What to Plant in August

It’s not too late to spruce up your garden with flowers or vegetables that will carry on into the fall. Learn what to plant in August to keep your garden flourishing through the remainder of the growing season.

Space Constraint: Small Space Gardening

Transform your small space into a lush oasis with these creative small garden ideas! From container gardening to vertical gardening, find the perfect solution for your limited area.

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What to Plant in July

Get your garden ready for late summer and fall with our expert tips. Discover the best flowers, vegetables, and herbs to plant in July!

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Plants of the Season

Spruce up your garden with some of these seasonal selections from the Plant Library

Centaurea, Mountain Bluet ‘Amethyst Dream’ (Centaurea montana)

Centaurea, Mountain Bluet ‘Amethyst Dream’ (Centaurea montana)

Gloxinia (Sinningia speciosa)

Gloxinia (Sinningia speciosa)

Johnny Jump-Up ‘Helen Mount’ (Viola tricolor)

Johnny Jump-Up ‘Helen Mount’ (Viola tricolor)

Prickly Pear, Bunny Ears Outdoors (Opuntia species)

Prickly Pear, Bunny Ears Outdoors (Opuntia species)

Don’t get caught by the frost!

Find the average first and last frost dates for your state with our Frost Map.

A frost map helps determine the estimated first and last frost date in a given region and is a helpful tool to plan a garden. For maximum gardening, success combine the estimated frost dates with the hardiness zone of the plant(s) you want to grow.

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What to Plant in August

What to Plant in August

It’s not too late to spruce up your garden with flowers or vegetables that will carry on into the fall. Learn what to plant in August to keep your garden flourishing through the remainder of the growing season.
Space Constraint: Small Space Gardening

Space Constraint: Small Space Gardening

Transform your small space into a lush oasis with these creative small garden ideas! From container gardening to vertical gardening, find the perfect solution for your limited area.
Gardening on a Budget: 7 Ways to Save Money

Gardening on a Budget: 7 Ways to Save Money

Gardening doesn’t have to be an expensive hobby! Save money on gardening by growing plants from seeds, making your own compost, and buying used gardening tools.
What to Plant in July

What to Plant in July

Get your garden ready for late summer and fall with our expert tips. Discover the best flowers, vegetables, and herbs to plant in July!
Lilac Care: Tips for Growing and Pruning Lilac Bushes

Lilac Care: Tips for Growing and Pruning Lilac Bushes

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Tips for Growing Creeping Thyme Plants

Tips for Growing Creeping Thyme Plants

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Plants that Attract Birds to Your Garden 

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Perfect Plants for Alkaline Soil

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