If you’ve ever wondered what’s really going on beneath your tree’s soil surface, feeder roots are the answer you’re looking for. I’ve spent years work...

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If you have a botanical garden in your area, you’re very fortunate — and I'm about to show you exactly how to enjoy botanical gardens without the comm...

Aug 27,2026

If you're searching for gifts for gardener dads, you've come to the right place. The answer is yes — Fathers Day garden tools make fantastic, practica...

Aug 27,2026

How to tell if a species is invasive? Let me save you the frustration I went through when I first started gardening: there's no single red flag that m...

Aug 27,2026

If you've ever planted heavenly bamboo thinking it would be a tidy, low-maintenance shrub, you probably learned the hard way that the name is a cruel ...

Aug 27,2026

Growing pecans from seed is a rewarding project, but let me be clear: yes, you can plant a pecan seed, but the tree you get won't be the same as the o...

Aug 27,2026

If you’ve been wondering how to start a native plant nursery, the short answer is: yes, you absolutely can — but it takes more than just a love for pl...

Aug 27,2026

August gardening tasks in the Upper Midwest can feel like juggling—you’re still weeding and watering, but you’re also harvesting your first tomatoes a...

Aug 27,2026

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...

Aug 27,2026

Let me cut right to the chase — yes, fish poop is absolutely good for plants, and I've been using it in my own garden for years with amazing results. ...

Aug 27,2026

If you're dreaming of a garden bursting with color next spring, you already know that spring bulbs need a bit of advance planning to deliver that show...

Aug 27,2026

If your neighborhood feels a bit humdrum, planting a perennial garden for neighbors near the entrance is one of the best ways to inject color and comm...

Aug 27,2026

If you have ever struggled with cabbage that splits, bolts, or just doesn’t store well, then Danish Ballhead heirloom cabbage is the variety you need ...

Aug 27,2026

Yes, you can absolutely grow tomatoes in the shade — but you need to choose the right varieties and adjust your expectations. I've tested dozens of to...

Aug 27,2026

Let me ask you something — have you ever sat in your garden and thought, “this just doesn’t feel right”? I’ve been there too. When you’re picking out ...

Aug 27,2026

You’re probably wondering — what vegetables can dogs eat safely? The answer is: plenty of them! I’ve been growing my own dog-friendly vegetables for y...

Aug 27,2026

You walk outside during a brutal summer heatwave, and your once-lush garden looks like a scene from a desert documentary. Can you revive dried out pla...

Aug 27,2026

Elderberries never made it into the big leagues the way blueberries or raspberries did, but honestly? They probably should have. These native shrubs p...

Aug 27,2026