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The FlowerFull Hydrangea Stands Tall in the Garden

Say goodbye to flopping hydrangeas with Flowerfull! The new-for-2025 FlowerFull smooth hydrangea is a charming pick for your yard.

How to Grow Cucumbers in Your Vegetable Garden

Homegrown cucumbers are much tastier than store-bought, and they're easy to grow. Want to learn more? Read our cucumber growing...


How to Grow Raspberries in Your Own Yard

Enjoy fresh homegrown raspberries. Raspberries are easy to grow, easy to pick and so tasty—as long as you know how...


Cut Down on Mowing With a Clover Lawn

Mow less and benefit wildlife with a clover lawn! Learn the basics about this increasingly popular and pollinator-friendly lawn option.


Small Fruit Plants for Small Spaces

You don't need an orchard to grow fruit. Include small fruit plants in your container gardens and mixed borders for...

All-America Selections Picks 2025 Award-Winning Plants

Every year, judges from All-America Selections pick award-winning plants from the previous growing season. See the 2025 winners.


5 Heart-Shaped Indoor Plants Your Valentine Will Love

Need a Valentine's Day gift? You can't go wrong with a heart-shaped plant! From sweetheart hoya to string of hearts,...


Monarch Butterfly Numbers Are Declining—But You Can Help

Are monarch butterflies endangered? Monarch population numbers are falling and it's clear that these butterflies need our help.


11 Things to Do Now to Prepare Your Garden for Spring

The weather might be cold, but it's not too early to think about preparing your garden for spring. Follow this...


10 Mini Vegetables That Are Adorable AND Edible

Minimal space? Try planting mini vegetables! From basil, to tomatoes, to peppers, there's plenty of mini vegetables for every gardener.


Pothos Plant Care and Growing Tips

Learn how to make a pothos plant thrive in your home. Plus, what it means when the leaves turn yellow...


Grow Anthurium (Flamingo Lily) for Tropical Flair

Get expert care tips for anthurium plants. Learn how to grow flowering flamingo lilies at home for flamboyant color.


Monstera Plant Care and Growing Tips

Here's how to care for the impressive Monstera deliciosa, often called a swiss cheese plant, as a houseplant.

5 Garden Trends That Are Growing Fast in 2025

Looking to give your landscape an update? These 2025 garden trends will be popping up all over the neighborhood soon.


Grow a Columnar Apple Tree in Small Spaces

A columnar apple tree is a perfect pick for growing tasty fruit in small spaces! Learn how to care for...


11 Common Houseplants That Are Popular for a Reason

The houseplant market is exploding in popularity—start with these common houseplants that gardeners love to grow.


ZZ Plant Care and Growing Guide

ZZ plants are low-maintenance and look great even in less-than-ideal light conditions, making them a great option for beginner houseplant...


Spider Plant Care and Growing Tips

This popular houseplant is easy to grow! Learn spider plant light requirements, watering needs, and how to propagate its "babies."


Top 10 Large Houseplants That Are Easy to Grow

Explore this list of large houseplants that look impressive but are low-maintenance and great for houseplant beginners.


The Complete (And Easy!) Guide to Snake Plant Care

Learn how to care for your snake plant (also known as mother-in-law's tongue) with advice on watering, light, soil, fertilizer...


Umbrella Plant (Schefflera) Care and Growing Tips

Dwarf umbrella trees make ideal houseplants, with shiny green foliage and minimal care requirements. Here's how to ensure they thrive.


Use Fish Tank Water to Nourish Your Plants

Cleaning your aquarium? Don't pour the water down the drain! Here's why dirty fish tank water can benefit your plants.

Grow Cup and Saucer Vine to Attract Pollinators

Add fast-growing and gorgeous cup and saucer vine to your yard to bring in hummingbirds, bees, butterflies... and bats?


Grow Candy Corn Vine as a Sweet Treat for Hummingbirds

Candy corn vine adds a pop of sugary color to any garden — and hummingbirds love it, too! Here's how...


Holiday Cactus Growing Guide

A holiday cactus is a festive treat for gardeners. This easy-care houseplant is the gift that keeps on giving.


6 Hardest Houseplants to Grow (and 6 to Grow Instead)

Skip the hardest plant to grow — these six houseplant picks are far easier than their more difficult, frequently finicky...


Get Rid of Chipmunks and Keep Them Out of Your Garden

If you've wondered how to get rid of chipmunks, there are a variety of solutions available. Here's how to protect...


Dwarf Beardless Iris Flower Growing Guide

Plant dwarf iris bulbs in the garden and look forward to beautiful flowers in early spring. Plus, learn how to...