Ashley Gilbert

In a world where shiny, symmetrical vegetables line grocery store shelves, it’s easy to assume that beauty equals quality. But in the garden—and often at …

Not all sunlight is created equal—especially when it comes to sensitive plants. While many garden favorites love basking in full sun all day, there’s a …

Choosing the right container for your plants isn’t just about aesthetics—it can have a huge impact on their health, growth, and longevity. While plastic pots …

Some vegetables may be delicious—but they’re also space hogs. If you’re working with a small garden, raised bed, or container setup, planting these sprawling crops …

If you’ve ever picked up a plant container and found ants scrambling underneath—or worse, pouring out of the soil—you’re not alone. Ants love the warm, …

Japanese knotweed was the kind of problem I thought I could handle with a weekend of digging and a little persistence. I was wrong. No …

Finding a bird nest tucked into your porch light, gutter, or eaves can be a sweet surprise—until it starts causing damage or becomes a safety …

At first, bamboo sounded like the perfect solution—fast-growing, tall, and great for privacy. It felt like a smart, low-effort choice. What I didn’t realize was …

Installing a French drain seems straightforward—dig a trench, lay some pipe, cover it up—but it’s easy to miss a detail that ends up causing more …

If you’re looking for a way to block out the neighbors without building a fence, Emerald Green Arborvitae might be your best bet. These evergreens …