Lime Basil – How To Grow Lime Basil Plants
Lime Basil
Lime basil is another hybrid that's generally hard to find; it has a sturdy lime odor that becomes especially evident once it's minced...
Are Spider Plants Toxic To Cats: And Can It Be Harmful?
Are Spider Plants Toxic To Cats
Cats and Spider plants, The spider plant (Chlorophytum comosum) has been a favorite houseplant and a typical fixture at...
Summer-Flowering Bulbs: My Guide to Planting “Firework” Plants
I make no apology for repeating my favorite description of bulbs: they are the garden's 'firework plants.' The fact that someone else has already...
The Secrets of Good Soil: Why I Stopped Digging My Garden
For most of my life, I believed that forcefully ‘improving’ the soil was the holy grail of gardening. I was of the old school...
Yucca Plant Indoor Care: The Complete Guide & Troubleshooting
When I first started adding large, structural houseplants to my living room, the Yucca plant quickly became one of my absolute favorites. The yucca...
Tomato Growing Tips (2026): Planting, Training & Troubleshooting
No garden plot is truly complete without this ultimate summer staple. In fact, you are more likely to find tomatoes in home gardens than...
Plant What You Eat: How to Plan a Vegetable Garden for Any Space
When it comes to planting vegetables in your yard, the golden rule is simple: don't get overly scientific or overly ambitious. Just plant what...
Monoculture to Horticulture: How to Convert Your Lawn into a Garden
When I look at a standard, perfectly manicured grass lawn, I don't just see a monoculture—I see a massive, untapped potential for a thriving,...
Peat Free Gardening: The Best Alternatives & How to Switch
When I first started gardening, I was terrified of getting things wrong. Like many beginners, I simply bought whatever standard potting soil was on...
Back Door Vegetables: How to Grow a Quick Container Garden
Has June crept up on you before you had a chance to start your summer garden? Even if you haven't spent the last few...