Japanese Maple Tree Landscape
Learn how to plant and grow Japanese maple trees in your NC garden with this friendly guide. Includes tips for choosing the right variety, planting, care, and adding Japanese maple tree landscape charm.
Garden MVPs: 10 Critters You Want in Your NC Garden
Discover 10 beneficial critters for your NC garden—from ladybugs to lizards. Learn how these garden guests help your plants thrive (and why you shouldn’t squish them).
Plant Profile: Hydrangea
Hydrangeas are the high-maintenance beauties of your NC garden—needy, dramatic, and absolutely fabulous. Here’s how to grow them (without losing your mind or your hose).
The Late Bloomer’s Guide to Planting the Perfect Summer Garden in NC (No Seeds, No Stress)
Learn how to plan and plant a thriving late-start summer edible garden in your NC garden using plant starts. Ideal for beginner and busy gardeners—grow your own veggies and herbs without starting from seed!
Plant Profile: Jessamine
Discover how to grow jasmine in your North Carolina garden! This guide covers the best jasmine varieties, care tips, and seasonal advice for NC gardeners.
Plant It and They Will Fruit: Fruit Trees That Actually Like North Carolina
Wondering which fruit trees thrive in North Carolina? This NC gardener's guide breaks down the best picks—apple, peach, fig, and more—plus tips on planting, care, and harvesting.
Grow Your Own Groceries: A North Carolina Guide to Food Gardening for Yards Tiny to Titanic
Want to grow your own groceries in your North Carolina backyard? Whether you’ve got a balcony or a big ol’ yard, here’s how to grow herbs, fruits, and vegetables—even if you’re a total gardening newbie. NC garden tips inside!
How to Grow (and Not Murder) a Crepe Myrtle in Your NC Garden
Learn how to plant, prune, and care for crepe myrtle trees in your North Carolina garden. A funny, friendly, and informative guide for any Southern gardener.
What is Your Gardening Personality?
Are you an edible enthusiast or a chaos cultivator? Take this fun quiz to find your gardening personality and the perfect garden style for you!
How to Grow Your Own Avocado Tree from a Grocery Store Pit
Curious if you can grow your own avocado tree from that leftover pit? NC gardener and indoor plant enthusiast Flora + TIMBER spills the beans (and pits) in this funny, step-by-step guide for houseplant lovers.
Plant Profile: Lemon Balm
Learn how to grow lemon balm in your North Carolina garden with this easy, beginner-friendly guide. Tips on planting, care, and harvesting.
Plant Profile: Blueberries
Want to grow your own blueberries in North Carolina? Learn how to plant, care for, and harvest blueberry bushes right in your backyard. Expert tips, local advice, and a healthy dose of sarcasm for NC gardeners. I am who I am!
Square Foot Gardening: The Lazy Gardener’s Guide to Growing More in Less Space in North Carolina
Want to grow more vegetables in less space? Square foot gardening is an easy, efficient way to maximize your garden's potential. Learn how to plan, plant, and maintain your own square foot garden with expert tips.
The Ultimate Easter Gift Guide for Gardeners (with links!)
Looking for the best Easter gifts for gardeners? From practical tools to quirky plant-themed surprises, this gift guide has everything a green thumb could want (besides more plants, of course).
How to Grow the Juiciest Strawberries in Your NC Garden
Want fresh, homegrown strawberries in North Carolina? Learn how to plant, grow, and care for Chandler, Sweet Charlie, Ozark Beauty, and Quinault strawberries with this fun, practical guide!
Guest Post from Two Chicks Homes about Renovating for Your Indoor Plants
Enjoy this guest post from Two Chicks Homes, a renovation company in Huntersville, NC. Read all about renovating your home with your indoor plants in mind!
Plant Profile: English Daisy
Learn how to grow English daisies in North Carolina! Find planting tips, care guides, and expert advice for keeping these charming perennials thriving in your NC garden.
Best Places to Buy Seeds Online for a Thriving NC Garden
Find the best online seed companies for NC gardening, perennials, and pollinator-friendly plants. Get expert tips for choosing vegetable garden seeds that thrive in North Carolina.
Plant Profile: Southern Magnolia
Read all about how to plant and grow Southern Magnolia trees, this southern classic add drama and class to anyone’s lawn!
How to Plant a No-Till Garden in NC: A Beginner’s Guide
Want a thriving NC garden without tilling? Learn how to start a no-till vegetable garden, improve soil health, and grow a sustainable garden in North Carolina.