Garden Articles
Browse our large selection of articles, which include gardening tips, how-tos, and useful information to get the best out of your plants, in any season!
Growing Edible Fig Trees: Variety Selection and Care Tips
Did you know that many varieties of edible fig trees can be grown in North American gardens? Learn how to grow your own fig tree and harvest delicious fresh figs!
60 Red Flowers for Show-Stopping Garden Designs
A list of our favorite plants with red flowers that are sure to add some sizzle to your flower border, window box, or patio pots. Instantly transform any space from blah to bold with red flowers!
12 Tips for Growing Healthy Potted Azaleas
Potted azaleas are popular gift plants and make beautiful flowering houseplants. We’ve got tips on how to care for your potted azalea to keep it healthy and happy!
Herbs for Bearded Dragons: Help Keep Your “Beardie” Happy and Healthy!
Fresh herbs and greens are a great way to supplement your bearded dragon’s need for a nutritious balanced diet. Check our list of herbs for bearded dragons with many that you can grow yourself!
How to Grow and Propagate Spider Plants (Chlorophytum species)
Spider plants are fun and easy to grow and propagate! Learn how to care for your spider plant and add new Chlorophytum species to your collection.
Top 12 Houseplants for a Housewarming Gift
Houseplants make great housewarming gifts if you stick with varieties that are easy to care for. Here’s our list of the top 12 houseplants best suited for gifting.
50 Plants with Orange Flowers to Energize Your Outdoor Spaces
Orange flowers make a bold statement in any setting. We’ve made a list of 50 orange flowers that are sure to add vibrancy to your garden, edgings, and patio pots.
Guide to Azalea Shrub Care
Proper azalea shrub care can ensure vibrant blooms and healthy shrubs all season long. Get tips on azalea planting, watering, fertilizing, pruning and more.
How to Grow and Use Calendula Flowers
Learn why calendula flowers, also known as “pot marigolds” or “English marigolds”, are one of the most versatile, long lasting, and useful plants in the garden!
70 Cheerful Plants with Yellow Flowers
Yellow is a color associated with sunshine, optimism, and happiness. Here are 70 yellow flowers you can use to transform your garden, patio, or balcony into your happy place!
12 Fast-growing Trees to Quickly Update Your Landscape
Whether you’re planting a new landscape or replacing a tree that was lost to natural causes, we’ve got tips for selecting and nurturing fast-growing trees.
45 Plants with Pretty Pink Flowers
Whether you prefer a soft pastel pink or a vibrant hot pink, you’re sure to find one of these 45 pink flowers perfect for your design scheme.
Foundation Planting Ideas to Transform Your Home’s Curb Appeal
Find the perfect plants to design a foundation planting around your home that enhances the landscape and complements your personal style.
Ornamental Grasses: Selection, Design Ideas and Care
Ornamental grasses are a gardener’s dream! We feature 15 of the most popular varieties plus tips on selecting and growing grass.
Discover 80 Beautiful Plants with Purple Flowers
Purple flowers have a certain allure and mystique. You can add elegance and rich color to your garden with some of these plants with purple flowers.
Gravel gardens: benefits, design tips, and best plants
Discover the beauty of gravel gardens! Learn about the benefits, design tips, and best plants to create a stunning and low-maintenance gravel garden.
Daylily Care: Planting, Growing, and Maintenance
Daylilies are often called “the perfect perennial”. Learn about daylily care and how easy it is to plant, grow, and care for daylily plants.
6 Types of Begonias
Discover the beauty of begonias! From wax begonias to angel wings, explore six types of begonias to find the perfect begonia for your garden.
How to Trim Hedges: A Guide to Perfectly Pruned Hedges
Learn how to trim hedges like a pro! Get tips on when to trim, what tools you need, and how to create even shapes for perfectly pruned hedges.
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.
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
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 planting, growing, pruning, fertilizing, and troubleshooting common problems with lilac bushes. Get your garden blooming!
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