Gardening Soul

Why Every Garden Needs Calendula: 12 Great Reasons

Commonly known as the Pot Marigold (though it is structurally distinct from common French or African marigolds of the Tagetes genus), calendula is a hardy annual that punches far above its weight

12 Reasons Creeping Thyme Is Better Than Grass in Some Areas

by Linda Parker

04 Jul

12 Reasons Every Gardener Should Plant Yarrow

by Linda Parker

02 Jul

12 Living Carpets That Take Over So Weeds Never Get a Chance

by Linda Parker

30 Jun

How to Dry Fresh Lavender at Home (Plus 15 Creative Ways to Use It All Year Long)

by Linda Parker

30 Jun

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Grow Lemongrass Once: 8 Reasons You’ll Love It and 10 Ways to Use It

When planning an herb garden, most people instinctively reach for the classics: basil, rosemary, thyme, and

July 4, 2026

10 Reasons Hostas Never Go Out of Style

In the fast-changing world of landscape design, gardening trends can be surprisingly fickle. One year, everyone

July 3, 2026

12 Flowers You Can Still Plant in July for Blooms Until Frost

By the time July rolls around, many gardeners assume the planting window for the year has

July 2, 2026

11 Perennials You’ll Be Glad You Planted In July

While standard gardening wisdom says that spring and autumn are the only acceptable windows to plant

July 1, 2026

Why Hydrangea Blooms Turn Brown Too Soon – and How to Help Prevent It

For many gardeners, hydrangeas are the crown jewel of the summer landscape. Whether you grow the

July 1, 2026

Do You Need to Deadhead Marigolds? Here’s What Every Gardener Should Know

When planning a summer garden, few annuals deliver the reliable, sun-drenched impact of marigolds (Tagetes). Whether

July 1, 2026

12 Practical Reasons to Plant Peppermint in a Garden Pot This Week

Few herbs match the invigorating, multi-sensory experience of a healthy peppermint plant (Mentha x piperita). With

July 1, 2026

15 Drought-Tolerant Plants That Bloom All Summer Long

As summer temperatures climb and rainfall becomes unpredictable, maintaining a lush, colorful garden can feel like

June 29, 2026

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Medicinal Plants

Why Every Garden Needs Calendula: 12 Great Reasons

Commonly known as the Pot Marigold (though it is structurally distinct from common French or African marigolds of the Tagetes genus), calendula is a

by Linda Parker

July 4, 2026

GENERAL GARDENING

12 Reasons Creeping Thyme Is Better Than Grass in Some Areas

For decades, the classic image of suburban perfection has been anchored by a single landscape feature: the pristine, emerald-green turfgrass lawn. Homeowners spend a

by Linda Parker

July 4, 2026

PLANTS

Grow Lemongrass Once: 8 Reasons You’ll Love It and 10 Ways to Use It

When planning an herb garden, most people instinctively reach for the classics: basil, rosemary, thyme, and mint. While these are excellent staples, there is

by Linda Parker

July 4, 2026

PLANTS

10 Reasons Hostas Never Go Out of Style

In the fast-changing world of landscape design, gardening trends can be surprisingly fickle. One year, everyone is obsessed with intricate, high-maintenance English cottage borders;

by Linda Parker

July 3, 2026