Using Neem Oil in the Garden: 7 Things to Know
Use neem oil more safely by identifying the pest, following the pesticide label, protecting pollinators, testing sensitive plants, avoiding heat stress, and preventing runoff into water.
Pollinator Gardening
Rare and Historic Roses: Species, Old Garden, and Unusual Types
Explore rare and historic roses, including species roses, Old Garden Roses, moss roses, ramblers, unusual colors, and hard-to-find cultivars, with tips for choosing them for the garden.
Natural Pest Control for Gardens and Houseplants
Control common garden and houseplant pests with identification, sanitation, water sprays, barriers, beneficial insects, labeled soaps and oils, and other integrated pest management methods.
Simple Flower Garden Care for Better Blooms
Keep a flower garden healthy with the right light, deep watering, soil testing, mulch, deadheading, sanitation, balanced fertility, and protection for pollinators and beneficial insects.
Helpful vs. Harmful Garden Insects: How to Tell the Difference
Learn to distinguish beneficial insects from true garden pests, identify common damage, protect pollinators and predators, and use targeted pest control only when needed.
Black Flowers for the Garden: Near-Black Blooms and Design Ideas
Create dramatic garden combinations with near-black tulips, violas, petunias, dahlias, irises, and other dark flowers paired with white, silver, or chartreuse foliage.
Summer Gardening in Hot Weather: Watering, Mulch, and Heat-Tolerant Plants
Keep a summer garden productive in hot weather with heat-tolerant plants, deep watering, mulch, afternoon protection, container care, and sensible fertilizer use.
Annuals vs. Perennials: Which Flowers Are Best for Your Garden?
Compare annual and perennial flowers, including bloom length, replanting needs, maintenance, cost, pollinator value, and how to combine both for a balanced garden.