Gardening

Water-loving rain garden plants make a splash among birds, butterflies and bugs. These natives put spring showers to good use!

Learn the basics for growing new rooted woody plant cuttings, including what types of plants you should and should not...

Choose a soggy spot in the yard and plant a rain garden. With a little planning, you can make better...

Roses used to be known as finicky divas, but a Drift Rose is easy-care, compact, and free-blooming, making it a...

Get tips for growing pollinator-friendly verbena bonariensis, known as tall verbena. Plus, learn where you shouldn't plant this perennial.

Irises are lovely when they are in flower, but it is frustrating when your iris is not blooming. Find out...

Transform your yard into a hummingbird paradise with a large, brightly colored vermillionaire cuphea plant, also known as a firecracker...

Are raccoons raiding your backyard bird seed offerings? Get expert tips on how to raccoon-proof a bird feeder and keep...

Freshen up your front yard with these short, stylish bushes—all of our expert picks for the top small shrubs are...

From butterfly weed to golden currant, here's how to grow the best native plants for hummingbirds in every corner of...

If you're a fan of blue flowers in the garden, you're going to want to start growing delphinium, also known...

Dianthus has beautiful silvery green foliage topped with delicate fragrant flowers in the spring. Add one or more to your...

Gardens with wet soil are perfect for blue flag iris. These flowers bloom in the spring and provide thick green...

Our garden expert talks about how to protect shrubs from heavy snow, wind and cold weather, including how to use...

Tasty fruits dangling from open branches entice birds, like cedar waxwings and American robins. Check out the best bird berries...

Every gardening expert was a new gardener once! Learn about some of the most common mistakes—and the simple solutions for...

Dogwoods trees have good looks, and they also attract wildlife. Add a dogwood tree to your yard for colorful flowers,...

What do you know about this flowering drought-tolerant houseplant? Boost your holiday plant knowledge with these Christmas cactus facts.

Learn to care for Lenten rose, also known as hellebore. These early blooming flowers add beauty to your garden even...

Ready to give growing orchids a try? Phalaenopsis, also known as moth orchids, are a great place to start for...

It can be frustrating if a lilac bush is not blooming. Get expert advice to fix this problem. Plus find...

Succulents are beautiful, low maintenance plants. Discover what makes these drought tolerant succulents the hottest thing in horticulture.

Looking for herbs to grow for cooking recipes? Planted in a container or a vegetable garden, these fragrant herbs will...

Attract more butterflies to your backyard with a few simple steps. Plus learn tips to help butterflies by growing their...

Looking to grow an evergreen or just curious about trees? Learn fascinating fir tree facts about these members of the...

How lovely are thy branches! Learn about the most common types of Christmas trees in America, and how to grow...

Succulents are much more interesting plants than you think! Get to know succulents with these fun and fascinating facts.

For the first time in more than a decade, the USDA has updated its plant hardiness zone map. Here's how...

Flowering ground covers can fill large areas with low-maintenance, high impact blooms. Colorful ground cover flowers brighten your garden.