Helping That Thumb Get a Little Greener
We all want a garden that makes our neighbors (and us) green with envy. Our gardening section has all the information you need to grow and maintain a healthy, attractive garden that perfectly complements your old home.
Our encyclopedia and garden glossary can help with your more common questions but be sure to check out our massive collection of gardening stories and Q&A courtesy of the Michigan State University Extension Service.
And be sure to check back frequently as we're always adding new features on gardening and lawn care for your old home. So get out your garden trowels and happy digging!
Featured Articles
- A Spring Postcard, From The North & The Mid-atlantic
Spring - Bigger And Better Vegetables
Consider installing an easy-to-maintain raised bed - Bring Natural Beauty to Your Yard with a Butterfly Garden
Looking for a way to introduce a bit of nature to your yard? Learn how to plant a butterfly garden.
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- A Spring Postcard, From The North & The Mid-atlantic
Spring - Bigger And Better Vegetables
Consider installing an easy-to-maintain raised bed - Bring Natural Beauty to Your Yard with a Butterfly Garden
Looking for a way to introduce a bit of nature to your yard? Learn how to plant a butterfly garden. - Choosing A Fertilizer
Buying in bulk not necessarily the best bargain
- Composting: Turn Household Wastes Into Valuable Fertilizer
Composting: Turn household wastes into valuable fertilizer - Cottage Garden Charm
A Cottage garden can add an alluring element of color and drama to any house. Here's how to bring this style to your landscaping. - Creating A Garden Refuge
Here's how to create a retreat in your own backyard - Filling Bald Spots in Your Garden
In tricky landscaping situations, groundcovers come to the rescue. Learn how to pick the best groundcover for your garden. - From Kitchen Refuse To Black Gold: Starting A Compost Pile
Your kitchen refuse might not seem appetizing to you, but for millions of microorganisms, it's a tasty treat. - Gardening for All Your Senses: Plant a Fragrant Garden
By planting the right flowers, you can ensure that your garden looks beautiful and smells heavenly. - Gertrude Jekyll: Gardener Extraordinaire
Gertrude Jekyll was an important garden designer and writer whose work is still important today. - Getting Down And Dirty: Gardening Basics
As you makeover and maintain your vintage home, make sure that you don't neglect its landscaping. - Greenhouse Tips
Plant shopping is a breeze if you assess your needs first and take a careful look at each plant before purchasing. - Growing An Herb Garden
Home growing of herbs is gaining in popularity. Here's how to start - Knight Of The Mums
Visit an enchanted land of knights, castles, fair maidens and a fearsome dragon -- all made of flowers - Lawn Care: Prevent Grub Damage
Grubs can do a real number on lawns, leading to unattractive brown patches. Learn how to recognize and combat a grub attack on your lawn. - Liven Up Your Patio or Balcony with a Container Garden
In a gardening space crunch? Consider a container garden - Melt The Ice, But Save The Plants
Alternatives to plant-damaging ice melters - Mulch
How to choose a mulch for your garden - Mulching: Spread Organic Materials In Fall To Protect Plants, Improve Soil
Mulching is one of the simplest and most beneficial things you can do for your home garden - Outdoor Comforts
Create a permanent vacation retreat in your own backyard - Planning A Garden
Choose the right garden site for a great harvest - Plant Bulbs In Fall For Spring Color
Spring-flowering bulbs are easy to plant and live for years. - Preparing Your Garden For Winter
As cold weather arrives, spend an extra day preparing the garden for next spring - Prolonging Poinsettias
Don't discard these dramatic plants after Christmas... - Protecting Cultural Landscapes
Planning, Treatment and Management of Historic Landscapes - Spring Flower Show: Landscapes For A Summer's Day
Landscapes for a summer's day - The Victorian Language of Flowers: Plant a Garden Filled with Meaning
When Victorians wanted to express themselves, they turned to the language of flowers. - The Wild Gardens Of Acadia
A tranquil and secret world amidst the crowds - Victory Gardens
Finding comfort in agrarian roots in times of conflict - Washington's Cherry Blossoms
A postcard from the nation's capital
