Garden zones or plant hardiness zones are often mentioned in gardening. Do you know yours and what it means? Here’s how it helps—and why it doesn’t tell the full story. If you are in Canada, you … [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 … [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...]
How to Turn Food Scraps Into Compost to Feed Your Garden
Composting food scraps reduces landfill waste and creates organic matter to enrich your soil. Methods vary, but all help build healthier garden soil over time. If you're curious about compost tea, … [Read more...]