Articles by Marianne Lipanovich
5 Houseplants That Thrive in Full Sun (10 photos)
Most houseplants are happiest with indirect light. These houseplants are the exception. They love having plenty of light, and will do best in the full sun of a south-facing window.
You May Never Have to Buy These Plants Again (12 photos)
“New plants from old” might be one of the rallying cries of gardeners everywhere. These 10 plants are all fairly easy to propagate, giving you the chance to fill your garden or home with more of your favorites, or provide plants as gifts to friends and neighbors. There are numerous ways to propagate…
Please Touch and More: 5 Elements of a Sensory Garden (17 photos)
The concept of a sensory garden may have gotten its start as a way to open up gardening to those with special needs, but it turns out that a garden that appeals to all five of our senses is pleasurable for everyone. Creating your own sensory garden, w…
How to Get More Plants for Free (27 photos)
It’s amazing how quickly buying a few plants can add up to a fairly big monetary outlay. Fortunately, there are time- and gardener-honored ways of getting plants for little or no cost. You can get offsprings of your (or your friends’) plants for free, whether it’s by gathering seeds, getting divisions…
Hummingbirds and Butterflies Will Love You for Planting This (9 photos)
The humble scarlet beebalm (Monarda didyma) has a lot to recommend it, especially in eastern North America, where it originated. This easy-care perennial not only attracts bees to your garden, but butterflies and hummingbirds also find it irresistible. It’s a welcome addition to a perennial garden,…
15 Favorites for Your Summer Edible Garden (15 photos)
One of the toughest parts of growing vegetables and fruits is deciding just what to grow. A good place to start is with favorites from beans to zucchinis, all of which have stood the test of time in edible gardens. Novice gardeners can begin with trie…




















