How to Grow Marigolds

Growing Marigolds

Marigolds are easy to grow and reliable under a wide range of gardening conditions. Here are a few tips on growing the colorful flowers in your garden.

Growing Tips: Green Beans for Beginners

How to Grow Green Beans

In addition to being a scrumptious and healthy garden treat, green beans can improve soil fertility by setting nitrogen with their roots. Here’s how to grow them in your backyard.

Here’s How You Grow and Maintain Daffodils

Growing Daffodils

The easy-to-grow, low maintenance daffodil will add a bright splash of color to your flowerbeds and will return year after year. The key is to plant and care for them properly.

How to Grow Zinnias

Growing Zinnias

Zinnias are among the easiest annuals to grow. They’ll bring a breathtaking explosion of color to your garden when they are in bloom.

The Basics of Growing Celery

How to Grow Celery

Celery is popular for its many health benefits, its versatility, and delicious crunch. Here’s how to grow all that green goodness in your garden.

How to Deal with Standing Water in Your Garden

How to Get Rid of Soggy Spots in the Garden

Thawing winter and the spring rains soak the ground, and rivers flood into the lowlands. Low-slung corners in the garden can become muddy or even flooded, sometimes unworkable until late in the growing season. How do you deal with standing water in your garden?

How to Grow Peppers

Growing Guide: Peppers

The colorful fruits are low in calories and abundantly rich in vitamin C and other antioxidants. This makes them an excellent addition to a healthy diet and a diverse backyard garden

Growing Swiss Chard in Your Backyard

How to Grow Swiss Chard in Your Garden

Swiss chard is a nutrious addition to soups, stir-fry dishes, casseroles, and salads. The leaves are ready to eat raw or cooked. You don’t need more reasons to grow some in your backyard, do you?