Gardener's Greenroom

As gardeners look ahead to the 2026 growing season, one thing is clear: gardens are becoming more thoughtful, more efficient, and more resilient than ever before. Instead of chasing novelty, today’s gardeners are focusing on what truly works—plants that perform...

Light is a form of energy in transit. When we say something gives off light, what we are really saying is that the device is releasing or broadcasting energy. The light we see, and that used by plants, falls in...

Key Takeaways Zinnia seeds should be sown after the last frost, when the soil and air are warm enough for growth. For an early start, you can begin zinnia seeds indoors 4–6 weeks before the last frost, then transplant them...

If you’ve ever looked at the neatly mowed, raked, weeded, fertilized, and irrigated patch of grass surrounding your home and thought, Why do we do all this, you might be ready to consider an alternative to a traditional lawn. The...

Poinsettias are often staged near the entry and exit of grocery stores, big box retailers, and our favorite department store as impulse buys. A little holiday music, and suddenly, poof, there's one in the cart.  I love poinsettias, and they...

You’ve decided to add some vertical elements to your garden. It’s a great way to step up your design and enhance your garden experience. But you’d like something different. Some perennials and annuals are classic trellis or arbor choices, like...

All summer long, you peeked under the leaves, watching them get bigger and bigger. As summer drew to a close, they turned colors, wonderful blues, tans, oranges, and deepest greens. The first light frost came, and the vines withered, revealing...

You’ve cared for your young flowering crabapple all spring, summer, and fall. But failing to protect it in winter could be a fatal mistake for your tree or shrub. Rabbits, deer, mice, and other rodents are eyeing your woody shrubs...

Key Takeaways The best gardening gifts combine practicality and personalization, think premium seed collections, stylish planters, and ergonomic tools. Personalized items, such as engraved garden markers or custom pots, add a meaningful touch that gardeners treasure. Eco-friendly options such as...