“Most folks go into the big box store and just pick seed based on the amount of sunlight that they have,” says Wolfin, but Kentucky Bluegrass, which is the standard turf grass, requires a lot of management and inputs. “There are grass…
Dating back to 280 million years ago, cycads lived in the Mesozoic Era. With a tropical, palm-like look, their stiff leaves and stout trunk add a bold structure and intrigue to a modern or tropical garden. Be aware that all parts of…
Wouldn’t be great if you didn’t have to use pesticides to keep bugs from eating your plants? How awesome would it be if you could just plant plants to take care of some of the most common pests? Guess what? You can!…
“Someone once said that’‘gardening is straddling creativity and labor,’ ” says Janet Mavec of Janet Mavec Jewelry . “I think that’s so accurate. I love the juxtaposition of those two things.” For more than 25 years, Janet and…
When you’re first starting out, all the necessary supplies you need for making cold process soap can feel overwhelming. What items do you absolutely need from that recipe? What items are optional? Here are all the soap making supplies I use for…
Photography by John O’Hagan
Text by Elizabeth Czapski
Image from Pantone
It’s hard to believe we’re already halfway into 2023, but one thing that feels as fresh as ever is Pantone’s Color…
To deadhead or not to deadhead—that is the question. Perhaps you’re new to gardening or maybe you have some new plants you’re not familiar with in your garden, and you want to know, do you need to deadhead? The answer is,…
Text by Holly Seng
Bring enchanting cottage charm to your outdoor oasis with the help of these essential elements.
Sit & Stay Awhile
Overflowing with splendid sights and fragrant floral notes, the beauty a garden brings is meant to be enjoyed. Take…
Whether you’re an avid gardener or have a budding interest, you’ve probably seen buzz over the AeroGarden and other small-scale hydroponics set-ups. What’s the hype all about? Are these little systems even worth it? I did the calculations for you!
With grocery…
In a recently released study, the U.S. Geologic Survey (USGS) announced that neonicotinoid pesticides are still present in tap water, even after being treated in water management plants.
Neonicotinoids are among the most widely used class of pesticides in the world, and…