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

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8 Surprising Facts About Roses

Garden roses are an easy-care alternative to traditional blooms.

7 Surprising Facts About Succulents

Get to know succulents with these fun facts.

Cheap Plants: Making the Most of the Bargain Rack

Savvy gardeners know how to scour the bargain rack for cheap plants. Learn the tips...

11 Mini Planters to Suit Any Style

Add some fresh air and flair to your home with mini planters full of easy-care...

9 Poisonous Plants Every Cat Owner Should Avoid

Many kitties love to nibble on plants, but some are very toxic for felines. If...

8 Early-Blooming Flowers for Spring

These pretty perennials are the first to pop up in spring.

10 Flowering Houseplants to Grow

Add a burst of flowering color to your indoor space with these pretty houseplants.

5 Simple Ways to Make DIY Bouquets

Add some embellishments to DIY bouquets to make a few dollars worth of flowers look...

7 Sensational Sources for Flower Bulbs

Whether you're looking for spring or fall-planted flower bulbs, this list of top sites has...

10 Seed Catalogs Every Gardener Needs

Growing flowers and vegetables from seed gives you more choices and saves money. Here are...

5 Basic Butterfly Behaviors to Know

Take your butterfly gardening to the next level by learning some of their most common...

Will My Daffodils Bloom This Spring? // Ask the Garden Expert

The garden expert talks daffodils, which trees to prune in winter, and more!

How to Spot Common Winter Wildlife

Be on the lookout for these cold-weather guests this season.
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Month-by-Month Gardening Resolutions

Your yard will have its best year yet when you set and keep these month-by-month...

7 Surprising Facts About Winter Holiday Plants

Get in a festive mood with these facts about your favorite holiday plants.

8 Must-See Spring Flower Festivals

Fill your calendar with events that feature the sweet scent of spring.

8 Types of Christmas Trees You Can Grow

How lovely are thy branches! Learn about the most common types of Christmas trees in...

Top 10 Pretty Plants for Winter

These tough trees, shrubs and grasses shine brightest in winter when they add height, texture...

How to Grow Flowers Indoors in Winter

Skip the winter doldrums and grow a rainbow of blooms right inside your home.

Ask the Garden Expert: How Do I Grow Amaryllis All Year?

Our garden experts covers growing amaryllis year-round, mystery plants, and more!

Top 10 Fast-Growing Annuals From Seed

Get a jump-start on spring planting with the prettiest and fastest-growing annuals around.

How to Grow Your Own Tea At Home

Put the kettle on and brew a one-of-a-kind blend by growing your own tea plants.

Top 10 Hard-to-Kill Houseplants

Bring the outside in with these handsome, low-maintenance houseplants.

7 Surprising Facts About Christmas Trees

They're a holiday staple, but you probably didn't know these fun facts about Christmas trees.

Ask the Garden Expert: How Do I Protect Backyard Shrubs From Winter Weather?

Our garden expert talks covering shrubs for winter, identifies mystery plants, and more!

The Spikes and Stripes of Haworthia Succulents

One of the easiest indoors plants to grow, Haworthia succulents boast unique spiked foliage and...

Grow Crotons for Year-Round Fall Foliage

If you love the reds, yellows, and oranges of fall foliage, grow crotons and enjoy...

Top 10 Berry Plants Birds Love

Tasty fruits dangling from open branches entice birds to stop by for a quick winter...

5-Minute Garden Chores for Fall

Before the snow flies, spend a few minutes on these garden chores to be sure...

New Guinea Impatiens Provide Color in Shade

Bright blooms set off by distinctive foliage make New Guinea Impatiens ideal for any garden,...