Purple plants that will make your garden pop this season
Purple flowers come in a variety of gorgeous shades, from pale lavender to deep plum. If you want to add some to your garden, here are the best purple flowers.
DIY compost bin: How to make one from a 5-gallon bucket
You can compost at home without dedicating too much time or space. Here's how to make your own DIY compost bin with a 5-gallon bucket.
The best spring fruits to grow: Add these to your garden
Fresh fruit from your own garden is a tasty treat. Prepare for a delicious and bountiful harvest by planting these fruits in the spring.
Flower pots 101: Picking the best ones for your spring garden
Consider your environment and the flowers you want to plant to find the best containers. Selecting the right flower pots can elevate your garden landscape.
Can potting soil go bad? The signs and solutions you should know
Potting soil is an important part of most container gardens, but can it go bad? Here's what you need to know to ensure your plants have the best soil.
7 stunning early spring flowers to plant right now
Early spring flowers are a great way to welcome the changing season. If you want to fill your garden with spring colors, here are seven of the best.
Learn how to grow saffron at home with these simple tips
Saffron is one of the most expensive spices, but did you know you can grow it at home? Here's everything to know to get started growing your own saffron.
Best trees for home gardens: Beautify your space with these top picks
Trees can add a lot to a garden, but it can be hard to choose the right one. Here are some of our favorite trees for home gardens to help you get started.
Are peppers fruits or vegetables? Here’s the final answer
Are all peppers the same, or are some peppers fruits and others vegetables? If you’ve ever wondered about pepper classification, we have the answers.
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.
The truth about holly leaves: Surprising facts you didn’t know
We've got four interesting facts about holly leaves for you to share with your friends.
How to grow mimosa plants: Tips for this fascinating, responsive shrub
Mimosa plants are known for their unique quirk of closing their leaves after being touched. Experience it for yourself by growing your own. Here's how.
21 best gardening shows you should be streaming right now
Taking on any gardening project can be intimidating, especially if you're an amateur. But you can fuel creativity and inspiration with these gardening shows.
4 simple Japanese garden ideas for a serene outdoor retreat
You can design a low-maintenance Japanese garden. Here are simple ideas to get you started on a tranquil space.
How to grow and care for California poppies: Tips for vibrant blooms
California poppies are known for their gorgeous, vibrant color. If you want to grow your own, here's what you need to know about this stunning flower.
When do banana trees fruit? Here’s what you should know
Growing your own banana tree can be exciting, but when can you expect your first fruit to appear? We have the answers.
Grow borage like a pro: Tips for healthy, thriving plants
Borage is a beautiful flowering herb, and it's quite easy to grow. If you want to add this plant to your garden, here's everything you need to know.
How to grow lobelia: A simple guide for bright blue-purple blooms
Lobelia flowers are gorgeous and easy to grow. Want to add them to your home or garden? Here's everything you need to know about caring for lobelia.
Dragon fruit plant care: How to grow this tropical beauty
Dragon fruit is delicious, but did you know you can grow your own at home? Here's everything you need to know about caring for your own dragon fruit plant.
Are potatoes fruits or vegetables? The answer might surprise you
Are you wondering if potatoes are fruits or vegetables? Here's what you need to know about categorizing this delicious and hearty harvest.
Beautyberry care made easy: Your complete guide to growing this shrub
Beautyberry shrubs are gorgeous, with bright purple berries so vibrant they almost don't seem real! Here's everything you need to know about growing your own.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
The best vegetables to plant in November
Planting vegetables in November means growing your seedlings indoors, and some plants will fare better than others.
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.
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.
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.
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.