Gardening Sweet Spots – The Emerald Necklace Garden Club

We've got a terrific recap of the Proven Winners’ Grand Garden Show on Mackinac Island in Michigan from our garden blogger Donna Hessel. It's just the antidote we need as the garden season winds down. Enjoy! ...

There’s something to be said for a sweep of lush, perfectly groomed, bright green lawn. But there’s more to be said for no-mow, equally attractive, ground-cover alternatives! Wish you could eliminate some of that mowing, watering, grooming lawn-care chore? Read on for suggestions. ...

If the idea of a “white garden” has always appealed to you, then you'll want to read our garden blogger's tips on capturing that moonlit ambience in your own backyard with plants to enjoy now and next season. ...

The best advice for new gardeners is usually, “Plant perennials. They come back every year.” But sometimes they don’t. Spoiler alert: It turns out that “perennial” doesn’t mean “forever.” To find out why, read on. ...

Homes with window boxes extend a warm welcome. Their design, dimensions and depth are like open arms in living color. For information on how to add them or keep them looking great, read on. ...

Who needs a calendar to tell when to plant your perennials or veggies? With current global warming and climate change, “phenology” may be a more reliable indicator. And then there’s the ancient practice of planting by the moon. To find out how you can use these methods to better assure gardening success, read on. ...

House Bill 59 made Ohio one of the first states in the nation to have a month dedicated to native plants. It’s a reminder every April to renew our commitment to removing non-native invasive plant species and to selecting native plants when planning our spring gardens. To find out how you can add native plants to benefit pollinators, read on! ...

If you love your garden as it currently exists, congratulations! You’re way ahead of most of us. But, if there’s any doubt that your garden isn’t the best it can be, reading about what’s trending with gardeners for 2022 will point the way to "Intentional Gardening" perfection. ...