A Tour of Iseli Nursery: Garden Design Ideas Using Evergreens, Texture, and Color
We visited Iseli Nursery in Oregon and walked away inspired by how evergreens can create year-round beauty using texture, color, and structure alone. Here’s what we learned—and how you can use it in your own garden.
March Garden Tour (Zone 6A): What Looks Dead, What’s Normal, and What to Do Now
March is the messiest time in the garden—but that doesn’t mean something is wrong. In this Zone 6A garden tour, we’re breaking down what looks dead, what’s actually normal after winter, and what you should (and shouldn’t) be doing right now to set your garden up for spring success.
How to Prune Trees in Early Spring (Zone 6A Guide)
There’s something about early spring in the garden that feels full of possibility. It might not look like much yet — bare branches, lingering winter damage, a whole lot of “what happened here?” — but this is one of the most important moments of the entire gardening season.
A Full Circle Moment: Grow For Me Gardening Featured in Better Homes & Gardens
Grow For Me Gardening is featured in the March 2026 issue of Better Homes & Gardens Porches & Gardens. Take a behind-the-scenes look at the two-day photoshoot, the story behind the garden, and the full circle moment that made this feature so meaningful.
How to Grow Hydrangeas Successfully
Learn how to identify hydrangea types, when to prune hydrangeas, and why they don’t bloom. Plus get our complete hydrangea guide and planning worksheets.
7 Garden Mistakes We Wish We’d Never Made in Zone 6A
Avoid the most common gardening mistakes before you make them. Two zone 6A gardeners share 7 honest lessons learned — from irrigation and mulch to tools and plant selection.
The R.U.D.E. Winter Garden Checklist: How We Inspect Our Zone 6A Garden Before Spring
Learn how we inspect our garden before spring using our R.U.D.E checklist!
Garden Favorites: Plants We Trust
Discover our favorite shrubs, perennials, trees, and annuals for a reliable, high-impact garden. Plus, grab our free printable Garden Favorites guide.
Garden Plant Pairings That Work
Learn how to create beautiful garden plant pairings that grow well together. Discover why pairing matters and download our free Garden Pairing Guide for expert combinations.
5 Beginner Gardening Tips That Matter
New to gardening? Learn the beginner gardening tips that actually matter, reduce frustration, and help you grow with confidence. Download our free Beginner Garden Guide.