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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.
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.
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!
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.
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.