My Broccoli Plant Is Flowering: Is This Normal?
Broccoli is a popular vegetable for home gardens. Learn how to grow and harvest broccoli and what it means if your broccoli heads flower.
Where Do Sleeping Bees Spend the Night?
We know plenty of backyard critters sleep, including songbirds and hummingbirds — but do bees sleep? Here's the surprising answer.
Bronze Birch Borer: Tree Damage and Treatment
Learn how to identify the bronze birch borer insect. See the tree damage signs to look for and the recommended...
Do Bats Drink Sugar Water From Hummingbird Feeders?
If your sugar water feeder is drained in the morning, a bat might have stopped by! Here's why bats would...
Summersweet (Clethra alnifolia): Fragrant Flowering Shrubs
Summersweet (Clethra alnifolia) is a popular native shrub that blooms with fragrant white flowers in sunny or shady conditions.
Eastern Redbud Tree Care and Growing Tips
Add an eastern redbud tree to your yard for a stunning springtime show! Here's how to care for this small...
Dieffenbachia Plant Care and Growing Tips
Dieffenbachia is a popular, easy-going houseplant with attractive foliage. Just keep it away from pets and children.
Love-in-a-Mist Flower Care and Growing Tips
For a unique, easy-to-grow annual that blooms early in spring, add love-in-a-mist to your garden. Learn how to grow this...
Wisteria Not Blooming? Here’s What to Do
Wisteria's a pretty addition to any garden, but it can be tricky! Here's what to do with a wisteria that...
All About the Mayfly Insect: Larvae, Lifespan and More
Mayflies don't bite and adults only live for a day, but you don't want to get stuck in a swarm....
The Complete Spirea Bush Growing Guide
An easy-care spirea bush adds color and attracts plenty of pollinators. The shrubs grow quickly and thrive in most landscapes.
How to Identify a Promethea Silk Moth
It's not a butterfly — it's a moth! Learn how to identify the promethea silk moth, a beautifully patterned backyard...
No Soil Required: How to Grow Air Plants
Hardy, soil-less air plants double as home décor. Discover air plant facts, good options to start with, how to care...
Azalea Bush Care and Growing Tips
Azalea flowers are the focal point of many gardens. Learn how to make the most of yours with expert azalea...
When (and How) to Prune Lavender for Pretty, Fragrant Blooms
Fragrant lavender plants are beloved by gardeners. Keep your plants healthy and happy with our guide on how to prune...
The Backyard Gardener’s Guide to Growing Peas
Homegrown peas are flavorful and you'll be surprised how easy peas are to grow. You can plant peas weeks before...
This Is the Right Way to Grow and Harvest Rhubarb
Also known as pie plant, rhubarb is a beloved summer treat. And if you've wondered how to grow rhubarb in...
How to Grow Grapes at Home That You Can Eat
Whether you want a snack or to make your own wine, grapes are a delicious addition to backyard gardens. Here's...
What Is That Green Bee in Your Garden?
Warm weather brings about a variety of bugs, including colorful green bees. Here's why you should appreciate the shiny, dazzling...
8 Good Luck Plants to Grow for Positive Vibes
Bring good fortune into your life and your garden with houseplants, flowers and herbs that are said to be extra...
Hummingbird Sage Attracts a Parade of Pollinators
Does hummingbird sage really bring in hummingbirds? You bet! Here's how to grow and care for this California native wildflower.
Top 10 Trendy Teal Plants for Your Garden
Teal is an unexpected and stunning color for landscapes. Try growing these teal plants for a bright and trendy look.
River Birch Tree Care and Growing Tips
The river birch tree supplies excellent summer shade, beautiful foliage spring through fall and a stunning winter display.
Grow Sweet Corn in Your Own Backyard
Growing sweet corn is possible, even if you don't have a huge...
Guide to Growing Squash in Veggie Gardens
Squash is easy to grow. If you have room, growing winter and...
10 Perennial Plants You Should Cut Back in Spring
Get ready for a new growing season with this list of perennials to cut back in spring. These plants will...
The FlowerFull Hydrangea Stands Tall in the Garden
Say goodbye to flopping hydrangeas with Flowerfull! The new-for-2025 FlowerFull smooth hydrangea is a charming pick for your yard.
How to Grow Cucumbers in Your Vegetable Garden
Homegrown cucumbers are much tastier than store-bought, and they're easy to grow. Want to learn more? Read our cucumber growing...
How to Grow Raspberries in Your Own Yard
Enjoy fresh homegrown raspberries. Raspberries are easy to grow, easy to pick and so tasty—as long as you know how...
Cut Down on Mowing With a Clover Lawn
Mow less and benefit wildlife with a clover lawn! Learn the basics about this increasingly popular and pollinator-friendly lawn option.
Small Fruit Plants for Small Spaces
You don't need an orchard to grow fruit. Include small fruit plants in your container gardens and mixed borders for...
