spring gardening

Stop Wasting Cuttings: The Ground Layering Method That Multiplies Your Shrubs in Spring

by
Stop Wasting Cuttings: The Ground Layering Method That Multiplies Your Shrubs in Spring

For years, gardeners have struggled with propagating shrubs through cuttings—with a dismal success rate. Ground layering changes everything by letting the parent plant do the work while the cutting develops roots naturally. This spring technique is so effective it can turn a single forsythia into a dozen new plants.

5 Shrubs Planted in March Transformed My Silent Garden Into a Year-Round Bird Sanctuary

by
5 Shrubs Planted in March Transformed My Silent Garden Into a Year-Round Bird Sanctuary

Three years ago, a silent garden prompted one gardener to plant five carefully chosen shrubs in March. The result? A thriving bird sanctuary filled with year-round birdsong, where mockingbirds, cedar waxwings, wood thrushes, and bluebirds now visit regularly. Learn which shrubs work best and how to arrange them to create an irresistible habitat.