Gardening Simplified

The Rose Family | All About Rosaceae

The Rosaceae family includes some of the most economically important fruit and nut crops worldwide, such as apples, strawberries, and almonds. Not to mention, some extrao

Rocking the Landscape | All About Rock Gardens

In today’s episode, Rick and Stacey talk about the fascinating history behind rock gardens, explain the difference between a rock garden and an alpine garden, and of cour

Berry-d Treasure! | All About Plants With Berries | 211

What even is a berry? Well, watch this episode and you’ll find out! Stacey and Rick deep-dive into what really classifies as a berry and talk about a variety of berry-lad

I Give Up! | Top Reasons People Give Up on Plants & Gardening

It’s human nature to get disheartened when something doesn’t work out, and when it comes to plants and gardening, things don’t always work out the way we hoped. Weeds, wa

Fall is Full of Opportunities, Seize the Day! 

Carpe diem! Fall is a fantastic time to be in the garden. Whether you’re tending to your plants or getting your lawn in order, we’ve got tips and tasks for you to work on

Low-Maintenance Plants & What to Expect

The way people define low-maintenance plants varies from gardener to gardener. At its core, the basic low-maintenance plant is one that is well-suited for the conditions

Well-Rounded | Spherical Plants for the Garden

People love round plants, or as we like to say, meatballs. Whether you’re the type of gardener that likes to have all your plants perfectly shaped in an appealing circle,

The Magic of Moon Gardens

Sitting in your yard or garden on a summer night isn’t just a romantic notion – for many of us, nighttime is the only time that we can comfortably spend in the garden due

The Importance of Texture in the Garden

Color is usually at the front of mind when it comes to designing a garden, but to really elevate a landscape, texture is crucial. In this episode, Stacey and Rick talk ab

What If You Could Only Use One Color in the Garden?

If you had to design a garden bed using only ONE flower color, which color would you choose to create your monochromatic masterpiece? Hear about the most popular colors,

How to Make a Meadow Garden

Meadow gardening has been gaining popularity, and rightfully so! They’re fantastic for wildlife, plant diversity, and not to mention, they’re beautiful! Learn about ways

Gardens That Shaped the US | Part 4 | Middle of Summer Garden Check

We’re getting back to our usual routine, but before we do, we’re going to highlight Stacey’s number 1 bucket list garden to visit! On top of that we discuss a few other f

Gardens That Shaped the US | Part 3 – Chicago to California

We’re breaking away from our usual routine to talk about notable gardens across the United States that were pivotal in shaping the country into what it is today. Learn ab

Gardens That Shaped the US | Part 2 – South & Midwest

We’re breaking away from our usual routine to talk about notable gardens across the United States that were pivotal in shaping the country into what it is today. Learn ab

Gardens That Shaped the US | Part 1 - Northeast

We’re breaking away from our usual routine to talk about notable gardens across the United States that were pivotal in shaping the country into what it is today. Learn ab

Surviving Heat and Humidity | Best Plants and Practices

Sometimes the weather can feel too hot to handle! Luckily, these plants won’t break a sweat under these tough conditions. Learn all about plants that grow well in hot and

Homing in on Hibiscus

The hibiscus plant family includes several hundred species of plants that are native to warm temperate, subtropical, and tropical regions throughout the world. In this ep

Understanding Fertilizer and Soil Amendments | When to Use and When Not to

Fertilizer can be confusing - when should you use it and what type should you use? Stacey and Rick break down the basics of fertilizer, understanding NPK, fertilizer rati

All About Beneficial Insects

Ever wonder if that bug in your yard is a friend or a foe? IPM, or Integrated Pest Management, is the best way to manage pests in the garden while being environmentally s

How to Have Color in the Shade

Gardening in the shade can be difficult, and trying to have color in shade can be even more so. Don’t worry, we’ve got you! Hear all about plants that provide color and b