Gardening

Don't give up on your annual plants and flowers at the end of the growing season. Overwintering annuals is easier...

Add a prayer plant to your houseplant collection. These pretty indoor plants are easy to grow. Plus, they're nontoxic for...

From Romaine to looseleaf, which types of lettuce are best for home cooks to grow? Check out our favorite tasty...

Some hydrangeas can be hard to grow in some locations. Try flowers that look similar to hydrangeas for big bloom...

Feed birds, not bears. These are the bare necessities for keeping your backyard bird feeder safe from hungry bears.

Don't be bamboozled by these busy, bushy-tailed critters! Here's how to distinguish a fox squirrel vs gray squirrel.

Pick out the perfect tomato plant for your yard! The secret? Choosing one that's right for your garden and your...

Read up into the basics of flower pollination — there's more to it than meets the eye! Plus, find flowers...

Fiddle leaf fig plants are popular and generally easy to care for, making them a great fit for any houseplant...

Stink bugs literally stink and are also tough to eliminate from your house and garden. We talked to the experts...

Gray and red squirrel sightings are common, but what about a white or black squirrel? Here's what to know about...

Creeping bellflower is an invasive plant that is classified as a noxious weed in most of the U.S. Learn how...

You know spices are useful for cooking, but some you can also grow herbs for the butterfly garden to attract...

Discover 10 magnolia tree varieties—classic and new—that offer beauty, fragrance, and wildlife benefits for gardens across the U.S.

Common buckthorn trees and shrubs are difficult to control once they get a foothold. Here's how to manage these landscape...

Not every nest in trees is a bird nest! Here's what a squirrel nest looks like and how to deter...

A Japanese painted fern has large fronds, colored like stained glass. Maturing at 2 feet, these deciduous ferns need shade...

Discover when deer have babies, how to tell the age of a baby deer, and what to do if you...

There's a little science (and a lot of soil) behind why some hydrangea flowers change color from blue to pink....

Learn what a hackberry emperor butterfly looks like and where to find one. Also find out the caterpillar's host plant.

Threadleaf coreopsis is a sun-loving perennial that blooms all summer. Add this easy-to-grow perennial flower to your garden.

Though once grown as an ornamental, there's nothing pretty about a Japanese honeysuckle takeover. Here's how to remove this invasive...

With its fragrant flowers, a gardenia bush is sure to sweeten up your garden. Here's how to grow any plant...

This flower looks pretty, but don't be fooled - you don't want purple loosestrife in your garden. An expert explains...

As great as Costco is, it's not always a one-stop shop. Here's why you might want to think twice before...

Pick pollinator plants in every color! Grow a rainbow garden full of biodiversity for your favorite nectar-seekers.

With a sweet fragrance and beautiful flair, these pollinator-enticing plants add color and elegance to the garden all season long.

Managing ants in your garden is no picnic. Here's what you can do to solve your ant problem—and why sometimes...

Love the sweet smell of flowers but lack outdoor garden space? Discover the fragrant indoor plants that will perfume your...