Gardening Basics

Winterizing your garden includes trimming back some perennials and leaving others until spring. Our experts tell you what to do...

Wildflower identification can sound intimidating to a beginner—so many flowers, so many names. This Birds & Blooms reader found a...

Artful arrangements of boulders, pebbles and stones reshape any dull landscape into a rock garden that stands out and sings.

Veteran growers offer their best advice to those with budding green thumbs. Check out our best gardening tips for beginners.

Learn how to spot the signs of aster yellows disease and how to treat it in your garden. Also find...

For healthy plants, keep an eye on the soil color.

Discover how to design a garden or landscape with dogs in mind. A dog friendly backyard keeps your furry pals...

The lily flower meaning for floral arrangements can send a message of friendship, love and remembrance with their appearance and...

From when they began to how many tons of food they produced, learn about a key piece of the American...

Should you use eggshells in the garden? Readers offer their best garden hacks and tips for getting the most out...

Clean out your closets and repurpose your old or extra household items as helpful gardening bargains for your flower and...

This spring, laziness pays off big for pollinators. Here's how to effectively and politely participate in No Mow May.

These flowering shrubs have been beloved by gardeners throughout history. Learn if hydrangeas have meaning and the message each color...

Perk up your plants! Learn how an expert says gardeners should use their leftover coffee grounds.

Living in the far north or south can make for tough growing conditions, but we've got tips for easy gardening...

New gardener? No sweat! Skip the stress with no-dig gardens that are good to grow. Gardening is easy with these...

A thyme plant isn't just a fragrant and edible herb. It is a versatile plant that adds beauty in many...

Not sure how to tell the good from the bad when identifying weeds? Figure out whether you should pull that...

Did you know that dandelions are part of the daisy family and all parts are edible? Learn more fascinating dandelion...

Yes you can get plants for free! Save money and beautify your backyard with these easy budget-friendly gardening tips.

Learn more about your soil with these two quick and easy at-home soil tests. Find out how to check your...

Since water runs right through sandy soil, the growing conditions are rather dry, even with rain. These plants for sandy...

Slow-draining clay soil makes life difficult for many plants. Not to worry! These plants for clay soil will survive and...

Be a garden sleuth and find out the identify of your mystery plant. See key differences between rhododendron vs azalea...

Looking for ways to eliminate garden insect pests, without resorting to pesticides? Get our tips for controlling harmful garden bugs,...

Find the best ground cover plants that blanket the garden with color and texture. Grow ground covers for shade,...

Do you have a favorite flower color in the garden? Learn the secrets of flower color meanings and which hues...

Think beyond a basic, boring grassy lawn and get inspired with these front yard landscaping ideas to take your curb...

Get expert advice for how to get rid of dandelions and keep them from coming back. Plus, find out why...