Go beyond your everyday gardening topics with provoking, informational articles that explore what’s outside of your garden gate, and help nurture your inner gardener.
How to Grow and Propagate Spider Plants (Chlorophytum species)
November 6, 2023
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
October 30, 2023
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
July 24, 2023
6 Types of Begonias
June 26, 2023
What to Plant in August
June 5, 2023
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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.
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
August 4, 2021
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.
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.
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.
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
July 29, 2020
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.
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!
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.