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Jasmine plant blooming

The best types of jasmine to enhance your garden’s fragrance and beauty

Jasmine flowers are known for their beauty and scent. If you want to grow your own but aren't sure which type of jasmine to plant, here's a guide for you.
A branch of holly

The truth about holly leaves: Surprising facts you didn’t know

A small mimosa plant in a black pot

How to grow mimosa plants: Tips for this fascinating, responsive shrub

Family sitting on a couch watching TV

21 best gardening shows you should be streaming right now

A large zen garden

4 simple Japanese garden ideas for a serene outdoor retreat

Orange California poppy flowers

How to grow and care for California poppies: Tips for vibrant blooms

Banana tree with ripe fruit

When do banana trees fruit? Here’s what you should know

Borage flowers close-up

Grow borage like a pro: Tips for healthy, thriving plants

Lobelia erinus blooming in a container

How to grow lobelia: A simple guide for bright blue-purple blooms

Ripe dragon fruit

Dragon fruit plant care: How to grow this tropical beauty

A pile of brown potatoes up close

Are potatoes fruits or vegetables? The answer might surprise you

American beautyberry shrub

Beautyberry care made easy: Your complete guide to growing this shrub

Green and yellow wintercreeper leaves

How to grow wintercreeper, gorgeous green and gold foliage

Wintercreeper is an evergreen plant with lovely foliage that looks striking at any time of year. To grow your own, here's what you need to know.
Cut ginger on a table

The ultimate guide to growing ginger hydroponically

Growing ginger hydroponically offers more advantages than the standard way of cultivation. Our step-by-step guide shows you how to do it successfully.
Yellow winter jasmine flowers

How to grow winter jasmine for January blooms

Winter jasmine is a beautiful flowering shrub that is among the first plants to flower in spring. Here's everything you need to know about growing your own.
A field of rye grass

How to care for winter rye, a fantastic cover crop

Winter rye is a hardy and enthusiastic cover crop. This guide will explain the benefits and pitfalls of this cover crop, as well as how to grow it for yourself.
A spineless holly or winterberry plant

Winterberry: A complete care guide for this holiday favorite

Winterberry trees are easy to grow and excellent at livening up a dreary winter landscape. Here's what you need to know to add one to your garden.
Yellow coreopsis flowers

How to care for coreopsis, a long-blooming plant

Coreopsis flowers are beautiful native wildflowers that are easy to grow. If you want to grow this flower, here's what you need to know about coreopsis care.
Oxalis plant with white flowers

Oxalis triangularis care: Tips to help its moody foliage thrive

Oxalis triangularis is a gorgeous plant with unique dark foliage. Here's everything you need to know to care for your own oxalis triangularis plant.
A monkey tail cactus with pink flowers

How to care for the monkey tail cactus for endless blooms

The monkey tail cactus is a beautiful and unique cactus. If you want to bring one home with you, here's everything you need to know to help it thrive.
Pencil cactus plant

How to care for the pencil cactus plant (it’s not actually a cactus)

Pencil cactus plants are fascinating and fun to grow. If you want to add these incredible plant to your home or garden, here's what you need to know.
A row of rhubarb stems growing

The best vegetables to plant in November

Planting vegetables in November means growing your seedlings indoors, and some plants will fare better than others.
Variety of succulents

Our favorite desert plants you will love

Gardening in the desert is made much easier if you grow desert plants. These are our favorite desert plants to add life and color to a dry, rocky garden.
Small white hellebore flowers

How – and where – to plant hellebores in your garden for lush, long-lasting blooms

Hellebores are easy-going flowers that can bloom in cold environments — here's what to know about caring for them.
Fall leaves in several large piles

Composting fall leaves is easier than you think – here’s how to make use of all those fallen leaves

From compost to mulch, all those fallen leaves in your yard can be put to good use in your garden. Here's how to make them work for you.
White freesia flowers

Freesia care: What you need to know about these fragrant flowers

Freesia flowers are bright, colorful, and smell incredible. If you want to add these lovely perennials to your garden, here is everything you need to know.
A variety of squash types set on a black table

6 types of gourds you should know this fall season

Looking for a new and interesting gourd to add to your fall garden? Here are six incredible types of gourds that you'll love growing.
A close-up of kniphofia flowers

These 7 orange flowers will make your garden pop

Orange is a vibrant color that can brighten rooms and gardens, and there are plenty of orange flowers to choose from. Here are a few of our favorites.
A pile of butternut squash with one cut in half to expose the inside of the squash

When is the best time to harvest butternut squash?

Butternut squash is delicious, and even better when freshly harvested from your own garden. Here's everything you need to know about how and when to harvest it.
Hands holding soil

How to turn your compost to keep the soil aerated and nutrient rich

Turning your compost pile for the best results may seem intimidated. Here's what you need to know.
Hickory tree branches

Hickory trees: Everything you want to know about these hardwoods

Hickory trees are lovely, beneficial, and surprisingly easy to grow. If you want to grow one of these beautiful hardwoods, here's what you need to know.
A beautiful yellow chrysanthemum

Are mums perennials? It’s complicated

Mums are gorgeous fall flowers, but can you grow them year after year? Here's what you need to know about whether mums are perennials or annuals.
A variety of squash types set on a black table

Is a pumpkin a gourd: We have answers to this burning question

Pumpkins are a delicious and versatile seasonal fruit, but are they also gourds? If you're confused about what a gourd is, we have the answers.
Red and orange viburnum berries

The best viburnum varieties to have in your yard

Viburnum is a gorgeous shrub with so many different species and varieties to choose from. Feeling overwhelmed? Here are our favorite viburnum varieties for you.
Hydrangeas with blue flowers

6 gorgeous blue flowers for a calming space

Blue flowers can make your home or garden more relaxing and inviting. No matter your aesthetic preference, one of these six blue flowers is sure appeal to you!