America In Bloom: The Future Is Bright
America in Bloom (AIB) recently hosted its annual symposium in St. Louis, Missouri this September, where towns from all over the US met to share their garden successes and collaborate. AIB is an organization that promotes the beautification of cities and towns through...
Container Gardening in Small Spaces
Landscape and garden design can be an overwhelming endeavor to take on, especially for novices who believe they were born without a green thumb. Throw in a small outdoor space - especially a hardscape heavy one such as a terrace or rooftop - and it can be completely...
Sustainable Container Gardening
It’s not news that we are failing our planet - creating too large of a carbon footprint, depleting natural resources, neglecting biodiversity and wasting water. The effect of this neglect extends well beyond humans - the lack of stewardship disrupts every major...
Fertilizer & Container Gardening
Plants need nutrients just like we do- that's where fertilizer for plants comes in. Every gardener wants their plants to live long and healthy lives. As plant parents we know that plants have three fundamental needs- sunlight, water, and nutrients. Fertilizer is an...
Spring Cleaning with Gabrielle Bags
When the birds are chirping and the flowers are blooming, we know spring is in the air. For some that means the annual spring-cleaning has finally arrived. Gardeners can resonate with the idea that for anything to grow, it needs the proper space and attention. When...
Selecting the Right Plant Saucer For Your Planter
Plant saucers can be a valuable addition to your planter for many reasons. They can serve an essential function in water retention, collecting excess water from the drainage holes under the potted plant. They can also keep your floor clean, free of scratches or...