Gardening

Think you saw a monarch? Look again. That orange pollinator might be a butterfly mimic. See the differences between a...

Look closely at your milkweed plants. Learn how to tell the difference between monarch butterfly eggs and aphids.

Learn about canna leaf rollers, the small garden pests leaving holes in your canna plants, and how to get rid...

Looking for unique container ideas? Create a succulent fairy garden using succulents and miniature fairy garden accessories.

Find out how to raise monarch butterflies and and see what supplies you need. Plus, readers share tips and stories...

Want a garden that’s beautiful all year long? It’s possible with these backyard gardening picks for year round flowers and...

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

Globe mallow is a native shrub that brings a cottage garden look and feel to a desert garden. In spring, this...

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

Gardeners all have tips but some are just wrong. Weed out the myths on how to ripen green tomatoes, what...

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

Welcome shorter days and longer nights with colorful blooming fall perennials that light up your late-season flower garden.

Interested in growing succulents? Here's what to know before starting your garden, including types of succulents to grow and watering...

These gorgeous purple perennials add rich flair to your garden. Find flowers for butterflies and bees, and plants for anywhere...

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

Dahlias are flower garden classics. Dazzling new types of dahlias are developed every year. Here are 10 of the best...

Discover Tianshan seven-son flower's amazing attributes as the seasons change, and learn how and where to grow it in your...

These pink perennial flowers add a jolt of color to your garden. Discover colorful cultivars that attract bees, butterflies and...

Keep your garden blooming well into fall by planting Russian sage. Learn how to grow Russian sage, discover the benefits...

The sweet-smelling blooms of garden phlox draw in bees, butterflies and birds. Here's how to care for this gorgeous, fragrant...

Discover fascinating facts about carrots. Get the dirt on these root veggies, and explore the world of these gardening and...

Celebrate the joy of butterflies by checking out beautiful butterfly pictures of monarchs, fritillaries, swallowtails and more.

Don't stress, but succulents do require a little bit of care. Here's how much to water succulents, and how to...

Having fresh tomatoes at the ready is one of the summer's great joys. But your tomato gardening technique could be...

Get expert instructions for growing lavender in your backyard or indoors. This fragrant perennial can thrive in many areas...

It's the perfect succulent for a beginner gardener — but what's with the name? Here's what you should know about...

A hoya plant or a hoya heart plant is a perfect choice for a beginning succulent parent. Find out how...

A donkey tail succulent is adorable, with rows of bright green leaves. But is it invasive? Hint—make sure you are...

Here's how to tell if you should be repotting a jade plant into a larger container. Plus, get expert tips...