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16 Invasive Species Sold at Garden Centers You Should Never Buy

These 16 invasive species of plants are commonly sold at garden centers - beware of them and DO NOT buy them from your garden store!

Top 10 Plants You Can't Kill

Tough as nails, but they're pretty, too. Turn your black thumb into a green thumb with our picks for the top 10 plants you can't kill.

13 Trees You Should Never Plant In Your Yard

13 Trees You Should Never Plant In Your Yard For most people, the end of summer and approach of autumn means cooler temperatures, harvest time for crops, a

Why fall is a favorite

This is my favorite time of year. Maybe because I was born teeter-tottering on the cusp of Leo and Virgo, one part holds on to fiery summer, while another yearns for cool winds and fall colors. Or maybe fall is my favorite because I love picking berries.

The 10 Worst Invasive Plants to Watch Out for in Your Region

to Divide Perennial Plants

Sooner or later your perennial plants will need to be divided. You'll notice them dieing out in the center or floppy over. When that happens, follow the steps here.

DIY Holiday Bird Feeder

One of my favorite things to do on a lazy Saturday afternoon is to sit by the window with a cup of tea and watch the birds. Recently, my oldest daughter helped me make these festive pine cone bird feeders to encourage our feathered friends to visit more often. And because it’s the holiday season, we adorned our bird fe

Two Green Thumbs Miniature Garden Center

Miniature garden trees, plants, supplies, DIY Kits, ideas for gardening in miniature. Realistic miniature accessories for the dollhouse garden and fairy garden.

6 Ways To Fertilize Your Garden With Herbs

We use herbs for nutrition and health but don't often consider that they can be used as a fertilizer. Here's how you can fertilize your garden with herbs.

Scented Garden Flowers: Choosing Plants That Smell Good

Putting fragrant plants in your garden and around your house can be incredibly rewarding. Of course, some plants smell better than others. Learn more about the best smelling plants for gardens using the information from this article.

15 Money-Saving Tips from a Frugal Gardener

Check out these great money-saving tips from a frugal gardener including reusing kitchen scraps for a soil boost and starting your own seeds!

Get started in your garden

Foundation plantings – usually evergreen shrubs – have always had a reputation for being boring. To make matters worse, many of the South’s go-to choices are now also suffering from a host of disease and insect problems. Luckily, there are several new introductions that make fantastic, low-maintenance substitutions with similar growth habits. Some even offer…

How to Plant a Container Salsa Garden

Learn how fast and easy it is to plant a container salsa garden at your house!

5 Gardening Tips That Will Get You Two (Green) Thumbs Up

Are you yearning for a picture-perfect landscape? Do you dream of a yard that’s bursting with color? Well, spring is here -- and that means putting on

Why You Should Do Your Spring Planting in the Fall

Conventional wisdom says you should do the same tasks in the same order every year. The director of horticulture at Brooklyn Bridge Park has a better idea.

Spring gardening: when should you plant your garden?

Spring has sprung, warmer and more colorful days are right around the corner as gardeners prepare for the season. But people shouldn't be digging into their gardens outside just yet. "It's easy to be tricked with warm weather, people wanting to plant early. But we still have cold nights and obviously a pretty big chance of frost yet," said Jesse Stuver, the owner of Stuver's Riverside Nursery in Johnstown. Stuver has had a green thumb all his life.