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How to Create a Sensory Garden

1 week 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?

3 weeks 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

1 month 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

1 month 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?

2 months ago | 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

2 months ago | 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

2 months ago | 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

2 months ago | 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.
Add Chinese Ground Orchid to Your Shade Garden

2 months ago | gardengatemagazine.com | Marisa Reyes

Chinese ground orchidLooking for an exotic addition to your garden without the high maintenance? Say hello to the Chinese ground orchid! This little gem is a game-changer for those of us who dream of growing beautiful orchids in our own backyards but don’t have mild winters. Type: Pseudobulb Blooms: Small, orchidlike pink-purple flowers from mid- to late spring Light: Part shade Soil: Moist, well-drained Pests: None serious Size: 12 to 18 in. tall, 6 to 12 in.
Colorful Shade Garden Bed with Chinese Ground Orchid

2 months ago | gardengatemagazine.com | Marisa Reyes

Chinese ground orchid pops in spring with brunnera and astilbeThe tropical elegance of Chinese ground orchid (Bletilla striata) is sure to stand out in a mixed planting like this and bring early season interest to your garden. Try this colorful combo to brighten up your shady beds and borders. Chinese ground orchid’s vibrant blooms and ‘Emerald Mist’ brunnera’s blue flowers and silvery foliage bring early-season excitement in this mixed planting.