Susan is a lifelong gardener with a passion for sustainable living. She loves experimenting with organic gardening techniques and sharing her tips for growing fresh, healthy produce. When she’s not in the garden, you can find her reading up on the latest eco-friendly practices.
At first glance, mint seems like the perfect herb—fragrant, fast-growing, and great in everything from tea to desserts. But behind that fresh aroma lies a …
Every thriving garden starts with the same thing: healthy soil. But even seasoned gardeners can overlook key steps—or follow outdated advice—that leads to compacted, unbalanced, …
Dahlias are undeniably the stars of many summer gardens—bold, dramatic, and bursting with color. But like any showstopper, they shine even more when surrounded by …
Orchids are some of the most captivating plants you can grow—elegant, exotic, and surprisingly diverse. But with over 25,000 species and hybrids, choosing the right …
They look stunning in magazines, social media posts, and gardening catalogs—lush, colorful, and seemingly effortless. But some plants are more photogenic than practical. Behind their …
The Great Lakes region may have unpredictable springs and snowy winters, but when summer arrives—it’s showtime in the garden. For gardeners in Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, …
You don’t need palm trees or year-round heat to bring tropical flair into your garden. Even in cool northern climates—where winters bite and summers are …
America’s national parks are living showcases of the most resilient, beautiful, and ecologically important native plants. From towering trees in redwood forests to desert wildflowers …
If you’re tired of muddy pathways, slippery patches under downspouts, or messy garden borders, ground covers are your secret weapon. The right ones don’t just …
