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How to Grow and Propagate Spider Plants (Chlorophytum species)

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

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.
Discover 80 Beautiful Plants with Purple Flowers

Discover 80 Beautiful Plants with Purple Flowers

6 Types of Begonias

6 Types of Begonias

What to Plant in August

What to Plant in August

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Spring Flowering Bulbs for Groundcover or Filler

Spring Flowering Bulbs for Groundcover or Filler

Spring bulbs help to get your garden off to a colorful start. The flowers in our list are ideal as temporary ground cover or companions to perennials.
5 Flowering Plants for Hot, Dry Climates

5 Flowering Plants for Hot, Dry Climates

Learn about five perennials that thrive in hot, dry conditions. Develop landscaping around these hardy plants so you can create a garden that returns year after year with minimal maintenance.
Flowering Tropical Plants for Your Patio

Flowering Tropical Plants for Your Patio

Grow these exotic flowering plants in containers for your next outdoor gathering or garden party. They can transform any deck, patio or balcony into an instant tropical paradise.
Plants to Attract Dragonflies for Natural Mosquito Control

Plants to Attract Dragonflies for Natural Mosquito Control

Dragonflies love to eat mosquitoes and can get through 100 or more per day. Grow these plants to attract more of the beautiful insect hunters into your garden and help keep mosquito numbers under control.
4 Plants with Colorful Leaves for Pots

4 Plants with Colorful Leaves for Pots

Create a vibrant scene to decorate your doorway or porch! Combine bold-colored leaves from tropical plants in containers.
Container Plants That Come Back Every Year

Container Plants That Come Back Every Year

Decorate your deck, patio or doorstep! Use these low maintenance perennial plants create colorful, carefree planters.
Best Cut Flowers

Best Cut Flowers

Some flowers and foliage last longer than others in vases. If you’re planting flowers for a wedding, or another color-themed event, our list of popular cut flowers can help you find the right style and colors to create the perfect bouquet.
Plant a Pollinator Garden

Plant a Pollinator Garden

Bees and other pollinating insects are an important part of the ecosystem. You can plant a garden that provides a food source for pollinators and adds beauty to your yard.
Plant and Garden Trends for 2021

Plant and Garden Trends for 2021

This is the year to add indoor plants to your home office, grow tomatoes in a pot or plant your first garden. You could also certainly use a seating area outside to enjoy with friends and family.
8 Common Plants for Use in Natural Beauty Products

8 Common Plants for Use in Natural Beauty Products

Many of the main ingredients of the finest commercial soaps, creams, tinctures and perfumes are based on common garden plants. Explore the benefits and uses of eight of the most popular and easy-to-grow of these herbs and flowers, the natural alternative to harsh chemicals for skin and hair care.
Flowers to Celebrate Canada Day

Flowers to Celebrate Canada Day

Canada Day is one of North America’s biggest summer celebrations. Join the party with a few splashes of red and white in your landscape to celebrate the spirit of independence everywhere!
Plant a Moon Garden

Plant a Moon Garden

Usually, we think of planning the perfect garden for a sunny summer day. But there are some plants that are at their best at night. We show you how to create a garden that shines when the sun doesn’t.
frost map with dates

Frost Map with Dates

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USDA Zone Finder

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