Lavender is a hugely popular aromatic herb that is used in baking, beauty products and for its medicinal properties. The plant is commonly seen in gardens around the world and is a simple plant to ...

If there's one thing we learned from The Secret Garden, it's this: showing your outdoor space some TLC when it's cold and grey outside is the best way to ensure it thrives come springtime. And what ...

Maybe you, like me, look out at your garden sometimes and see a plant and think, “I wish I had gotten more of those!” If you are like me, you think this right after the plant nurseries move on to ...

What kind of plant is best? A free one! Although many people think about creating new plants in the spring, there are many ...

Our gardens may be preparing for their winter slumbers, but that doesn’t mean we have to rest: It’s time to make free shrubs! The easiest way to propagate woody plants like dogwood, forsythia, ...

A fun way to challenge yourself is to take a softwood cutting to propagate one of your favorite shrubs. Some shrubs that may be propagated are ninebark, lilac, weigela, dogwood and viburnum. The best ...

Growing new plants from cuttings is the closest thing to garden magic. With just a snip of fresh growth and a bit of patience, you can turn one plant into many—no seeds required. Place a stem in water ...

Lavender is more than just a fragrant perennial shrub—it's a garden staple known for its beautiful blooms that attract pollinators and can be harvested and used to make soaps, teas, and more. If you ...

Late summer is perfect to take cuttings, divide perennials and gather seeds. Many plants are expensive, and now is the ideal time to look for clearance sales at nurseries. A gardener can create an ...