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Pale orange celosia flowers

How to grow celosia and add vibrant color to your garden

Celosia plants are a stunning way to add color and texture to any home or garden. Here's what you need to know in order to keep yours happy and healthy.
A branch of pink bleeding heart flowers

What you need to know about growing the delicate bleeding heart flower

Bleeding heart flowers are unique and beautiful, but they have a reputation for being difficult to grow. Here's what you need to know to grow this flower.
Ripe tomatoes on a vine

Are tomatoes a fruit or a vegetable? Let’s find out

Tomatoes are tasty vegetables...or are they fruits? We'll answer that question and explain why it's important to know in this guide to tomato classification.
Close-up of an African violet

Keep your beautiful African violets flourishing with these top care tips

African violets are gorgeous and easy to care for. If you want to bring one home with you, here's everything you need to know to keep it happy and healthy.
A jacaranda tree beside an apartment building

Jacaranda trees: A complete growing and care guide

If you need a flowering tree for your yard, why not grow a jacaranda tree? Here's what you need to know about this gorgeous tree and its purple flowers.
A potted pink and green aglaonema plant

How to care for aglaonema, a popular, stunning indoor plant

Aglaonema plants are beautiful and easy to grow. If you want to bring one home with you, here's what you need to know to keep it happy and healthy.
Hands scooping soil out of a flower pot

What exactly is loam soil? Here’s what to know

Different plants need different types of soil, but one soil type most plants will grow in is loam. What's loam soil, and why do plants love it? We have answers.
White panicle hydrangea flowers

How to care for limelight hydrangeas, a gorgeous fall bloom

Limelight hydrangeas are beautiful and easy to grow. If you want to add these stunning flowers to your garden, here's everything you need to know to grow them.
Several Queen Anne's lace flowers

Queen Anne’s lace can be invasive: What you need to know about it

Queen Anne's lace is a gorgeous and elegant flower that can spread to take over a space. If you want to control its growth, here's what you need to know.
A weeping willow tree planted in a patch of grass surrounded by stone in front of a building

Want a stunning willow tree? Find the right type for your zone

Willows are beautiful trees, and there are many types to choose from. To help you pick the best one for your yard, here are five of our favorites.
White clover flowers

Should you plant a clover lawn? Read this first

Clover lawns are seeing an increase in popularity, but are they right for you? We'll explain the benefits and drawbacks of clover lawns to help you decide.
Orange and red zinnias

Are zinnias perennials? It’s complicated

Zinnias are gorgeous, vibrant flowers that are easy to grow and care for. Are zinnias perennials or annuals, and will they return? Here's what to know.
An orchid potted indoors

These 5 types of orchids make amazing houseplants

Orchids are unique flowers that come in many colors, sizes, and shapes. Which is right for you? Here are our five favorite types of orchids to get your started.
Ginger root on a table

Add a kick to your cooking: How to plant and grow your own ginger

Feel like your garden and your meals might be missing something? Here's how to plant and grow your own ginger for that extra kick in your recipes.
Herbs in nursery pots on a table with a watering can, gloves, and gardening tools

Not sure what growing zone you’re in? This is how to find out

Knowing what USDA hardiness zone you live in is important if you want to grow perennials outdoors. If you're confused about the zones, this guide is for you.
A small pot with a tiny house plant and succulents

Add whimsy and magic to your yard with these lovely fairy garden ideas

Fairy gardens are a fun way to express yourself creatively in your garden. If you need some help getting started, here are some tips to inspire you!
A deer in a field of purple flowers

5 incredible deer-resistant flowers you need to know about

Deer are lovely and important, but that doesn't mean you want them to eat your flowers. That's not a problem with these deer-resistant flowers.
Creeping Jenny

Creeping Jenny: A care guide for this fast-growing plant

Creeping Jenny is a beautiful fast-growing perennial perfect for containers or outdoor gardens. Here's what you need to know about caring for it.
Dark coffee grounds in a silver measuring scoop

What plants like coffee grounds? When to use them in your garden

Coffee grounds can offer several benefits to our garden, but not every plant enjoys them. Here's your guide to what plants like coffee grounds and which don't.
A patch of crabgrass

How to kill crabgrass for good

Is crabgrass spreading through your lawn, but you aren't sure how to get rid of it? This guide on how to kill crabgrass has all the answers you need.
A mix of colorful wildflowers

These are our favorite types of wildflowers

Wildflowers are gorgeous and easy to grow. Here are six of our favorite types of wildflowers to help jumpstart your wildflower collection.
Garlic bulbs and cloves on a table

This is when to harvest garlic

Garlic is a delicious plant to have in your garden, but when is it ready to harvest? Here's what you need to know about garlic harvest season.
Red spider lily flowers

How to care for red spider lily, a stunning end-of-summer bloom

Red spider lily flowers make a gorgeous and unique addition to any home. If you want to add them to your garden, here's what you need to know.
A farmer carrying a crate of tomatoes

When should you pick tomatoes? We’ve got you covered

If you're feeling impatient or confused while waiting to harvest your tomatoes, this is the guide for you. Here's what to know about when to pick tomatoes.
Indoor plant collection

Are these common houseplants safe for your cat? Read this guide to find out the scoop

Do you need to know which common houseplants you can keep around your cat? We have answers.
Citronella leaves

Banish mosquitoes with this citronella plant care guide

Mosquitoes can be a nuisance, but growing citronella plants makes them easier to deal with. Here's how to ensure your citronella plant thrives.
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.
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.