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Weigela shrub with pink flowers

Focus on color: The best pink plants to add to your garden

Does your garden need a splash of pink? Add one of these incredible pink plants to liven it up. From vibrant to pastel, something here is sure to suit you.
Tall sunflowers

When do sunflowers actually bloom?

Sunflowers are known for their bright, cheerful flowers, but when can you expect to see those blooms? Here's what you need to know about when sunflowers bloom.
Light pink desert rose flowers

How to care for desert rose, a gorgeous succulent

Desert rose flowers are vibrant and stunning. If you want to try growing one for yourself, here's everything you need to know about desert rose plant care.
Potatoes on the ground

Everything you need to know about harvesting potatoes

It can be hard to wait patiently for your delicious potatoes to be ready to harvest. Here's everything you need to know to have a great potato haul.
Green grass lawn

Zoysia grass is tough and versatile – here’s how to care for it

Zoysia grass is a popular variety for lawns. It is hardy, low maintenance, and looks lovely. If you want a zoysia grass lawn, here's how to care for it.
A basket of colorful petunias

This is how to deadhead petunias and encourage new growth

Deadheading is beneficial to many flowers, including petunias. Here's everything you need to know about deadheading your petunias to encourage repeat blooming.
A metal seedling tray full of seedlings with perlite in the soil

What is perlite (and why you need it for your plants)

Perlite is a common soil additive, often found in potting soil. What exactly is perlite, and how does it benefit plants? This guide has answers for you.
A bouquet of stargazer lilies

Add color and interest to your zone 8 garden with these gorgeous perennials

Looking for some interesting and colorful zone 8 perennials to add to your garden? Here are a few of our favorites to help you get started.
Gloved hands applying red cedar wood chip mulch

The best mulch for your yard: A complete guide

Mulch is a useful tool, but there are several different types to choose from. Wondering which is the best mulch for your yard or garden? Here's what to know.
White azalea flowers

Plant these stunning flowering shrubs for a showstopping garden display

Flowering shrubs are a great way to add color to your garden. Here are our favorites.
Ripe tomatoes on a vine

Why are my tomato leaves turning yellow? Troubleshoot with these great tips

If your tomato plant's leaves are turning yellow, it could be a sign of several problems. Here's how to figure out the issue, and how to fix it.
Purple and white columbine flowers

How to care for the gorgeous columbine flower

Columbine flowers are beautiful native wildflowers that thrive in partial shade. Bring the beauty of the native meadows to your garden by growing them.
Dogwood tree with pink flowers

The best time to prune dogwood trees: Everything you need to know about dogwood care

Dogwood trees can bring year-round beauty to any yard. Here's how to take the best care of yours.
Tall sunflowers

Are sunflowers perennials? It depends on the type

Sunflowers are gorgeous and cheerful, but can you expect them to return next year? Here's how to tell if your sunflowers are annuals or perennials.
A wildflower garden full of colorful flowers

Gorgeous ways to get the natural garden of your dreams

These ideas are perfect for a natural garden in your yard.
Blue and pink hydrangeas

When do hydrangeas bloom? (and 4 reasons yours aren’t)

Hydrangeas are known for their showy flowers, but when can you expect to see those flowers? Here's what you need to know about when hydrangeas bloom.
A wildflower garden full of colorful flowers

4 gorgeous unique flowers that will stun in your garden

If your home or garden is in need of something more unique and exciting, then why not try growing one of these four incredible and unique flowers?
A rose bush full of red roses

How to prune rose bushes to keep them looking lush and beautiful

Roses make excellent additions to any garden. Here's how to prune your rose bushes to keep them looking lush and beautiful.
Blueberries on a bush

This is when blueberries are in season

Blueberries are delicious treats, but when can you expect to harvest them? If you're feeling impatient about your blueberry harvest, this is the guide for you.
A grove of olive trees

A guide to growing a thriving olive tree

By following these simple tips, you can have a thriving olive grove. All you need to do is pick a sunny spot, choose your olive varieties, and start growing.
A sage plant with purple flowers

Russian sage plant care: A complete guide

Russian sage is a beautiful and fragrant flowering herb. If you'd like to add this lovely herb to your yard or garden, here's what you need to know.
Orange dahlia flowers

Are dahlias perennials? It’s complicated

Dahlias are gorgeous flowers, but can you expect them to return like perennials, or should you plan on replanting them like annuals? We have the answers.
A group of purple coneflowers

How to create your own pollinator garden – invite bees, butterflies, and more to your outdoor space

Pollination gardens are a great way to improve your landscape's ecosystem. Here are some tips for building your own.
A row of canna lily plants with orange flowers

Canna lilies add drama to any garden – here’s how to care for them

Canna lilies are striking and beautiful. If you want to add them to your garden, this guide to canna lily care will help you ensure your canna lilies thrive.
Sunflower under blue sky

Focus on color: Yellow plants that will bring cheer to your garden

Add some sunshine to your garden with these bright yellow plants.
A mandevilla plant with one red flower

How to care for mandevilla, a perfect addition to your vertical garden

Mandevilla, also known as rocktrumpet, is a gorgeous flowering vine with vibrant flowers. It makes a lovely addition to vertical gardens. Here's how to grow it.
Border garden planted with drought-tolerant flowers

Drought-tolerant pollinator plants that will survive any climate

These drought-tolerant flowers will make sure you have blooms in your garden, no matter the weather.
Blue larkspur delphinium flowers

How to care for larkspur, a toxic (but beautiful) flower

Larkspur is a gorgeous but toxic flower, and it's a popular addition to many gardens. Here's how to grow and care for it yourself for beautiful flowers.
Fertilizer pellets

What exactly is vermiculite?

If you've noticed vermiculite listed as an ingredient in your potting soil mixes, you might wonder what it is. This guide will explain what you need to know.
Pink sedum flowers

Our 4 favorite sedum varieties for a drought-tolerant garden

Sedum is a beautiful and drought-tolerant plant that works well in most gardens. Plant one of these four sedum varieties in your next garden.
A field of black-eyed Susans

These are the best low-maintenance perennial flowers for beginners

Gardening is a fantastic hobby, but it can be tricky to figure out where to start. If you're a beginner, these are the four best perennials to start with.
Blue phlox flowers

How to care for phlox, a star-shaped colorful flower

Phlox flowers are colorful and beneficial for your garden. These plants are popular with pollinators and gardeners alike. Here's how to grow your own.
A close-up of some black-eyed Susan blooms

A guide to growing black-eyed Susans, gorgeous wildflowers

Black-eyed Susans are stunning wildflowers that gardeners and wildlife love. They're easy to grow, so add black-eyed Susans to your garden with these tips.
Tomato plant preparing for harvest

9 tasty companion plants for tomatoes in your summer garden

Plant these tasty companions in your garden next to your tomatoes to get the healthiest harvest.
Maple tree with red leaves

4 amazing maple tree species to consider for your yard

Maple trees are known for their beautiful red foliage and delicious syrup. These four types of maple trees will make a great addition to your yard or garden.