Gardening Simplified - Easy Gardening Tips for Real Life
10 Things Worth Growing in Pots This Summer That Aren't Flowers
Jun 04, 2026
When most people think about container gardening they think flowers. But some of the
most interesting, useful, and beautiful things you can grow in a pot this summer have
nothing to do with flowers at all.
Here are ten of them — plus the one thing to know
before you plant anything anywhere.
How to Keep Your Garden Going Strong All Summer — Without Spending Your Weekends on Chores
May 21, 2026
For most of my gardening life I was an all-or-nothing gardener. Big sessions or
nothing at all. What changed everything wasn't a new technique — it was a shift to
short daily tours and quick spruce-ups.
Read on to find out how a little bit, done regularly,keeps your garden going all summer long.
How to Set Up Your Garden in May So It Almost Takes Care of Itself All Summer
May 14, 2026
I asked my followers what their biggest gardening challenge was. About 80% said weeds.
The rest said watering. Just two things — and both are almost entirely solvable with
two simple things you can put in place right now in May. Read on to find out what they are.
Why Container Gardens Are the Smartest Thing a Busy Gardener Can Do This Spring
Apr 30, 2026
When I downsized from a large home with a big landscape, I wondered if I'd have to give up gardening. Containers turned out to be the answer — and now they're my favorite way to garden. Here's why they might be yours too.
If Plant Shopping Overwhelms You, Start With This
Apr 16, 2026
Most gardeners start shopping by thinking about color. But there is one question that cuts through the overwhelm faster than any plant list. Here is where to actually start before your next nursery visit.
Before You Buy Another Plant, Check These 3 Things First
Apr 09, 2026
The number one source of plant regret is not a lack of knowledge. It is buying plants that were never a good fit. Here are three quick checks to run before anything goes in your cart this spring.