Wet, boggy, poorly drained gardens or pots missing adequate drainage are conditions that many gardeners consider problems, but for these plants, sopping wet soil is a positive, not a negative. Garden expert Christina Conner wades through 21 plants for rain gardens and swampy soils.
Brussels sprouts are a tasty cool-season veggie that belongs in your raised garden beds this fall. Depending on the variety, the best time to start these slow-growing plants from seed is late spring through late summer. Garden expert Christina Conner provides guidance on growing these delicious brassicas from seed to harvest and how to enjoy them best in this how-to guide.
It sometimes seems we need a million tools for different garden tasks, but the Hori-Hori is a tool that could replace them all. Garden expert Christina Conner shares her favorite uses for this multifunctional Japanese tool.
Companion planting vegetables is common practice for many gardeners, but planting beneficial herbs together is just as important. This practice maximizes benefits to surrounding plants by attracting pollinators, repelling pests, and reducing your watering workload, meaning happier plants and less work for you. Garden expert Christina Conner discusses her favorite herbal pairings and which combinations to avoid.
With summer nearly upon us, our houseplants deserve a vacation just as much as we do! Nearly all of our tropical houseplants benefit from warm, humid summers that mimic their native environments. Garden expert Christina Conner shares her top picks for houseplants that you should move outside this summer.
Neutral white flowers create a refined and elegant statement on their own or can serve as a complementary canvas for colorful flowers and interesting foliage. Here, garden expert Christina Conner shares her 9 favorite white-flowered tropical plants for indoor jungles or outdoor gardens.
Zucchini is a prolific grower and generous giver. While zucchini loves room to spread, getting a great yield while contained in a raised bed isn’t an issue with the proper preparation. Garden expert Christina Conner shares her top tips for growing great zucchini in raised beds this summer.
Mushy stems and dying plants? Crown rot poses a lethal challenge for both houseplants and outdoor plants. In this article, garden expert Christina Conner gives the rundown on what crown rot is, and how to identify and treat this disease
Do you want to add some visual interest to your shade garden? Japanese Forest Grass offers contrasting foliage and easy maintenance - perfect for those shadowy corners of your garden! In this article, gardening expert Christina Conner shares her top picks for species of this beautiful grass that will add flow and movement to your shade garden.
With spring on the horizon, it’s time to start setting your houseplants up for summertime success. Garden expert Christina Conner shares her top five tips for getting your houseplants ready to have their best spring yet.
If you’re looking for a plant with beauty as rich as its history, a tree fern just might be your answer. Garden expert Christina Conner has all the details on caring for these gentle giants.