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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Cosmos flower care: How to grow this daisy-esque bloom
Cosmos flowers are beautiful, easy to grow, and beneficial. If you want to add cosmos flowers to your garden, this guide will show you how.
The 4 best strawberry companion plants (and the 4 worst)
Strawberries are tasty and easy to grow, and growing them with the right plants makes growing them even easier. Here are the best strawberry companion plants.
Bee balm is a fantastic addition to a pollinator garden – what to know
Bee balm is a beautiful flower that is beloved by gardeners and pollinators alike. This guide will show you how to successfully grow it for yourself.
If you want a garden that blooms year-round, plant these flowers
Plant these flowers for a garden with year-round blooms.
The spring onion plant is the perfect option for gardeners with too little space
If your garden is small, spring onions are a space-efficient option. Here's the care guide you need.
Coleus plant care: How to grow it indoors and outdoors
Coleus plants are colorful and easy to grow, both indoors and out. If you want to add this lovely plant to your home or garden, this guide will show you how.
Creeping thyme is a colorful alternative ground cover to grass – what to know
Grass lawns may be popular, but they come with a host of problems. Why not try growing a creeping thyme lawn instead? This guide will show you how.
5 incredible hosta varieties to consider for a shade garden
Hostas are classic shade plants, perfect for practically any shady garden. If you aren't sure which hosta variety you should get, why not try one of these five?
7 fantastic types of pine trees you can grow in your yard
Pine trees are beautiful and beneficial to have in your yard or garden. Here's our seven favorite types of pine to help you choose the best one for your yard.
How to plant morning glories for a stunning display in your garden
How to plant your own morning glories for bright, unique blooms in your garden
Are marigolds perennials? It’s complicated
While your marigolds might come back year after year, here's why they aren't usually considered perennials.
Everything you need to know to grow gorgeous anemone flowers
Anemone flowers are charming, colorful, and surprisingly easy to grow. If you want to fill your garden with these lovely spring flowers, this guide is for you.
Does vinegar kill weeds? How to use your favorite household cleaning product in your garden
Use this guide to figure out the pros and cons of using vinegar as a weed killer in your home garden.
How to grow yarrow, one of pollinators’ favorite blooms
Yarrow is an easy-to-grow flower that attracts many pollinators. If you want to add it to your garden, then you're in luck! This guide will show you how.
What herbs can be planted together? How to plan your herb garden
Herbs are tasty and useful, but which ones should you plant together in your garden? This guide will explain what you need to know to plan your herb garden.
How to grow lantana: Everything you need to know
Lantana is a beautiful, brightly colored flower that butterflies and hummingbirds love. To get started growing it in your garden, here is what you need to know.
Forsythia is a fast-growing, low-maintenance shrub: A complete care guide
Forsythia bushes are beautiful and easy to care for. Their cheerful yellow flowers will brighten up any garden. If you want to grow your own, here's how.
Curious how you can grow your own blackberries? Here’s our complete guide
Blackberries have the perfect balance of sweet and tart, perfect for pies, jams, and more. If you want to grow your own, then this guide is for you!
What’s a French drain? A fantastic way to rid your garden of excess water
If water is building up in your garden or yard after a rainstorm and damaging your plants, then a French drain can help. Here's how to build your own.
Incorporate the hortifuturism trend into your space for an out-of-this-world garden
Take a deep dive into the hortifuturism trend, which invites you to explore new frontiers in your gardening endeavors.
How to get a green lawn that will make your neighbors green with envy
From watering to fertilizing to mowing, here are some easy tips and tricks to help you get the lush, dark green lawn you've always wanted.
What should you do if you find a snake in your garden?
Snakes have an important role in our ecosystem, but that doesn't mean they're always pleasant to see in your garden. Here's what to do if you see a snake.
5 fantastic (and creative) container garden ideas
Starting a container garden project but not sure which plants to choose or how to arrange them? Let these 5 creative container garden ideas inspire you!
Watch out for these signs of root rot in your plants
Make sure your plants are healthy by watching out for these signs of root rot
Peonies can grow just about anywhere – here’s how to care for them
Peonies are stunning flowers that are perfect for any flower garden or home. From planting to pests, this guide to peonies care will answer all your questions.
7 gorgeous types of roses every gardener should know
There are many wonderful types of roses to choose from when planning your garden. Here are seven amazing roses that every gardener should know about.
6 incredible types of ivy to spruce up your garden
Ivy is a beautiful and hardy plant popularly planted along walls and trellises. Here are six amazing types of ivy you should consider adding to your garden.
Goth style isn’t just a fashion trend – it’s taking over 2024 gardens, too
If you're tired of cottagecore, add a spooky touch to your greenery with the 2024 goth gardening trend.
What you need to know about deadheading in your garden
Here's everything you need to know about deadheading in your garden
Hardening off your seedlings as you bring them outside is crucial – here’s how to do it
Here's a guide on how to harden off your seedlings for healthy and happy growing season crops.