Gardening, often perceived as a simple hobby, has profound implications for our physical and mental health. The act of nurturing plants, feeling the soil beneath our fingers, and witnessing the cycle of growth can be incredibly therapeutic. This article explores how gardening boosts health, cultivating beautiful landscapes and also a healthier, happier you. Enhance Sleep Quality Sleep is vital to our well-being, and gardening can enhance its quality. The physical labor involved in gardening can tire your body in a healthy way, leading to deeper sleep. Additionally, sunlight exposure during ..read more

In the diverse landscape of the United States, selecting the right turfgrass for your yard can be daunting. Each region has a unique climate and challenges, from the chilly northern states to the sunny South. In this comprehensive guide, we break down the most common types of turfgrass and help you make an informed decision based on your specific geography and yard conditions. Whether you’re in the Northeast, Midwest, South, or anywhere in between, we’ve got you covered. Turfgrass Types, Planting and Maintenance You can click on each turfgass type below to view the complete profile availab ..read more

Having a chicken-friendly garden can be beneficial for both your chickens and your plants. By designing a garden with your chickens in mind, chickens can help fertilize the soil and control pests in a natural way. Choosing Plants that are Safe for Chickens When setting up a chicken-friendly garden, it’s important to select plants that will not harm your chickens. Here are some top picks for chicken-friendly foliage: Clovers  Clovers like white, red, and alsike are very chicken-friendly as they provide both forage and ground cover. Chickens love clover’s sweet taste and will slowly graze ..read more

If you’re looking for a sustainable and easy way to elevate your garden, look no further than native plants! Native plants are especially well-suited to the local climate, making them an excellent choice for gardeners in any climate or hardiness zone. Below is a quick guide on how to get started with native plant gardening.  What Are Native Plants, and Why They Matter Native plants grow naturally in a specific habitat or region without the intervention of humans. They have adapted to the local climate and soil conditions over thousands of years. These plants are frequently referred ..read more

We are regularly asked how PlantTAGG determines Hardiness Zones for a gardener’s yard. The power of PlantTAGG is deeply rooted in the system’s precise location-based data algorithms. And, our comprehensive expert-crafted plant content is unmatched. When we set out to create PlantTAGG, we were motivated by the realization that gardeners relied upon inaccurate or outdated information. In the best case, a plant’s “instruction manual” is based on where the plant was grown and not where a gardener lives, and in the worst case, the information is just wrong!  Many gardeners use the USDA Hardi ..read more

What is there NOT to love about Hostas? These versatile plants are spectacular with their mounds of lush green leaves in an assortment of elegant shapes, sizes, patterns, and textures. Hostas have increasingly become the “go-to” selection for partially or fully shaded garden areas. They thrive as understory plants and are available in hundreds of varieties! This article covers everything you need to know to get started with Hostas in your own garden.    What are Hostas? Native to northeast Asia, Hosta (also commonly known as the Plantain Lily) is a genus belonging to the Asparagace ..read more

The magic trick to successful summer gardening in the South is to focus on plants that love the heat! If you select low-maintenance, adaptable plants, your summer garden can maintain its beauty despite consecutive days of 100-plus-degree temperatures. This article covers 10 plants to consider and how to care for them. Easy Tips to Care for Your Summer Garden It is necessary to water your summer garden – but never overwater! You can check before watering by sticking your finger (or a pencil) four inches down into the soil. No water is necessary if your fingertip or pencil tip comes up da ..read more

A home garden offers an excellent opportunity to impact the environment positively by attracting hummingbirds, butterflies and other pollinators, and more. It also promotes healthy eating habits by providing fresh vegetables and fruits. However, it’s more complex than simply going to the local garden center and buying and putting plants in the ground. If you’re a homeowner ready to elevate or start your garden, selecting the right plants for your yard – and its microclimates – is critical. Fortunately, your local PlantTAGG-enabled garden center can help remove the guesswork. Here are a few t ..read more

Air Plants are becoming more and more popular. They come in delightful shapes and curious textures that bring originality to any room. Air Plants are fun to collect and make uniquely beautiful accents for many interior decor styles.  Where Can I Find Air Plants? Air plants in nurseries are often tossed together in large bins or containers. One reason they are amazing is that you don’t have to “plant” them! These intriguing specimens require no potting soil to grow, making them extremely easy to care for and display. It’s easy to find Air Plants at your local garden center, big box ..read more

It’s a beautiful sunny day, and you finally have time to tackle that front yard project. You’ve done the measurements, analyzed the sunlight, and tuned your irrigation system. Now it’s time to hityour local garden center. A little prep goes a long way! This article walks you through using the PlantTAGG app in your local garden center to make it fast, easy and fun to create the garden of your dreams.  PlantTAGG in a Garden Center – Remove the Guesswork Plant lovers are overwhelmed with options. One quick search brings up thousands of plants. Of course, this fast anytime access ..read more