Is your balcony as bare as a hospital hallway? Perhaps it’s time to spruce things up — and what better way than with flowering plants? A few well-chosen plants can transform your space into a relaxing retreat and a destination for pollinating critters. Even the...
Do you love nature but hate pushing a mower? Are you a wannabe artist, geologist, and maybe Zen monk? Then rock gardening is for you! Just plant the rocks and watch them grow! All kidding aside, a rock garden may be the very thing to put your soul at ease and build a...
Zucchini originated in Mesoamerica, the region extending from central Mexico through Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras. It’s a relatively recent addition to gardens but has been cultivated since at least the mid-19th century. Records from the 1800s...
Begonias are native to tropical and subtropical regions worldwide, with a significant concentration in Central and South America. Discovered in the humid forests of Brazil and Mexico, these plants have been cultivated and hybridized to produce the diverse varieties we...
Plants have a buddy system. Certain plants help others grow stronger than they could on their own. Welcome to companion gardening. Farmers and plant enthusiasts have used this technique for centuries to boost crop yields, improve pest control, and promote overall...