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Lilac Care: Tips for Growing and Pruning Lilac Bushes

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!
Tips for Growing Creeping Thyme Plants

Tips for Growing Creeping Thyme Plants

Grow creeping thyme for beautiful, low-maintenance blooms! Learn when and how to plant these versatile plants, their bloom time, hardiness zones, and more.
Common Madagascar Palm Problems

Common Madagascar Palm Problems

How to Sharpen Garden Tools

How to Sharpen Garden Tools

Beautiful Hydrangea Companion Plants

Beautiful Hydrangea Companion Plants

How to Plant

Grab the guides for planting, shrubs, trees, annuals, perennials and more!

10 Common Weeds

10 Common Weeds

The truth is, a weed is just an ordinary plant growing in place that you don’t want it. That said, there are some plants that always seems to sprout where they aren’t welcome…year after year. You recognize them when you see them, but do you know what they are? Let us help put a name to some of the common weeds growing in your yard and offer a few tips for keeping them under control.
How to Care for a New Bonsai Tree

How to Care for a New Bonsai Tree

Growing bonsai trees is more than an ancient art form, it’s a satisfying hobby and a way to connect with nature in a close and unique way. Getting started with bonsai is easy with these great tips on how to grow and care for your new bonsai tree.
How to Divide Hostas

How to Divide Hostas

Step-by-step instructions on how to dig and divide your hosta plants.
Prevent Winter Damage to Trees and Shrubs

Prevent Winter Damage to Trees and Shrubs

Winter's ice, snow, low temperatures and frozen ground can do damage to even your hardiest plants. Arm yourself with information on how to protect your plants through winter’s worst weather.
Keep Your European Tree® Looking Good

Keep Your European Tree® Looking Good

European trees have become a charming holiday tradition, especially for small spaces such as apartments and offices. They bring long-lasting beauty as an indoor plant and can be placed outdoors in the spring. We’ve got a quick list of hints and essential care tips to keep your miniature holiday tree healthy and beautiful through Christmas and beyond.
Secrets to Growing Citrus in Pots

Secrets to Growing Citrus in Pots

Follow this beginner’s guide to grow and harvest your own lemons, limes or mandarins.
All About Growing Perennial Plants

All About Growing Perennial Plants

The information you need to know to grow perennial garden plants. We’ve collected some of our best tips for growing perennials in pots and in your garden, including a list of popular plants and how to care for them.
7 Houseplants for Hanging Planters

7 Houseplants for Hanging Planters

Displaying houseplants in hanging planters allows you to add greenery to higher spaces and drama to your indoor garden displays. This article discusses seven houseplants especially suited to hanging.
How to Force Paperwhites for Winter Blooms

How to Force Paperwhites for Winter Blooms

Paperwhites are easy to force into bloom, allowing you to have fresh flowers inside when the ground is frozen and barren outside. This article takes you step-by-step through the process of growing paperwhites in the winter months.
How to Plant a Shrub

How to Plant a Shrub

Learn how to plant a shrub with these illustrated steps.
Digging and Storing Dahlia Tubers

Digging and Storing Dahlia Tubers

Dahlias are the showy superstars of the summer flower garden. By following a few simple steps, you can store the tubers of these plants over the winter to enjoy the flowers again next summer.
Introduction to Growing Cabbage

Introduction to Growing Cabbage

Cabbage is a time-tested favorite of the vegetable garden. Here's all you need to know to start growing your own.
frost map with dates

Frost Map with Dates

USDA zone finder with zip code search and maps

USDA Zone Finder

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