Your Sprinkler System Is Killing These 18 Plants (And They’re Probably Your Favorites)
It’s easy to assume that more water means happier plants—especially when a sprinkler system is doing the heavy lifting. But not all plants are built …
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Ashley Gilbert
The 3-Year Plants: 14 Perennials That Don’t Hit Their Stride Until Year Three
Some plants just need more time. You plant them with high hopes, and by the end of the first year, you’re wondering if they’re ever …
Why Your Garden Looks Dead at Noon (And 20 Plants That Actually Love Brutal Midday Sun)
It’s noon, the sun’s blazing, and your garden looks like it just gave up. Leaves go limp, flowers close, and everything seems to sag under …
The 15-Minute Morning Routine That Prevents Most Garden Problems
A lot can go sideways in a garden if you let things slide for too long—but staying on top of it doesn’t have to eat …
The Backup Garden: 13 Plants That Automatically Replace Themselves When They Die
Some plants just know how to handle themselves. You plant them once, and when their life cycle ends, they quietly get to work making sure …
The 6AM Garden: 14 Plants That Do Their Best Work Before You Wake Up
There’s something quietly magical happening in your garden before the world wakes up. While most of us are still tucked in bed, certain plants are …
Why Your Seedlings Never Survive Transplanting—It’s a Root Problem
If your seedlings always look healthy indoors but wilt or die soon after transplanting, the culprit is often below the surface: their roots. Proper root …
Why You Should Plant Flowers Among Your Carrots (It’s Not Just for Pollinators)
Carrots may be humble root vegetables, but they benefit in surprising ways when grown alongside certain flowering plants. While flowers are often added to gardens …
How to Turn an Old Umbrella Into a Mini-Greenhouse for Fragile Plants
Don’t toss that broken or unused umbrella just yet—it might be the perfect solution for your delicate seedlings or fragile transplants. With a few quick …
17 Plants That Thrive in Cracked, Rocky Soil (No Amendments Needed)
If your soil is more cracked clay or rocky rubble than rich loam, don’t give up on gardening just yet. There are plenty of resilient …