Why is my hydrangea not blooming this year?
If you gathered in one large room, all the plant pros from all over the world and asked them to name the number 1 question they are asked by their […]
How to properly plant a tree.
It seems pretty simple. . . Dig a hole. Drop in a tree. Fill the hole. Add water. Go back inside and have another beer. What could go wrong? Yet […]
These 6 plants signal that yes, spring is already here in Kentucky

Winter, schminter. I know we were punched in the nose with the Christmas blast from the North, but as far as I’m concerned, it feels like spring outside!
Witch hazel is a necessity in your medicine cabinet: why it should be in your garden, too

When I was a kid, my mother’s cure-all for everything from a touch of sunburn to poison ivy and even a mild fever was witchhazel lotion.
What’s the difference between yams and sweet potatoes? 3 things to know
One of those annual Thanksgiving debates typically revolves around the correct terminology for the venerable sweet potato… or is it a yam?
Here are 3 ways to overwinter your tropical plants for next summer
Give a bunch of gardeners a plant with white flowers and they’ll all want the pink variant…
Is composting really worth it? Here are 3 things to know about composting in the garden
If you were hoping beyond hope that those last few green and rock-hard tomatoes would magically turn into truly vine-ripened beauties, that ship sailed…
It’s time to plant your spring flowers. Here are 8 tips for planting bulbs
There’s not much that rivals spring bulb bloom in the garden… But it takes work this time of year to make the magic happen.
Rakes or leaf blowers? Mulching or compost? The best way to deal with leaves in your yard
A double-edged sword . . . a blessing and a curse . . . Leaf season is a multi-faceted touchstone for gardeners and homeowners across the region.
Planting a tree this fall? Don’t do it wrong. Here are 4 things you need to know
Tree Week is a several years old, annual TreesLouisville effort to further inspire and motivate community members around the urgent need for trees.