Garden zones or plant hardiness zones are frequently mentioned in gardening. But, do you know what your zone is? Or, how to find it—and—most importantly—what it means for your garden? Let's look how … [Read more...]
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Tips and tutorials for growing a variety of plants including annuals and perennials including flowers, vegetables, trees, shrubs, and vines.
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14 Delightful Early Summer Flowering Perennials
If you want perennial flowers that bloom in late spring and early summer, here are some favorites. If your goal is continuous blooms throughout the growing seasons, also see this printable list of … [Read more...]
Smart & Simple Ways to Automate Your Garden Watering
There are several options for self-watering systems to keep your garden plants safe during the heat of summer. Automatic watering is essential if you will be on vacation or unable to water during the … [Read more...]
25 Plants with the Look or Fragrance of Chocolate
Chocolate is a fun theme for a garden! Find plants with the fragrance of chocolate and flowers and foliage to resemble both milk and dark chocolate. Together they create a chocolate-lovers garden … [Read more...]
12 Top Garden Tip Sheets & Checklists
The most popular garden tip sheets, info graphics, and checklists on Empress of Dirt are now available in one convenient file. You can save the file to your computer, tablet, or phone, or print it out … [Read more...]
Want to Grow Miniature Plants? Avoid These 7 Mistakes
Want to grow a miniature garden with living plants? Miniature gardening expert Janit Calvo shares seven common miniature plant-growing mistakes you can avoid. Once you know these tips, have a look … [Read more...]
Helpful & Harmful Plants for Backyard Chickens
Have you got backyard hens or plan to get some? The Chicken Whisperer’s Guide to Keeping Chickens lists beneficial plants that act as natural insecticides around chicken coops, as well as … [Read more...]