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Gooseneck loosestrife flowers with a fly

Gooseneck loosestrife might be the perfect plant for your pollinator garden – here’s what to know

Gooseneck loosestrife is a delightful plant with a silly name that can bring joy and whimsy to your pollinator garden. Here's how to grow it for yourself.
A small jade plant in a pot with other succulents

Jade plant care: A complete grower’s guide

Jade plants are beautiful succulents that are surprisingly easy to care for. Want to add this charming plant to your home? This care guide will show you how.
Manicured lawn with flower beds beneath shade trees

5 essential spring lawn care tips you need to know

Preparing your lawn for the spring growing season doesn't have to be difficult. Here are five spring lawn care tips to help you ensure your greass thrives.
Cucumber vines flowering on trellis

How to pollinate cucumbers for your garden

If you’ve tried growing cucumbers, sometimes they don’t always produce so well. We'll tell you how to solve your pollination problems.
Dark pink bougainvillea flowers along a fence top

Protect your sanctuary with these amazing garden fence ideas

Garden fences are important for protecting your plants from pests and even just as decoration. Here are some garden fence ideas to get your started.
Harvesting broccoli

The best (and worst) broccoli companion plants

It can be tricky to find plants that grow well with broccoli, which is why we've assembled a list of nine broccoli companion plants to help you get started.
A field of black-eyed Susans

These are our favorite biennial flowers for a garden

Biennial flowers may not be as common as perennial or annual flowers, but they can be just as lovely. Here are our favorites to add to your garden.
Three pansy plants in terracotta pots

The do’s and don’ts of caring for pansies

Pansies are cheerful early spring flowers that fit practically any garden. Here's how to keep yours healthy and thriving through spring and summer.
Orange, red, yellow, and white gerbera daisies clustered together

How to care for gerbera daisies, vibrant flowers that everyone loves

Gerbera daisies are colorful, charming, and cheerful, so it's no wonder they're popular. Here's everything you need to know to grow them in your garden.
Close up of a bright blue cornflower

Spruce up your garden with these gorgeous blue flowers

Blue is a beautiful color, and there are many blue flowers to choose from. Here are our six favorites you can add to your garden this year.
Three small plants growing in kokedama moss balls on a blue background

Kokedama is an easy and elegant gardening trend that you can try today

Kokedama gardening is a technique from Japan that looks impressive, but is surprisingly easy to make and maintain. Here's what you need to know.
Elephant ear plant leaves

Elephant ear plant care guide: What you need to know

Elephant ear plants are large, leafy, and lovely, so it's no wonder they're such popular houseplants. Here's what to know about caring for them.
Quaking aspens in fall

6 beautiful, fast-growing trees you should plant in your yard

Trees are wonderful to grow, but they can also take a long time. If you're getting impatient, why not try one of these fast-growing trees instead?
White bacopa flower

Plant your bacopa now for a sweet-looking display through spring and summer

Bacopa is a beautiful plant with trailing stems that look great in containers and in gardens. Here's what you need to know to grow it for yourself.
Red and green rubber tree in a gray pot against a white background

How to propagate your own stunning rubber tree plant from a cutting

Rubber tree plants are small, indoor trees that are great for desks and windowsills. Here's how to start a rubber tree plant from a cutting.
Mulberries ripening on the bush

The complete guide to growing and caring for mulberry trees

Mulberries are delicious but difficult to find in grocery stores. Luckily, they're easy to grow! Here's what you need to know about growing mulberry trees.
Dark red and white nemesia flowers

Caring for nemesia, a cute and colorful perennial for your flower garden

Want to add colorful nemesia flowers to your home or garden? This nemesia care guide has answers to all your questions, from planting to pests.
A pair of morel mushrooms

How to grow morel mushrooms at home and save yourself tons of money

Here's everything you've ever wanted to know about morel mushrooms, as well as a guide on how to grow and care for them.
A propagation station in a wooden frame with three glass jars and plant cuttings.

Is your propagation station breaking the law? Everything you need to know about plant patents

Propagation is an easy way to fill your garden, but some plants are illegal to propagate. Here's what to know about plant patents and other legal protections.
Fiddle-leaf fig beside stairs

How to treat brown spots on fiddle-leaf figs to get your plant back in tiptop shape

Let's walk through how to treat brown spots on fiddle-leaf fig leaves and return your plant to a beautiful green.
Two cucumbers growing from a vine on the ground, with a yellow flower in front

Is a cucumber a fruit or a vegetable? The answer might surprise you

Most people know by now that tomatoes are technically fruits, but what about cucumbers? Here's what we know about this staple fruit/vegetable.
Pink carnation flowers

How to care for carnations, a gorgeous flower for your garden

Carnations are beautiful, and they're remarkably easy to grow. If you're looking to fill your garden with carnations, this is the care guide for you.
A tulip in a vase with water beads

Can you grow plants in water beads? Here’s what you need to know

Water beads are a fun and colorful way to grow plants hydroponically. If you want to give this method a try, here are the plants you should use.
A field of lavender flowers

How to grow lavender from seed to keep your garden and your home smelling fresh

Keep your garden and home smelling fresh by following this simple guide for growing lavender from seed.
A striped zucchini growing on the vine

The best (and worst) zucchini companion plants

Planning your next garden and not sure what to plant beside your zucchinis? This guide to zucchini companion plants has everything you need to know.
A person harvesting a yellow bell pepper

The best (and worst) pepper companion plants

Want to know what the best companion plants for peppers are? This guide has all the info, from which plants work best to which ones you should avoid.
Cucumbers and tomatoes growing together

The best (and worst) cucumber companion plants

From fruits and vegetables to flowers and herbs, these are the best cucumber companion plants for you to grow - and the ones you should avoid.
Bright red montmorency cherries on a tree

What to consider when planting a cherry tree

Grow your own cherries to make sure you always have fresh fruit on hand. Set your fruit garden up for success with this cherry tree growing guide.
Top down view of several potted plants together in a box

5 easy indoor plants anyone can grow

If you're looking to start gardening, but have had trouble in the past, then start with this list. Any beginner can care for these easy indoor plants.
Dwarf Japanese maple tree

The complete guide for caring for your Japanese maple

Japanese maple trees are beautiful and easy to care for. To keep yours healthy and happy, here is everything you need to know about Japanese maple care trees.
Banana tree with ripe fruit

How and when do bananas reproduce? We have answers to all your questions

This is everything you need to know about banana reproduction, whether you want to grow your own or are just curious.
An assortment of succulents in pots

These incredible indoor succulents are our favorites

When it comes to picking succulents for your home, the amount of options can be overwhelming. To help make your choice, here are our favorite indoor succulents.
Bonsai tree in purple rectangular pot blooming purple flowers

The dos and don’ts of caring for your bonsai tree

Bonsai trees are beautiful and relaxing, but how do you care for them? This guide will answer your questions so you can keep your bonsai tree happy and healthy.
A collection of various houseplants

The 5 best tall indoor plants you can get to create a lively space

Do you have a room that needs a burst of greenery? Add these five tall indoor plants to your collection to fill your home with foliage and flowers.
Purple and blue hydrangeas

Make sure your hydrangeas have the best blooms by pruning them properly

How to prune your hydrangeas this summer to ensure the best blooms