Gardener's Greenroom

Most gardeners in the US end up with a powdery mildew issue on one plant or another. For me, it's zinnias and my pumpkins and squash that get it the worst. But what is it, and should you panic when...

When summer is in full swing, the triple-threat problem of Colorado potato beetles, squash vine borers, and tomato hornworms can drive a gardener mad. But before you give up, check out our tips on how to combat these pests and...

Deer are not a gardener’s friend. They look peaceful when they wander into your yard, but they have darkness in their hearts. Well, at least concerning your hydrangeas, tulips, peppers, and fruit trees. Gardeners in deer-prone areas who don’t make...

There's a winter squash for everyone and every garden, from huge plots to tiny backyard spaces. If you're looking to add tasty produce by the pound (or many pounds) from your garden, winter squashes are the ticket. Although we call...

There’s a lot of talk about beneficial insects, and it can get a bit confusing. If these winged creatures are good for our garden, then of course we want them, but how do we go about it?  What are beneficial...

At first, zinnias don’t seem to have the jazzy appeal of other summer favorites. They aren’t prohibitively expensive like designer dahlia tubers. They aren’t finicky like lisianthus. They don’t need to be started super early like ranunculus. At only a...

If you ran through a sprinkler as a kid, you know the joy adding a little water can bring to the backyard. Water features in our gardens are transformative. They bring an entirely new element and add to the ways...

We all love a good hanging basket with cascades of petunias spilling down, sweet potato vines and verbena showing off their colors, and calibrachoa stealing the show. The smaller, simple hanging baskets at big-box stores are a bit boring and...

Nothing says garden quite like a fat, sassy hill of summer squash plants. Their huge, deep green leaves, mounding growth habit, and prolific production make them easy-to-grow plants that can really add to your weekly menu options.  Did you know...