Episode 146: Best of LAAP: Our Top 4 Plants

No surprise here: Black Friday is one of the best times of the year to snag deals on bedding, furniture, home appliances, and so much more. While the steepest discounts tend to come on Black Friday, Friday, November 24, we've already found great deals happening now from retailers like Amazon, Brooklinen, Buffy, Shark, and more.

Knowing the precise time to get annual plants into the ground and whether or not a perennial will grow in a given location is often buried in local community lore, but the US Department of Agriculture’s plant hardiness zone map is used by millions of growers to help determine which plants are likely to thrive in a location. 

Imagine transforming the humble pothos, a classic vining houseplant, into a stunning tree-like form. This concept might seem a bit impossible, but you can do it easily with a few tips and tricks! Here are the secrets forGrowing Pothos as a Tree!

If you’re looking for some new tools to help you in the garden then Black Friday is a great time to get them. The sales event sees hundreds of retailers cut prices on thousands of products so there are plenty of bargains to choose from.

Did you know that the Gardeners of the Galaxy podcast has a Patreon? It’s one of the main ways that my rocket boosters can support the show financially, and give me more time to work on it.

We all have that one spot in our house that tends to accumulate random clutter every single day. Normally, that’s the spot near the front door—but really anywhere can become a dumping ground, including the garage, kitchen drawer (aka the junk drawer), dining table, and living room sofa. 

Meet Our 2023 Reader Garden Award Winners! These award-winning gardeners combine science with artistry to create an inspiring landscape. Take a tour with us! Introducing Our 2023 Garden Gate Reader Garden Award Winners!

We live in an era when technology largely rules the roost. At every turn we’re bombarded by new electronic devices, apps, and functionality ­intended to make our lives better, or at least to make some things easier. However, I question that any time I’m troubleshooting software problems, rebooting devices, or talking to customer service to resolve a technical difficulty. Despite these pitfalls, there’s one area of tech that I find myself increasingly impressed with and excited about—nature and gardening apps.

If you like the beauty and impact that ornamental grasses bring to a garden design, you will love the many shapes, forms, and colors that North American native species offer. Whether you need a practical ground cover, a dramatic focal point, or an airy filler to knit a matrix planting together, Danielle, Carol, and guest Paula Gross have some options that will inspire you to start your spring shopping list now.

Not all plants sleep through the winter months. Cool season annuals thrive when the temperature drops. Annuals are inexpensive, providing an easy way to add months of color to the garden. As summer blooms fade, give your garden a face lift with these cool season annuals for winter gardens.

These Partial Shade Perennials are the perfect choice for those garden spots that enjoy the dappled sunlight of a canopy or the gentle shade of a building.

These Green Chrysanthemum Varieties, ranging from the softest shades of pastel green to the most vibrant, almost neon hues, are not just a gardener’s delight but a visual treat for anyone who appreciates the beauty of nature!