Gardening Tips and How-To Garden Guides

Here are some simple things people can do to keep backyard birds happy and healthy all summer long.

Here's what a recent shift in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones means for home gardeners.

Why are ants so attracted to peonies? Where did peonies originate? How many types of peonies are there? Get to the bottom of this popular late spring bloom.

Joyce Bupp thinks this time of year is awesome. Not just for the warmer weather, but also witnessing her tiny seeds and seedlings grow into a bountiful feast for her dinner table. 

There’s no way to eliminate every tick from your property, but simple adjustments to your landscape will keep ticks from putting a damper on your backyard fun.

A master gardener shares her tips for growing perfect pumpkins and gorgeous gourds in home gardens. 

Everywhere you turn on the Bupp farm, you'll find pots ready to be recycled with new plants. As a lifelong "saver" Joyce Bupp prides herself in keeping excess waste out of landfills and oceans. 

Spring is the time to prune shrubs that need some attention. Cutting them back now will keep them growing healthy and attractive.