Best Herbs To Plant With Tomatoes: 6 Perfect Companions For Better Flavor & Bigger Harvests

Why Grow Herbs with Tomatoes? Best Herbs to Grow with Tomatoes Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. Amy Draiss Digital Community Manager Saving Tomato Seeds Take Cuttings Layering Side Shoots How to Overwinter Tomato Plants in Pots Tips for Successful Tomato Propagation Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings....

January 27, 2026 · 1 min · 135 words · Roy Jurado

Do You Have An East Facing Garden? Try These 10 Dynamic Plants For Success In Cool And Shady Spaces

Factors For Success Pretty Perennials Hostas Astilbe Ferns Tasty Edibles Spinach Lettuce Sturdy Shrubs Hydrangea Azalea All-Around Favorites Impatiens Mint Bleeding Heart Wrapping It Up Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. After spinal injuries and brain surgery, Tyler’s approach to gardening changed....

January 27, 2026 · 1 min · 99 words · Michael Leger

Does Cat Hair Deter Rabbits? Your Kitty May Be The Key To A Better Garden

Rabbits in the Garden Deterring Hungry Rabbits How to Use Cat Hair Is Cat Hair an Effective Deterrent? Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. Her extended family includes some 30 houseplants and hundreds of outdoor plants, including 250 trees, which are her main passion....

January 27, 2026 · 1 min · 113 words · Kathryn Carlisle

Don’T Throw It Away! I Never Waste Old Potting Soil

Why Reuse Old Potting Soil Clean and Refresh the Old Soil Rebuild and Nourish the Soil Fluff and Restore Soil Structure Your Potting Soil Revival Checklist Best Plants for Refreshed Potting Soil Potting Soil Repair Tool Essentials Don’t Forget Janey is a former assistant editor of the UK’s oldest gardening magazine, Amateur Gardening, where she worked for five years. For the last few years, she has also been writing and editing content for digital gardening brands GardeningEtc and Homes & Gardens....

January 27, 2026 · 1 min · 136 words · Lois Donahue

Endless Summer Bloomstruck Hydrangea: A Reblooming Beauty For Sensational Summer Color

Bloomstruck Hydrangea Care Problems, Pests & Diseases Pruning Propagation Repotting Frequently Asked Questions Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. Amy Draiss Digital Community Manager Can a Bougainvillea Stay Outside in Winter? Is Winterizing Necessary? Bougainvillea Winter Care What to Do in Spring FAQ Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours....

January 27, 2026 · 2 min · 216 words · Denise Lorino

Front Yard Patios Are The Unexpected Way To Transform Curb Appeal

First Impression Conversation Area Utilise Space Lighting Open or Closed? Planting Ideas Reduce Lawn Opt for Cover Lifestyle journalist Sarah Wilson writes about garden design and landscaping trends. She has studied introductory garden and landscape design, and also has an RHS Level 2 qualification in the Principles of Plant Growth and Development. She is a regular contributor to Homes & Gardens and Livingetc. She has also written for Country Living, Country Homes & Interiors, and Modern Gardens magazines....

January 27, 2026 · 1 min · 78 words · Steven Simpson

How To Prune Roses In Summer

Why Prune Roses in Summer? Can You Prune Climbing Roses in Summer? When to Prune Roses in Summer How to Prune Roses in Summer Pruning Different Types of Roses Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. Can a Bougainvillea Stay Outside in Winter? Is Winterizing Necessary? Bougainvillea Winter Care What to Do in Spring FAQ Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours....

January 27, 2026 · 2 min · 290 words · Norma Wrubel

John Legend And Chrissy Teigen'S Textural Pampas Grass Christmas Tree Is Anything But Ordinary

Start With Pampas Grass as the Star Use Miscanthus & Tall Grasses to Build Structure Build a Tree-Like Arrangement Combine Grasses with Dried Flowers & Winter Greens Sarah is a lifestyle and entertainment writer with over a decade of experience covering everything from celebrity news to home and style trends. Her work has appeared in outlets including Bustle, The Everygirl, Hello Giggles, and Woman’s Day. When she’s not writing about the latest viral moment, she’s cultivating her love of gardening and bringing a storyteller’s eye to all things green and growing....

January 27, 2026 · 1 min · 91 words · Donna Mcbride

Need More Privacy? These 8 Cold-Hardy, Evergreen Vines Will Shield Your Patio Or Balcony Year

Why Choose Cold-Hardy Evergreen Vines for Privacy 8 Cold-Hardy Evergreen Climbing Vines Climbing Hydrangea Ivy Star Jasmine Winter Jasmine Wintercreeper Armand Clematis Firethorn Evergreen Honeysuckle Growing Tips Design Tips Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. Can a Bougainvillea Stay Outside in Winter? Is Winterizing Necessary? Bougainvillea Winter Care What to Do in Spring FAQ Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours....

January 27, 2026 · 1 min · 168 words · Judy Barrera

Propagating A Snake Plant In Water Is Simple

Can You Propagate a Snake Plant in Water? Pros & Cons of Propagating a Snake Plant in Water How to Propagate a Snake Plant in Water Amy Grant has been gardening for 30 years and writing for 15. A professional chef and caterer, Amy’s area of expertise is culinary gardening.

January 27, 2026 · 1 min · 50 words · William Stearns

Rain Chains Are The Stylish Garden Upgrade Landscapers Love

A Rain Chain to Suit Any Garden Think Outside the Rain Barrel The Big Trend for 2026 Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic!) gardener and has worked in media for over a decade. She previously served as digital editor at Stylist magazine, and has written extensively for Ideal Home , Woman & Home , Homes & Gardens , and a handful of other titles. Kayleigh is passionate about wildlife-friendly gardening, and recently cancelled her weekend plans to build a mini pond when her toddler found a frog living in their water barrel....

January 27, 2026 · 1 min · 127 words · Charles Brooks

Sensational Summer Flowers For Pots: 8 Joyful Bloomers For Sun

Alyssum Calibrachoa Dahlia Hydrangea Impatiens Lantana Pelargonium Zinnia Tonya Barnett has been gardening for 13 years. Flowers are her passion. She has transformed her backyard into a cut flower garden, which she regularly chronicles on her YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/@tonyawiththeflowers. Amy Draiss Digital Community Manager Can a Bougainvillea Stay Outside in Winter? Is Winterizing Necessary? Bougainvillea Winter Care What to Do in Spring FAQ Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours....

January 27, 2026 · 1 min · 158 words · Trent Jenkins

The 3 Sneaky Weeds Setting Thousands Of Seeds In Your Garden Right Now

3 Sneaky Winter Annual Weeds to Watch Why January Weeding is a Game-Changer How to Tackle These Weeds Efficiently The Power of Winter Mulching Winter Weed Essentials Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. After spinal injuries and brain surgery, Tyler’s approach to gardening changed....

January 27, 2026 · 1 min · 101 words · Eric Sanford

The One Native Plant To Add This September For Fall Color And Happy Songbirds

Why Songbirds Love it How to Grow Chokeberry A Few Other Options Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic!) gardener and has worked in media for over a decade. She previously served as digital editor at Stylist magazine, and has written extensively for Ideal Home , Woman & Home , Homes & Gardens , and a handful of other titles. Kayleigh is passionate about wildlife-friendly gardening, and recently cancelled her weekend plans to build a mini pond when her toddler found a frog living in their water barrel....

January 27, 2026 · 1 min · 122 words · Francisco Randall

These Cute Indoor Growing Kits Are Fab For First-Timers And On Sale

Best Hydroponic Kits for Beginners Hydroponic Gardening for Beginners Choosing Plants for Easy Hydroponics Janey is a former assistant editor of the UK’s oldest gardening magazine, Amateur Gardening, where she worked for five years. For the last few years, she has also been writing and editing content for digital gardening brands GardeningEtc and Homes & Gardens. She’s taken part in a range of conservation and rewilding projects for the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) and the British Trust for Conservation Volunteers (BTCV) as a way of exploring her horticultural horizons....

January 27, 2026 · 1 min · 111 words · Patricia Hayden

Try These 8 Fast Growing Climbing Roses For Quick Floral Wins With Masses Of Easy Color

‘New Dawn’ ‘Sally Holmes’ ‘Zephirine Drouhin’ ‘Don Juan’ ‘Joseph’s Coat’ ‘America Climbing’ ‘Cherry Frost’ ‘Peppermint Patty’ FAQs Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. Amy Draiss Digital Community Manager Can a Bougainvillea Stay Outside in Winter? Is Winterizing Necessary? Bougainvillea Winter Care What to Do in Spring FAQ Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours....

January 27, 2026 · 2 min · 283 words · Krystal Carrothers

Why Mulching Blueberries In Winter Guarantees Better Fruit

Benefits in Winter Checking Soil Acidity Mulching Plants Action Plan Blueberry Essentials Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. Her extended family includes some 30 houseplants and hundreds of outdoor plants, including 250 trees, which are her main passion....

January 27, 2026 · 2 min · 226 words · Cynthia Rodriguez

11 Ingenious Uses For Old Garden Hoses

Clever Uses for Old Garden Hoses Sharps Guard Soaker Hose Bucket Handle Tree Protection Winter Protection for Clay Pots Doorstop Chain Covers Cover a Garden Bench Make a Wreath Outdoor Rug Harvest Basket Bonnie Grant is a professional landscaper with a Certification in Urban Gardening. She has been gardening and writing for 15 years. A former professional chef, she has a passion for edible landscaping.

January 26, 2026 · 1 min · 65 words · Kirk Owens

5 Bird-Magnet Shrubs For Containers

Choosing Bird-Friendly Shrubs Shrubs for Pots that Birds Love Winterberry Chokeberry Serviceberry Dwarf Holly Sumac Best Winter Care Shop Garden Essentials for Bird Lovers Don’t Forget… Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs. Janey Goulding Content Editor Amy Draiss Digital Community Manager

January 26, 2026 · 1 min · 60 words · Ronald Donahue

Beat The Rush: Order These 9 In

The Popular Kids The Limited-Run Collections Hot Off the Press The only child of a horticulturist and an English teacher, Liz Baessler was destined to become a gardening editor. She has been with Gardening Know how since 2015, and a Senior Editor since 2020. She holds a BA in English from Brandeis University and an MA in English from the University of Geneva, Switzerland. After years of gardening in containers and community garden plots, she finally has a backyard of her own, which she is systematically filling with vegetables and flowers....

January 26, 2026 · 1 min · 91 words · Curt Preston