May 2026
Articles published during this month.
Nitrogen Fixation: How Bacteria Feed the World
Learn how nitrogen fixation works, the bacteria and plants behind it, and why this process feeds half the world.
Mulberry Tree: Species, Care, Harvest
Grow a mulberry tree with species comparisons, planting, pruning, pest control, harvest, and nutrition tips from extension sources.
Magnolia Tree: 10 Best Varieties and Care Guide
USDA-backed magnolia tree guide: pick the right variety for your zone, plant with confidence, and master care for 10 top cultivars.
Liatris Plant: Complete Growing Guide
Grow stunning liatris plant spikes with our science-backed guide covering species, planting, pollinators, and care for vibrant blooms.
Leaf Spot Disease: Complete Guide
Leaf spot disease guide with diagnosis, prevention and treatment tips backed by university research and proven fungicide protocols.
Leaf Mulch: Complete Garden Guide
Learn how to make and apply leaf mulch for healthier gardens, lawns, and trees with research-backed application rates.
Japanese Maple: Complete Care Guide
Grow a stunning Japanese maple with this complete guide covering planting, pruning, varieties, common problems, and expert care tips.
Hen and Chicks Plant: Care Guide
Master the hen and chicks plant with expert care tips, top varieties, troubleshooting, and design ideas backed by university research.
Garden Compost: Complete Home Guide
Learn garden compost basics, materials, methods, and application rates for healthier soil, bigger harvests, and a thriving backyard.
French Lavender: Complete Grower Guide
Discover French lavender: science-backed growing tips, varieties, pruning, overwintering, and uses for thriving Mediterranean blooms.
Fig Tree: Complete Growing Guide
Learn how to grow a healthy fig tree at home with expert tips on planting, watering, pruning, varieties, and harvesting fresh figs.
Fiddle Leaf Fig Care: Complete Guide
Master fiddle leaf fig care with expert tips on light, water, humidity, and fixing brown spots from extension sources.
English Lavender: Complete Growing Guide
Learn how to grow English lavender with expert tips on soil, watering, pruning, varieties, and proven health benefits.
English Ivy: Care, Cultivars and Caution
English ivy is a beloved houseplant and a serious invader. Get expert care tips, cultivar guides, toxicity facts and safer alternatives.
15 Best Drought Tolerant Plants
Discover the best drought tolerant plants for any garden. Save water, money, and time with these hardy, low-water beauties.
Dogwood Tree: Complete Guide for Home Gardens
Discover the dogwood tree's growth, care, varieties, and wildlife value with hard data from USDA and university extension sources.
Daylily Plant: The Complete Care Guide
Master the daylily plant with expert care tips, top varieties, bloom secrets, and answers to the most common gardener questions.
Cover Crops: Cut Fertilizer Costs, Boost Yields
Cover crops boost soil health, cut fertilizer costs, and prevent erosion. Learn species, planting times, and proven benefits.