Here’s how to plant and care for hydrangeas in the garden. Plus, five varieties to grow
When it comes to hydrangeas, the options out there on the market these days are nothing like what my grandmas grew in their gardens.
Want to go for a walk? Here are five tree hikes to take this summer in Kentucky
As summer temperatures rise, it’s time to turn our attention to the trees – for their shade and for a little inspiration.
Planting a hedgerow? Here are 6 tips and tricks to know about how to grow a hedge
Fences make good neighbors . . . and so do hedges . . . as long as they are done well . . .
For the lazy gardener: 3 things to know about fertilizer, plant diversity and bugs
I’m a lazy gardener. There . . . I said it for all to witness. It’s not that I don’t like working in the garden. Weeding, watering, pruning and planting . . .
Not your grandma’s peonies: Why these new hybrids that pump up the garden are a must-grow
As wonderful as peonies can be at their best, many older varieties lack a bit in the area of garden follow-through.
Deer eating your plants? These 3 tips may prevent them from devouring your garden
There are few topics in the world that can more quickly and totally turn level-headed gardeners into raving lunatics and polarized psychopaths . . . than deer!
Win big at the Kentucky Derby? 6 things you should spend your money on in the garden
We are wonderfully blessed to live in the Bluegrass State where the limestone water makes the world’s best bourbon and the planet’s fastest horses.
Worried your shrubs are dead? What to know before you cutback your plants this spring
You have dead plants. Ok, that’s a good place to start. But exactly what does that mean?
Looking for a new year-round outdoor plant? Here’s how to grow coral bells in the garden
If at first you don’t succeed, keep banging your head on the wall until you make a big enough hold to drag yourself through . . .
My plant looks bad. How can I tell if it’s dead or alive? Here are three things to know
Unfortunately, our plans for the perfect Derby garden for the perfect Derby party have been dealt a serious blow. So, what’s a Derby gardener to do?