Gardening Basics

A bulb isn't always just a bulb. Learn about the plants that grow from the types of flower bulbs, including...

Read this guide to the types of mulch before you go shopping at the garden center.

Wondering how to repot a plant? It's not difficult! With these expert tips, you can give your indoor plants and...

Strong and healthy plants thrive when you feed them properly. Here’s how to give your garden a nutrient boost with...

Water your plants with ease! Keep your indoor and outdoor plants healthy with six plant waterer systems that do the...

Gardening expert Melinda Myers explains why mushrooms sprout on your lawn and trees and what to do about them.

Looking for a perfect gift for plant parents? Gardening subscription boxes deliver plants, garden tools, flowers and more to your...

It's a staple of the holidays—but is mistletoe poisonous? Learn about mistletoe poisoning symptoms and how they differ in people...

Did you know the month you were born in has a birth month flower? Discover yours, as well as the...

If your green thumb is itching to dig in the dirt this winter, grow amaryllis! Learn how to care for...

Get in a festive mood with these surprising facts about your favorite holiday plants, like Christmas cactus, amaryllis and poinsettia.

Can you keep a bouquet of tulips in the house with your curious cat? Find out if tulips are toxic...

Carnivorous plants consume other living creatures for their food. Learn facts about growing Venus flytraps, pitcher plants and more.

Don't worry, you can keep gardening in winter. These winter garden ideas and activities will keep plant lovers happy until...

Ready to celebrate spring with this classic flower? Learn about the long history of tulips, what they've represented, and what...

Whether you're a new to planting or a veteran gardener with a green thumb, check out these essential gardening tips...

Fallen leaves are a healthy mulch for lawns! For this easy garden tip, all you need is a lawn mower....

A garden expert reveals the reasons why your daffodil plants are not blooming in spring. Plus, identify a mystery double...

Learn about the history of tulips, where millions of tulip bulbs come from, where a yearly tulip festival is held...

Hint: Step away from the tap water.

Add as much as 15% to your home's value with these expert landscaping tips.

Gardeners know that milkweed helps monarch butterflies and caterpillars. But is milkweed poisonous to humans, dogs and cats?

See what lily of the valley looks like and why you don't want it in your yard. A garden expert...

Learn the gardening basics of planting perennials in fall and find out why this is a prime season for gardening.

Some plants in your backyard may cause rashes, illness or other ill effects. Watch out for these irritating and poisonous...

Weed out bad garden myths on the best way to ripen green tomatoes, what to plant near black walnut trees,...

Replace aggressive species with native plants that support your local wildlife. Make sure you avoid these invasive plants.

Learn how to tell if the weedy plant with yellowish flowers in your backyard is allergy-inducing ragweed or pollinator-friendly goldenrod.

When is the best time for transplanting perennials? Almost any time of the year! Learn foolproof tips for replanting flowers.