Curious when pumpkins grow? Here’s our guide to growing your own
You may be wondering when pumpkins grow. Our general guide for pumpkin growth is a great place to start.
Growing lavender from cuttings: Everything you need to know
You want to fill your garden with lavender, but what if you only have one plant? Learn how you can propagate lavender from cuttings.
Why are your cucumber leaves wilting? How to save this salad staple
Find out why your cucumber leaves are wilting and what you can do to stop it.
Turn your hydrangea leaves from brown to green – make your plants healthy again
A guide on how to treat brown spots on hydrangea leaves and return your ornamental plant to green again.
The best sprays to keep pests off your delicate hibiscus plants
Hibiscus plants can be delicate, so it's important to pick the best pest control spray. Here are our picks.
Growing squash vertically is easy with these simple tips
Using a vertical garden provides many benefits when you’re growing fruits or vegetables. We discuss if it's the right choice for squash.
Does Epsom salt kill ants (and is it safe)? Here’s what we’ve found
Can Epsom salt kill ants, or is that a myth? And is it safe to use in your garden? Here's everything you need to know.
When do banana trees produce fruit? What you need to know
Here's what you need to know about when you can expect a banana tree to produce fruit.
Summertime planting: Caring for your gorgeous, spicy-smelling dianthus
Follow this summer care guide for your dianthus and get gorgeous blooms all season long.
How to transplant moss – and when you should
Here's everything you need to know about how to transplant and propagate moss without any worries about browning.
You should never use ladybugs as pest control – this is why
Ladybugs are helpful for gardens but shouldn't be a pes -control solution. This is why.
No more crouching down: How to build a raised garden bed with legs for easy gardening
Make your gardening time easier. Here's how to build a raised garden bed with legs.
How to keep pests away from your delicate basil plants
Basil is a wonderful herb, but what isn't so wonderful are pests eating its leaves. We provide handy tips on what to do about it.
When should you fertilize your azaleas? What you need to know
If you want to keep your azaleas beautiful, here is everything you need to know about when and how to fertilize them.
Is weed and feed bad for your lawn? 6 things to know before you use it
Read this before you use weed and feed on your lawn.
Not sure how often to water seedlings? Here’s everything you need to know about starting seeds
Here's everything you need to know about growing your indoor seedlings into healthy plants.
What pests does garlic keep away? What you need to know about this natural pest control
Annoyed by the pests in your garden but looking for a natural solution? You'll be surprised how effective a garlic spray can be.
When is the best time to plant St. Augustine grass? What you need to know
Planting grass of any kind is a balancing act. This is what to consider when seeding and caring for St. Augustine grass.
How to use coffee grounds to fertilize your blueberry bushes
Coffee grounds can be a great fertilizer — here's how to turn your trash into your garden's treasure, especially for your blueberry bushes.
How to make a compost bin from a 5-gallon bucket
You can compost at home without dedicating too much time or space. Here's how to make your own DIY compost bin with a 5-gallon bucket.
How to grow hackberry trees, a native tree with unique and tasty berries
Add hackberry trees to your fruit and vegetable garden for delicious crunchy fruit in the fall. Here's how.
If you’re in need of a durable flowering shrub, then consider growing pittosporum! Here’s your care guide
Pittosporum is an easy-to-grow flowering shrub that's perfect for containers and garden borders. Use this care guide to start growing your own.
Should you be using Vinca minor as a ground cover in your lawn? This is what you need to know
Vinca minor can offer a lot of charm as a ground cover, but it has drawbacks as well. Here's how to decide if it's right for you.
Loquat trees provide flowers, fruit, and even herbal tea! Here’s what you need to know about growing these useful plants
Loquat trees provide delicious fruit, beautiful flowers, and even herbal tea. Here's how to grow one and make use of all it can offer.
Angelonia is excellent for containers, borders, and more – how to grow this beautiful and sweet-smelling flower
Angelonia is a great choice for garden borders and containers. This is how to grow your own.
How to care for crocosmia – get stunning red and orange flowers all summer long
Crocosmia flowers can fill your home or garden with bright orange and red blooms. This is what to know about growing them.
Ornamental grasses add texture and color to your garden – how to grow these 6 different varieties
These are the best ornamental grasses to plant in your garden to add color, interest, and definition to your yard.
Quaking aspens are tall, beautiful, and easier to care for than you might expect
Looking for a gorgeous native tree to add to your yard? Quaking aspens might be just what you need!
Blazing stars will fill your summer garden with color: A liatris care guide
Liatris is a great addition to summer flower gardens. Here's how to get started growing your own.
The delicate lenten rose has some unusual and delightful varieties – here are our favorites
Looking for a new lenten rose variety to bring home? Why not try one of these five?
Take advantage of hydrangeas’ color-changing quirk – how to get beautiful blue hydrangeas
Turn your hydrangeas blue by making your soil more acidic. Not sure how? Start here.
Texas sage: This colorful shrub can withstand almost anything
Texas sage is resilient and beautiful. This is how to grow it yourself.
Could Kalanchoe blossfeldiana be the perfect addition to your outdoor succulent garden? Here’s how to grow it
Kalanchoe blossfeldiana is a stunning and popular houseplant, but did you know it can grow outdoors? Here's what you need to know.
Loofah plants are unique and interesting vegetables – here’s how to add them to your garden
Looking for something unique to add to your summer vegetable garden? Try growing loofahs!
Don’t be fooled by it’s silly name! Turkey tangle frogfruit might be the perfect ground cover for your lawn
Phyla nodiflora, also known as turkey tangle frogfruit, is a great alternative to grass lawns. Here's what you need to know to grow it.