Garden Tech: 10 Essential Plant ID Apps for Flowers, Trees & Houseplants

Flower apps and plant ID tools keep improving. Whether youre an amateur botanist, a hiker facing an unfamiliar trail-side tree, or a gardener who photographed a mystery plant youd love to grow—theres an app for that. Her

The Gardenista 100: Best Elevated Planter Boxes for Every Space

Garden in a box. To launch our Gardenista 100 guide to 2015s hundred best outdoor products, weve rounded up favorite elevated planters—solutions for decks, balconies, and yards with terrible soil alike. Tradewinds Cult

The Gardenista 100: Best Hand Tools Worth Passing Down

Buy a good hand tool once and it lasts a lifetime—witness Michelles 25-year-old Felco pruners. For the second installment of our Gardenista 100 guide to 2015s hundred best outdoor products, weve rounded up new and classi

Gardenista on Flipboard: Curated Magazines for Every Gardening Passion

Ever wish you could flip through Gardenista like a glossy print magazine? Weve gathered favorite stories into curated collections on Flipboard—beautiful on mobile and equally stunning on desktop. Browse our Gardenista F

Garden Basics: The Collapsible Wagon That Hauls a Lifetime of Gear

Some people covet jewelry. I crossed diamonds off my wish list and wrote utility cart after seeing this beautiful, Belgian-made wagon from Atelier Tradewinds. Built from weather-impervious materials, the 33-pound wagon

Shopper's Diary: Garden Objects from New Zealand's Everyday Needs

Weve long admired Katie Lockharts curated home accessories shop, Everyday Needs. So we were thrilled when her brother Jared launched Garden Objects, an online store for well-designed, functional, enduring garden wares. T

10 Easy Pieces: Retractable & Expandable Garden Hoses That Won't Drive You Crazy

I used to dismiss lightweight, kink-free hoses as late-night infomercial fodder—until I saw one in action at SF General Store. The demure black hose lived in a small bucket when idle, its fabric-like skin elegant and una

Dirty Secrets: 10 Expert Ways to Build Healthier Garden Soil

After years teaching soil science through Oregon State Universitys Extension program and experimenting on my own half-acre southern Oregon garden, I wrote Building Soil: A Down-to-Earth Approach to share what actually wo

Alexa's Library: 9 Timeless Garden Books You'll Return to Again and Again

Theres something magical about discovering a well-loved garden book in a used bookstore—covers sun-faded, spines cracked from years of reference. These are the volumes that end up on a friends shelf, passed hand to hand,

Home Outside Palette: The Landscape Design App That Finally Gets Your Garden

Most landscape design apps suffer from the same flaw: they assume your outdoor space is a blank, rectangular canvas. Real gardens, however, are wonderfully imperfect. They have awkward corners, shifting patterns of sun a

20 Under $20: Best Summer Garden Tools and Accessories

June demands outdoor time. Here are 20 Gardenista‑approved summer tools and accessories under $20—useful, affordable, and ready for action. The List Japanese Steel Fork‑Tip Trowel. Carbon steel blade, wood handle; $18 (

Gardening 101: How to Prune Roses for Health and Beauty

Mrs. Hart, my post‑war neighbor, cultivated magnificent floribunda roses—big, round powder‑puff clusters. Her secret? “Easier to show than tell.” Here’s the visual guide. Know Your Rose Floribunda. Cross between hybrid

Landscaping 101: A Garden Arsenal to Fight Weeds Without Chemicals

In the war on weeds, I prefer hand‑to‑hand combat over chemicals. Pulling by hand or trowel is more effective, promotes healthier soil, and needn’t be backbreaking with the right tools. Essential Weeding Arsenal Long‑b

Best Tools: 10 Favorite Garden Forks for a Lifetime of Digging

Long‑handled forks break compacted soil, spread mulch, aerate compost. Invest in quality for a lifetime. Ten favorites. Top Garden Forks Burgon & Ball Digging Fork. Ash handle, comfortable Y‑grip; £39.95. Sneeboer

10 Easy Pieces: Wheelbarrows That Balance Form and Function

When a Sussex trug isn’t big enough, a wheelbarrow hauls plants, debris, gravel. Utilitarian but needn’t be ugly. Ten favorites satisfying both form and function. Top Wheelbarrows Bibox Wheelbarrow. Putty‑colored basin,

10 Easy Pieces: Rain Barrels for Sustainable Water Harvesting

Rain barrels are essential for smart, sustainable gardens. Set up a system, attach a hose, and it irrigates for you. Options range from affordable recycled plastic to long‑term stainless steel and wood. Top Picks Sheet

Origami Seed Kit: A Self‑Watering Microgreen Greenhouse

Swedish studio Tomorrow Machine and Berlin farming incubator Infarm created a miniature greenhouse that folds like origami. The Microgreen Indoor Garden Kit $26 from Dwell. Kit includes a folding waterproof greenhouse,

10 Easy Pieces: Leaf and Garden Rakes Built to Last

We favor rakes that endure—larger upfront cost, but better performance and long‑term value. No plastic. Here are hard‑working leaf and garden rakes for a lifetime. Leaf Rakes Need strong, flexible tines that gather, not

10 Easy Pieces: Bulb Planters for Effortless Fall Planting

Squirrels make bulb planting look easy. For humans, a good bulb planter saves knees and time. Rule of thumb: plant bulbs three times as deep as their width. Short‑handled for small jobs; long‑handled foot‑powered for big

How to Navigate the NYC Flower Market Like a Pro

The New York City Flower Market on 28th Street can overwhelm: crowds, hustle, endless options. After multiple visits (including styling a Remodelista Market), here’s an amateur’s guide to mastering the market. Plan Ahea