Ashley Gilbert

Most gardeners pull every weed they see—but I started doing the opposite. In each of my raised beds, I now intentionally leave one weed. Not …

Hiring someone to trim your hedges—or spending hours doing it yourself—can feel endless. But not all structure in the garden needs constant shaping. Some plants …

Most garden calendars are overwhelming—packed with tasks you don’t have time for or that don’t even apply to your space. If you’re juggling a busy …

There’s something wonderfully surreal about stumbling across a tree that’s been trimmed into the shape of a horse, a dancer, or a giant bird mid-flight. …

There’s something grounding about walking through a place where the past is still very much alive—and in Old Salem, it’s not just preserved in buildings …

You might picture endless fields of tulips stretching across the Dutch countryside when you think of spring blooms—but the truth is, you can bring that …

You brought home new plants, found them a sunny spot, gave them a good watering—and now they’re looking… off. It happens more often than most …

Ticks are one of those problems you don’t think about—until you have to. They show up quietly, often brought in by pets or hiding out …

Spring gets all the credit, but summer is when certain plants really show off. With longer days and steady warmth, some varieties actually thrive better …

First impressions matter—especially when it comes to your home. A patchy lawn or mismatched plantings might not seem like a big deal, but they can …