Gardening

Make the backyard garden of your dreams a reality with these gardening tips and ideas from our experts.

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How Often to Water Succulents

You need to use a "soak and dry" cycle with these popular plants—here's how.


20 Golden Plants to Make Your Garden Glow

Strike it rich with bright foliage that lights up a garden with our list of golden plants. Some of our...


The 8 Best Indoor Plants for Mental Health, Say Wellness Experts

Science shows our plants take care of us, too.


Top 10 Bulbs to Plant in Fall That You Aren’t Growing Yet

Turn to this list for the best bulbs to plant in fall for carpets of color the following year.


Expert Tips for Growing Grape Hyacinth Flowers

Grape hyacinth bulbs produce purple flower clusters in spring. Learn how to grow them and find out if these blooms...


Grow a Gorgeous Fall Garden Your Birds Will Love

Plan a fall garden that flourishes beyond spring and summer. Follow these tips to create a landscape you and visiting...


Grow Brandywine Viburnum for Tie-Dye Berry Clusters

The easiest way to grow Brandywine viburnum with its clusters of pink and blue berries that both gardeners and wildlife...


Top 10 Types of Tulips to Plant in Your Garden

Plant these types of tulips in fall for an explosion of color when spring arrives. They'll look spectacular arranged in...

12 Never-Skip Gardening Tips From Master Gardeners

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


How to Keep Squirrels From Digging Up Flower Pots and Bulbs

Squirrels can do damage in the garden. Get expert advice to keep squirrels out of flower pots and stop them...


Fall Leaves Make Great Mulch for Your Lawn

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


16 Pictures of Tulips to Make You Dream of Spring

Appreciate tulips' stunning beauty with our roundup of pictures of tulips. See tulips in the rain, unique tulips and even...


Meet the Lovely American Lady Butterfly

Learn how to identify an American lady butterfly and caterpillar. Plus, see how it looks different from a painted lady...


Daffodils Not Blooming? Here’s What to Do

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


6 Fascinating Tulip Facts You Don’t Know

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


Do Praying Mantis Sightings Have Meaning?

Some people think a praying mantis is good luck or a spiritual sign. Find out if seeing a praying mantis...


Should You Get Rid of Canada Thistle?

Canada thistle is an invasive plant classified as a noxious weed in many states. Learn how to manage it and...

Stop the Tomato Hornworm From Damaging Your Tomatoes

They turn into beautiful moths, but tomato hornworm caterpillars are pests in the veggie garden.


How to Make Obedient Plant Behave in Your Flower Garden

Pollinators love obedient plant, but it can be aggressive. See if these perennials are right for your garden and learn...


How to Grow a Desert Rose Plant

Learn what a desert rose plant looks like, as well as which zones it grows best in, how much water...


Your Guide to Growing Fruit Trees Indoors in Pots

You don't need an orchard to grow fruit. Follow expert tips for growing indoor fruit trees in pots, from coffee...


Grow a Black Chokeberry Shrub for Berry-Loving Birds

Looking to add fall interest to your yard? Learn why black chokeberry is a perfect choice, both for you and...


How to Control and Get Rid of Grasshoppers

Are grasshoppers bugging you? A garden expert provides advice for how to get rid of grasshoppers. Plus, learn which birds...

Plant Allium Flowers in Fall for Pretty Spring Blooms

Allium flowers are easy to plant in fall and enjoy in spring. Check out our tips for growing allium bulbs...


Grow Foolproof Ferns in Your Shade Garden

Shine a spotlight on these shade-happy plants. Check out how to grow and care for ferns, plus get picks for...


Cosmos Flowers Are Beloved by Bees and Butterflies

Attract more pollinators to your yard with colorful, nectar-rich cosmos flowers. Discover how to grow cosmos and which cultivars to...



Plant Peonies in Your Flower Garden This Fall

Want peony blooms every spring? Plant fall peonies to enjoy these beauties in your flower garden. Also learn when to...


9 Fun Fall Gourd and Pumpkin Facts

Discover which country once used gourds as currency, which Japanese game is played with watermelons, and a wide variety of...