Skip to main content
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.
A field of pink and white cosmos flowers

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.
A small potted dracaena marginata

10 beautiful dracaena plants to add to your houseplant collection

If you're looking for a fuss-free houseplant, these 10 dracaena plants will make beautiful additions to any home.
Strawberries on the vine at varying levels of ripeness

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.
Scarlet bee balm

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.
Blooming perennial flower garden along a walkway

If you want a garden that blooms year-round, plant these flowers

Plant these flowers for a garden with year-round blooms.
Potted peace lily by a window

What does indirect sunlight actually mean?

Many indoor plants require indirect sunlight, but what does this mean? Here's what you should know.
A row of clean spring onions

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.
A coleus plant with orange and red leaves

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.
Prayer plant

Prayer plant care: Everything you need to know to grow a lush and healthy plant

Prayer plants can be notoriously tricky to maintain, but you can have a lush, healthy plant with these care tips.
Purple creeping thyme flowers

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.
Green and white hosta plants

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?
Small pine tree

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.
Morning glory on trellis

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
A close-up of a marigold bloom

Are marigolds perennials? It’s complicated

While your marigolds might come back year after year, here's why they aren't usually considered perennials.
A pair of purple anemone flowers

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.
Person repotting a plant

5 tips for preventing transplant shock when you repot your plants

Transferring and repotting your plants can introduce unwanted transplant shock. Use this guide to keep your plants healthy.
Glass bottle labeled vinegar on table

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.
An orange and black butterfly on white yarrow flowers

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.
A crate full of harvested herbs

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.
Pink and yellow lantana flowers

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.
Neem oil

How to use neem oil on plants to control pests

Here's how you can control your houseplant pests with neem oil, and find out more tips.
A forsythia shrub with yellow flowers

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.
Ripe blackberries on the bush

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!
Fiddle-leaf fig

How to propagate fiddle-leaf fig plants: A step-by-step guide

Propagating fiddle-leaf figs is quite simple, so you can easily chop and propagate sparse fiddle-leaf plants or share cuttings.
A person digging into grass with a garden fork

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.
Alien eggs succulent

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.
Green lawn

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.
Brown and black snake near some purple flowers

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.
Three container gardens with flowers on a patio

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!
Pothos plant in a vase of water with roots

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
Pink peonies

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.
Cluster of Sophy's Rose roses, dark pink blossoms

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.
An English ivy in a hanging basket

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.
Flowers on a dark night

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.