Tag: Beginners
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By Jessica Damiano | The Associated Press January is traditionally a month for fresh starts and resolutions, many of which center around self-care. And if you’ve spent any time watching television or scrolling social media this month, you’ve likely been bombarded with diet and exercise pitches. But there’s another route to self-care that influencers rarely…
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We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. All things considered, the barrier to entry to becoming a successful plant-growing newbie is pretty low. Once you’ve figured out which plants work best in your home, it’s time…
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Key Takeaways Become familiar with your area’s estimated first and last frost dates to know which vegetables can successfully grow. Fruits, especially berries, will come back yearly and remain low-maintenance, but they require patience until they are ready to harvest. Herbs are some of the easiest and quickest plants to grow, especially in small indoor…
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We’ve finally reached March, and spring will soon be in full swing. To celebrate, and give budding new gardeners some inspiration, I thought I’d take a look at the best vegetables to sow in March for beginners. If you’re wondering what to plant in March but don’t want to grow anything too tricky, there are…
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If you’ve never tried your hand at landscape design, you might find all the choices you can make a bit overwhelming. Which plants do you want to include, and where should they go? Should bed lines and paths curve or run in a straight line? What about accessories such as stylish benches, eye-catching planters, and…
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Photo: PerennialResource.com 2 / 25 Siberian Iris Plant them in full sun to part shade, and carefree Siberian irises (Iris sibirica) will bloom in early summer. After the flowers finish, don’t remove the leaves. They’ll soak up the sun to power the next season’s blooms and die back naturally. In the meantime, they’ll add texture…
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CHICAGO — Since 1837, Chicago has been known as an “Urbs in Horto” — a “city in a garden.” While much has changed over the past 190 years, Chicago’s agricultural roots are deeply ingrained. Indigenous groups such as the Potawatomi, Ojibwe and Odawa tribes grew crops like corn, beans and squash — vegetables that are…
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Even if you live in a tiny apartment, you should be able to grow plants. In addition to typical houseplants, certain herbs, fruits, and vegetables can thrive in an apartment garden. Start with just a few containers as you hone your gardening skills, and learn more about what it takes to have a garden in…
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Every experienced gardener was once a new gardener. We asked our readers to share their top gardening tips for beginners who are just starting out. Read this list before you start digging and planting. Discover the common mistakes every new gardener makes. See What Plants You Like Gather inspiration from a variety of sources to…
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A novice gardener has shared the “brilliant” method she used to achieve a “stylish” garden that looks as though it’s been created by a “pro”. With the arrival of warmer weather and National Gardening Day (April 14) many people are keen to make the most of it by upping their time outdoors. For those lucky…