pollinators
When you picture a pollinator, chances are you see a fuzzy bee bobbing from flower to flower. We've all been trained to think that way, haven't we? Bu...
Bug Control for Houseplants: A Step-by-Step Guide for Bringing Plants Indoors
Yes, bug control for houseplants is absolutely essential before you bring them back indoors — and I say that from firsthand experience. A few years ag...
How to Grow Weeping Pussy Willow in a Pot: 5 Proven Tips
Yes, you can absolutely grow a Kilmarnock willow (Salix caprea), also known as the weeping pussy willow, in a pot — and I've done it myself with great...










