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Originally appeared at National Gardening Bureau In the early decades of the nineteenth century gardeners cultivated vegetables and herbs.  There was little time or energy for flower gardening since most of the population lived on farms where working the soil took up most hours of the day.  That all changed in the second half of the […]

Originally appeared at National Gardening Bureau Get the Best Front Yard on the Block Curb appeal: it’s a term bantered about by real estate agents and DIYers. You’ve heard about the importance of curb appeal, and maybe you’ve tuned into TV shows that flipped sad-looking properties into dreamy, darling aspirational homes. But what’s involved with creating […]

Originally appeared at National Gardening Bureau There are many species of beans in cultivation around the world, yet it is the common garden bean, Phaseolus vulgaris that takes on celebrity status as National Garden Bureau’s vegetable focus for 2021. One of the earliest cultivated plants, garden beans can trace their beginnings to Central and South America. Vining […]

Hardy Hibiscus adds a splash of tropical flair to your perennial garden. Fast-growing and fabulous, these plants explode with pinwheel-like flowers the size of dinner plates in late summer. Often confused with their tropical cousins, these plants are actually capable of surviving temps as low as -30° F (-34° C). North American gardeners can feel assured […]

What is the Hydrangea Danger Zone™? Right now you and all other gardeners who grow hydrangeas could be in the Hydrangea Danger Zone. It’s that time between the fall when your “old wood” hydrangeas set their flower buds, and the coming spring when those buds emerge. That is if they have made it through the […]

Hyacinths are spring-flowering bulbs that are treasured by gardeners for their heavenly fragrance. Overview and History Flower lovers began cultivating hyacinths more than 400 years ago. During the 18th century, they were the most popular spring bulbs in the world, and Dutch growers offered more than 2000 named cultivars. Today, there are less than 50 cultivars […]

  How to Grow Spring Blooming Hellebore Flowers Plants for Shade How to Grow Spring Blooming Hellebore Flowers in your Shade Garden Hellebores, oh hellebores, let me count the ways I love you! I must admit up front, I have a longstanding love affair with hellebores. You might know them as Lenten rose or Christmas rose, […]

Building Your Garden from the Ground Up: Basic Tips for Improving Garden Soil Quality  You’re dreaming of spring, eager to grow a gorgeous garden filled with fresh food and beautiful blooms. But before you sow your first seed or order perennials from your favorite nursery, take the time to dig deep into your soil. Understanding your […]

National Garden Bureau’s Top Ten Reasons to Garden Gardening as Therapy Get Gardening…Top Ten Reasons To Start! Mobile phones, tablets, and apps have become the tools of our modern lives. But it wasn’t that long ago that a shovel, a patch of soil, and a bag of seeds were the only tools needed to provide […]

Originally appeared at National Gardening Bureau Impress your visitors with gates, gazebos, and other graceful garden structures that create warm welcomes and cool resting spots. Weary winter months make us long for spring, but chilly days serve a perfect purpose: planning garden additions. Walking in the winter garden helps you assess its bones—the structural elements of your […]