Gardening

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

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How to Grow a Fireside Ninebark Shrub

Draw in wildlife and enjoy gorgeous foliage through the seasons with a Fireside ninebark shrub. This native plant fits...


11 Succulents That Will Attract Pollinators

Succulents provide food and nectar for pollinators. Watch a bee, butterfly or hummingbird land on a succulent and witness a...


Attract Black Swallowtail Butterflies to Your Yard

Fill your herb garden with black swallowtail butterflies. Learn what the caterpillar, eggs and adult butterflies look like.


How to Store Vegetables So They Stay Fresh Longer

You should not store all vegetables in the fridge. Preserve fresh picked flavor with this handy guide.


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How to Grow and Care for Hostas

Shade-loving hostas add lushness, color and volume to your garden. Follow these tips for getting the most out of landscaping...


How to Grow and Care for Kalanchoe, Indoors and Outdoors

A popular succulent, kalanchoe boasts long-lasting flowers and interesting foliage. Get tips for kalanchoe care and re-blooming.


How to Grow Shasta Daisies in Your Garden

These classic, cheerful white blooms are a mainstay in the flower garden. Learn how to grow a Shasta daisy in...


Grow Buttonbush to Attract Butterflies and Pollinators

Buttonbush is a native plant with many benefits for pollinators. This flowering shrub is a perfect pick for that wet...

Knock Out Roses Are a Gardener’s Dream Come True

Discover the fascinating story about how Knock Out roses became the original and most popular low maintenance rose to grow.


Top 10 Best Tomatoes to Grow

Go beyond the ordinary in your tomato garden with our picks for the best tomatoes to grow (psst, these tomatoes...


Grow New Guinea Impatiens for Color in Shade

Bright blooms set off by distinctive foliage make New Guinea impatiens ideal for any garden. Plus they can be grown...


Attract More Butterflies With Fuzzy Flowers

Fuzzy flower heads contain hundreds of tiny nectar-filled florets, attracting butterflies from near and far. See our favorite fuzzy blooms.


Grow a Natural, Chemical-Free Garden

Win the war against weeds and pests without all the harsh chemicals. Yes, it really is possible to grow a...


How to Grow a Yarrow Plant and Keep it From Flopping

Get growing tips for a yarrow plant, along with simple ways to keep your yarrow from flopping through the heat...


7 Ways to Use Eggshells in the Garden

Don't throw away those eggshells after you cook breakfast! Save the shells and reuse them. There's many ways to use...


Easy Perennials That Anyone Can Grow

Gardening doesn't have to be difficult. Make growing plants simple by adding these resilient and easy perennials to your garden.


Top 10 Shrubs for Shade Gardens

Don't let your shady yard stop you from having a lively landscape. Jazz up your yard with our list of...

Top 10 Salvias to Grow for Hummingbirds

Plant a variety of nectar-packed salvias for hummingbirds to visit. These tiny fliers will flock to the colorful and fragrant...


The Best Perennials to Grow for Hummingbirds

Attract pollinators year after year with the best perennials for hummingbirds. These plants take less time, work and money than...


Roses Love Garlic: Here’s Why

Garlic protects roses from bugs and it can help prevent fungal diseases like blackspot. Plant garlic around the base of...


Top 10 Sunny Sunflower Varieties to Grow

Discover a whole new selection of these radiant seed-bearing blooms with our top picks of pretty sunflower varieties.


10 Ways to Use Epsom Salt for Your Garden

Looking to stop bugs and boost your veggies this year? Try using Epsom salt for your garden. This common drugstore...


6 Ways to Use Baking Soda in the Garden

Many common garden issues can be solved with baking soda! Learn how to use baking soda in the garden to...

10 of the Best Daffodil Bulbs to Plant

From classic to quirky, daffodils are a fail-safe way to cheer up any garden. Plant these daffodil bulbs in fall...


20 Mental and Physical Health Benefits of Gardening

Gardening is good for you! Learn about the health benefits of gardening, including how it boosts your mood, reduces disease...


15 Ways to Conserve Water in the Garden

When rain is scarce, gardeners need ways to conserve water. Follow these tips to use water smartly and still keep...


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Low-Maintenance Landscaping Ideas for Your Yard

If you want a beautiful yard without a lot of fuss, here are six low-maintenance landscaping tips that will keep...


5 Tips for Picking a Healthy Plant at the Nursery

Save yourself buyer's remorse by learning the gardening basics on how to choose healthy plants and avoid those with potential...


7 Tips to Grow Your Best Basil Ever

Basil is one a most popular culinary herb, thanks to its spicy-sweet leaves, but it can be tricky to grow....