What grows well in clay soil? Dense clay soil is common in yards across the country. This can seem like a challenge at first, but we’re here to help! With...

Heather and her daughter enjoying the backyard gardens. Hanging Begonias, Daylilies, Hostas, and Bee Balm add color to this shaded garden bed. By Amanda Shepherd, American Meadows Staff Writer Heather...

Part Of The American Meadows Meadowscaping Learning Center Many gardeners work long hours in the spring months, feverishly planting a variety of bulbs, wildflowers, and perennials for spectacular summer color....

Did you know that fall is a great time to plant? In many parts of the country, fall means cooler temperatures, warm soil, and increased rain. These conditions encourage root...

by Amanda July gardens are often some of the showiest, but need maintenance and watering to stay healthy until fall. The start of July means summer is in full swing...

Find Your Hardiness Zone Take In Your Surroundings Favorite Easy To Grow Plants What To Expect In Your First Growing Season Solutions For Common Problems Must Have Tools Have Fun!...

Wildflowers are the perfect solution to boost your curb appeal.

Imagine a luxurious chateau in France surrounded by symmetrical evergreen borders and vast expanses of lawn with a fountain focal point in the center. Now move your mind to Japan,...

Imagine stepping out the door and smelling your garden before you even see it. The multi-sensory joy that a fragrant flower garden offers to the gardener is unparalleled in the...

By Kimberly Toscano, gardening expert, landscape designer and writer.   While the collapse of European honeybees has garnered much attention, hundreds of lesser-known bee species buzz through your backyard unaware...

By Kimberly Toscano It takes more than nectar to entice butterflies to take up residence in your garden. While nectar-rich flowers attract passersby to stop and feed, host plants send...

by Jenny Over the River and Through the Woods to Riverbanks Botanical Garden By Arlene Marturano, garden expert and writer. Riverbanks Botanical Garden in Columbia, South Carolina is a 70-acre...