Diana Koehm
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How-ToNew Veggie Garden Tools for 2023
With these transplant tongs, you’ll never damage your seedlings again How many times have you tried to ease your seedlings out of their tray only to shear off some of…
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DesignTour a New England Garden Packed With Dense Color
Matt Mattus and his partner, Joe, live in a three-generation family home in a suburban area of Worcester, Massachusetts, along with their three dogs. Over the years, Matt has transformed…
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How-ToHow to Grow Tradescantias—Tough Houseplants With Beautiful Foliage
Tradescantias (Tradescantia spp. and cvs., Zones 4–12) are easy-care houseplants with cascading, colorful foliage. Apart from the ubiquitous zebra tradescantia (T. zebrina, Zones 8–12), which is beloved for its purple-and-silver…
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How-ToDividing Perennials Step-by-Step
Dividing perennials is one of the easiest and cheapest ways to get more plants. Many perennials can be divided, but how and when should you do it? Here are three…
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DesignThe Best Yellow, White, and Pink Peonies
Peonies are among people’s favorite late spring plants for a reason. Their textured, lobed foliage and large size make them stand out even without flowers. But when in bloom, there’s…
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DesignWhat is a Shamrock and How do You Grow Them?
Shamrocks (Oxalis spp. and cvs., Zones 3–11), also known as wood sorrels, are beloved annual and perennial plants known for their distinctive foliage that resembles clover (Trifolium spp.). Shamrock leaves…
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DesignHow to Use Hostas in Garden Design: Plant IDs
In “How to Use Hostas in Garden Design,” home gardener Delphia Johnstone introduced us to her lush Zone 7b North Vancouver garden. The garden has been three decades in the…
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How-ToHow to Build a Bird-Feeder Wreath
In winter, food can be hard for birds to come by. Using materials from your yard, you can make a wreath that both feeds them and looks good while doing…
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How-ToNew Garden Tools That Make Maintenance Easier on Your Body
As the gardening season starts up again, many of us are going through our sheds and taking inventory of our tools, looking for damage and making mental notes of what…
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VideoTour a Garden That Provides Subtle Privacy and Four-Season Appeal
Privacy is a goal many gardeners have in mind when landscaping their backyard. But many people limit themselves to planting boxing hedges or a row of monotonous trees. When landscape…
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