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 Tell If Your Plants Need More Sun

It's more show than tell with indoor and outdoor plants. Learn the signs of too little light so you can...


Do Hostas Attract Hummingbirds?

Hummingbirds and hostas are both treasured by gardeners. See why they go well together.


Off Limits! 8 Houseplants That Aren’t Safe for Dogs

The last thing dog owners want to worry about is whether their houseplants are safe for their beloved Fido. Find...


Top 10 Tube-Shaped Flowers That Attract Hummingbirds

Plant these colorful tube-shaped flowers and watch hummingbirds flock to your garden.


8 Mosquito-Repelling Plants You Need in Your Backyard ASAP

Why invest in pesticides or bug sprays to control mosquitoes when you can repel them naturally with plants?


10 Perennial Vegetables That Grow Back Each Year

With all the seed buying and gardening that happens in spring, people forget that there are perennial vegetables that grow...


Top 10 Biggest Blooms for Your Flower Garden

Check out our list of the 10 biggest blooms on the block that will make an immediate impact in your...


11 Easy-to-Grow Plants to Add Color to Your Shade Garden

No matter what the situation, nature provides. Take shade, for instance. These 11 shade garden plants take varying amounts of...

Tips for Attracting the First Spring Butterflies

Learn which butterflies appear first, what they feed on, and the best actions for supporting and attracting the first spring...


How to Use Edible Flowers from Your Garden

Freshen up meals with edible flowers found in your own backyard.


Top 10 Best New Plants for 2018

The latest and greatest in the garden world have arrived!


Eat the Rainbow: 11 Vegetables of a Different Color

Purple carrots, blue potatoes, and black tomatoes? Plant a garden full of unexpected vegetables and eat the rainbow!


Nature Connects Exhibit Offers LEGO Hummingbird, Butterfly, and More

Sean Kenney's amazing LEGO sculptures have to be seen to be believed. Learn more about the Nature Connects exhibit touring...


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 and tricks to bring them...


9 Poisonous Plants Every Cat Owner Should Avoid

Many kitties love to nibble on plants, but there are some very toxic plants for cats. Avoid lilies, kalanchoe and...


5 Simple Ways to Make DIY Bouquets

Add some embellishments to DIY bouquets to make a few dollars worth of flowers look like a million bucks!

5 Basic Butterfly Behaviors to Know

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


How to Spot Common Winter Wildlife

Be on the lookout for these cold-weather guests this season.


Month-by-Month Gardening Resolutions

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


8 Must-See Spring Flower Festivals

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


Animal Hibernation: A Long Winter’s Nap

Wildlife nestle in for the season during hibernation, a cold-weather survival tactic.


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.

The Pros and Cons of Crown of Thorns

Crown of Thorns is easy to grow indoors and out. But there are few caveats to be aware of before...


Ask the Garden Expert: Is It OK to Use Rubber Mulch?

Our garden expert talks using rubber mulch in the garden, identifies mystery plants, and more!


Grow Bromeliads for Easy Indoor Color

These tropical stunners are easy to care for with a few simple tricks. Learn how to grow bromeliads successfully.


9 Best Fall Shrubs to Grow This Season

Turn up the heat in your cool-weather backyard with fiery fall foliage.


Let’s Talk About Painted Succulents

The bright colors will catch your eye, but what are you really getting when you buy painted succulents?


Golden Shrimp Plant Indoors and Out

The unusual flower spikes of Golden Shrimp Plant make it an interesting house plant or addition to the landscape, depending...