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Terrified of Topping Dahlias

2 weeks ago | gardengatemagazine.com | Jamie Seitz

The scariest part of growing dahliasWhen you’re a first-time dahlia farmer (like me), few things are as terrifying as snipping off the center bloom — or “topping” — your dahlias. In early spring, you check every tuber for signs of growth while they are waking up. Then, you plant them carefully in the soil, praying there is no damage to the neck of the tuber.
Attract More Birds to Your Garden with Nesting Boxes

4 weeks ago | gardengatemagazine.com | Marisa Reyes

Bird nesting boxes bring big benefits to the gardenPlacing nesting boxes around your garden is a great way to encourage feathery friends to start a family there. With more birds in the yard, you’ll enjoy the benefits of these little garden helpers as they eat unwanted insects, munch on pesky weed seeds and help pollinate your flowers.
How to Create a Sensory Garden

1 month ago | gardengatemagazine.com | Marisa Reyes

Design a garden to please the sensesImagine walking through a well-designed sensory garden where every turn offers a new experience— whether it’s the soothing sound of rustling grasses, the vibrant colors of blooming flowers, the soft touch of velvety leaves, the intoxicating scent of a rose or the taste of fresh fruits and vegetables straight from the garden.
Should I Become a Master Gardener?

1 month ago | gardengatemagazine.com | Jamie Seitz

Time to level-up my gardening skillsSomeone asked me this year if I was a Master Gardener. I answered truthfully, no, I was not, but if I’m honest, part of me wanted to shrug my shoulders and say, “Who can know these things for sure? Maybe I am?” One thing you should know about me is that I enjoy a title and a tiny bit of prestige. Of course, I want to earn the title — no free rides or faux degrees wanted here.
Helpful Tips for a Hummingbird-Friendly Garden

2 months ago | gardengatemagazine.com | Sherri Ribbey

Help hungry hummingbirds this season!Many hummingbirds make the long trip from Mexico or CentralAmerica to as far north as Canada every year and will be showingup in gardens along the route soon. Hanging a feeder in springprovides energy for these tiny travelers as they migrate and is areliable supplement to the nectar and insects they eat later in theseason. Follow these feeding tips to keep hummingbirds visitingyour garden year after year.
2025 Container Garden Challenge Winners

2 months ago | gardengatemagazine.com | Sherri Ribbey

Introducing our 2025 Container Challenge Winners!Don’t get stuck with the same old container combinations year after year. If you’re on the hunt for some fresh ideas and inspiration, look no further! You’ll find a unique collection of reader-designed containers in this article. It’s a showcase of our readers’ creativity and flair. One of them may be just what you need to jump-start your own container creations.
How Many Hydrangeas Are Too Many Hydrangeas?

Mar 23, 2025 | gardengatemagazine.com | Jamie Seitz

A life-changing trip to Martha’s vineyardSince I was a teenager and read Summer Sisters by Judy Blume for the first time, I have wanted to vacation on Martha’s Vineyard. A few summers back, I convinced my family that we should drive cross country and spend a week on the island. It was everything I hoped it would be and more, because Judy Blume would never steer me wrong. We did all the island things.
Tips for Growing Lady’s Mantle

Mar 22, 2025 | gardengatemagazine.com | Marisa Reyes

Lady’s mantleType: Perennial Blooms: Clusters of tiny, star-shaped, chartreuse flowers in late spring to early summer Light: Full sun to part shade Soil: Moist, well-drained Pests: None serious Size: 10 to 18 in. tall, 18 to 30 in. wide Hardiness: Cold hardy in USDA zones 4 to 8 Why add lady’s mantle to your garden? There’s something magical about lady’s mantle. Its soft, scalloped light green leaves shimmer with beads of dew, creating a jewel-like effect on a misty morning.
Beetles on Your Roses? You Might Be Dealing with Rose Curculios

Mar 22, 2025 | gardengatemagazine.com | Chloe Deike

Rose curculio (Merhynchites bicolor)If you grow roses, be on the lookout for these beetles with red or black bodies and black heads with a long snout. The beetles measure about ¼ inch long. The miniscule eggs are difficult to spot hidden in the buds and hips. Pudgy, creamy white larvae hatch and feed on the buds and hips before dropping to the ground and pupating. They seem to prefer light-colored roses and can be found in most of the United States and in southern Canada.
Tour A Garden Designer’s Yard Full of Drought-Tolerant Plants

Mar 21, 2025 | gardengatemagazine.com | Sherri Ribbey

Designing a drought-tolerant landscapeStarting a garden from scratch is a big challenge. But it was one that garden designer Rebecca Sweet looked forward to when she and her husband, Tom Urban, moved to Granite Bay, California, 7 years ago. The 1-acre property had plenty of room and potential, so she brought a rental truck full of plants from the old garden and started ticking off others that had been on her wish list.