This Is What a Praying Mantis Egg Case Looks Like
See photos of what a praying mantis egg case looks like in the garden and find out when the eggs will hatch.
Can You Transplant a Florist Hydrangea into the Garden?
If you received a florist hydrangea as a gift, you might wonder if it will grow outdoors like a landscape...
Paper Wasp vs Yellow Jacket: How to Tell the Difference
Some bugs can be tricky to tell apart, especially when you don't want to get close! Here's how to distinguish...
10 Plants That Japanese Beetles Don’t Like
Beetles be gone! Add plants that repel Japanese beetles to your garden and protect your favorite flowers from unsightly damage.
If You See a Baby Squirrel, This Is What to Do
You might not want squirrels at your bird feeders, but what if a baby squirrel needs help? A wildlife rehabilitator...
Design Taylor Swift’s Engagement Garden for Your Own Love Story
Taylor Swift is engaged, and we're in love with the flowers from her photoshoot! Here's how you can create your...
Top 10 Plants to Grow in Dry Shade Gardens
Dry shade poses a problem for many gardeners, but these plants for dry shade are up to the challenge! Choose...
5 Things You Should Never Do at a U-Pick Flower Farm
U-Pick flower farms can be fun for garden lovers of all ages, but there are rules to keep in mind!...
What Is Herbicide and When Should You Use It?
Herbicide can kill invasive plants and weeds, but there are risks, too. Learn what herbicides are and when you should...
Grow Evergreen Christmas Fern Plants on Shady Slopes
Grow Christmas fern plants for a festive groundcover that doesn't require excessive maintaining, but provides much-needed shelter.
How to Grow Virginia Bluebells
Add a splash of blue to your backyard with Virginia bluebells, a pollinator and butterfly favorite — as well as...
Grow Ligularia Plants to Brighten up Shady Spots
Add ligularia to your yard and never worry about shady areas being 'boring' again! Learn how to grow this bright,...
Meet the Bee Flies: Look-Alike Bee Mimics
Why does that bee look strange? Well, because it might not be a bee! Learn about bee flies, the mimics...
Virginia Sweetspire Shrub Care and Growing Tips
Need a plant for the soggy problem area in your yard? Give Virginia sweetspire a try! Plus, learn which pollinators...
What Foods Do Dragonflies Eat (and Do They Bite)?
Don't worry if you see a dragonfly. Our experts reveal what foods dragonflies eat and if dragonflies will bite or...
The Ultimate Goldenrod (Solidago) Growing Guide for Gardeners
Learn to grow goldenrod (solidago), a native pollinator powerhouse that adds a burst of late-season color to your garden.
Porcelain Berry and Moonseed vs Wild Grape: Plant ID
Tell wild grape apart from common moonseed and porcelain berry, which are poisonous and invasive look-alike plants that can be...
Turn Your Backyard into Certified Wildlife Habitat
Join the movement of supporting biodiversity with a wildlife haven! Here's how to get your backyard named as Certified Wildlife...
Oak Tree Galls: Can My Tree Be Saved?
Seeing unusual growths on your trees? Learn what oak tree galls look like, what causes them and how to manage...
Grow a False Cypress Shrub for Winter Interest
Learn why, and how, to add a false cypress to your yard. Add color and texture to your winter scenery...
Top 10 Annuals That Are Easy to Overwinter Indoors
Don't give up on your annual plants and flowers at the end of the growing season. Overwintering annuals is easier...
Prayer Plant Care and Growing Tips
Add a prayer plant to your houseplant collection. These pretty indoor plants are easy to grow. Plus, they're nontoxic for...
Top 10 Types of Lettuce to Grow in Your Salad Garden
From Romaine to looseleaf, which types of lettuce are best for home cooks to grow? Check out our favorite tasty...
10 Flowering Shrubs to Grow Instead of Hydrangeas
Some hydrangeas can be hard to grow in some locations. Try flowers that look similar to hydrangeas for big bloom...
Keep Bears Away From Your Bird Feeders
Feed birds, not bears. These are the bare necessities for keeping your backyard bird feeder safe from hungry bears.
Fox Squirrel vs Gray Squirrel: What’s the Difference?
Don't be bamboozled by these busy, bushy-tailed critters! Here's how to distinguish a fox squirrel vs gray squirrel.
Tomato Plant Care 101: Everything You Need to Know
Pick out the perfect tomato plant for your yard! The secret? Choosing one that's right for your garden and your...
Pollination 101: How Flower Pollination Works
Read up into the basics of flower pollination — there's more to it than meets the eye! Plus, find flowers...
