Gardening Inspiration

Looking for green thumb motivation? Our gardening inspiration section has ideas for everyone from beginners through professionally skilled people!

A mother and son kneel by a raised garden bed, tending to abundant veggies and flowers.

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11 Themed Gardens Kids Will Love

Gardening with kids is so rewarding and can be a lot of fun. If you are looking to get your budding gardener more involved, it might be time to give them their own garden! In this article, gardening expert and mom Jill Drago suggests 11 themed gardens that your kids will love to grow and care for.

Close up of white tubular flowers with dark purple tips that have small white curved ends that curl out from each petal. The petals are attached to a green base that holds onto the central stem. The background is brown, gray, and blurred.

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How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Palafox

Are you looking for a great, drought-tolerant plant that attracts plenty of pollinators to the garden? Palafox is a wonderful North American native plant that will do just that. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss will share how to grow and care for Palafox.

A child plants a pansy in the soil next to other nursery starts in small pots.

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21 Easy Plants to Grow with Kids

Do you want to get your kids out in the garden with you more frequently? Sharing a love of gardening with your kiddos can be so rewarding! In this article, gardening expert and mom Jill Drago will cover 21 easy plants to grow with your kids to get them excited about getting dirty!

In an autumn garden view, numerous garden plants thrive. White hydrangea stands out with its clusters of delicate, ivory blossoms and lush, green serrated leaves. In the background, a tapestry of diverse foliage adds depth to the vibrant scene.

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13 Plants You Should Never Prune in Fall

Many gardeners mistakenly grab their pruners as part of fall cleanup, but autumn pruning can inadvertently cause major problems for your plants. Cutting back trees and shrubs too late can hinder winter hardiness and reduce flowers next year. Gardening expert Logan Hailey explains the top 13 plants to avoid pruning this fall and what to do instead.

A black and orange parasitic wasp waits on a green leaf to strike in the garden.

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Parasitic Wasps: Nature’s Pest Control

Tired of caterpillars ravaging your garden every summer? Meet your secret allies: parasitic wasps. These tiny warriors target caterpillars, leafhoppers, aphids, and more by laying their eggs within pests. Learn how to attract them to your garden through our guide on their life cycle, preferred plants, and food sources, ensuring they stay to protect your garden from unwanted visitors.

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How Long Do Hydrangeas Bloom Each Season?

Are your hydrangeas starting to flower, and you've become curious how long their blooms are going to stick around? In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago examines how long most hydrangeas will bloom, depending on the type of species you are growing, and the hardiness zone t hey are grown in.