The Helpful Gardener is an article-rich website produced by Scott Reil, an experienced and accredited nurseryman residing in New England. The website does justice to its name with an array of articles concerning vegetable, flower, and container gardening. Specific article categories include Lilacs, Bonsai, Rose Gardening, Perennials, Garden Design, and Hydrangeas. The site also offers directories by state for landscape architects and garden designers, as well as nurseries and garden centers. The Gardening Tips section of the website features articles relating to mulch, summer flowers, compost, mycorrhizal fungi, garden tools, and more. The Helpful Gardener hosts a number of forums as well.