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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.
A snake plant in a window

Are snake plants toxic to dogs? You need to know the answer to this question

Snake plants are beautiful and easy to grow, but are they safe for your dogs to be around? Here's what you can expect if your dog takes a bite of a snake plant.
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.
An orchid potted indoors

Are orchids poisonous to cats? We’ll tell you

Orchids are beautiful, elegant plants, but are they safe to have around your pets? Here's what you need to know to keep your plants and pets safe.
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.
Green dieffenbachia leaves

What you need to know about growing dieffenbachia (dumb cane plant)

Dieffenbachia, also called dumb cane plant, is a beautiful tropical houseplant. If you want to add it to your collection, here is everything you need to know.
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.
A potted air plant (tillandsia) sitting on a window sill

How to care for air plants: A complete guide

Air plants are interesting and elegant. While their care is different from most other houseplants, they aren't difficult to care for if you know how.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.