Gardening

If your only experience with chives is buying them at the store, it's time to learn about growing this herb...

Discover the beauty of growing plants in containers. We highlight an easy-to-grow species for each category, from flowers to vegetables...

Planting a tree is a wonderful investment for your property. Follow this checklist to make sure you’ve thought of everything...

You get a lot of bang for the buck with these showy, inexpensive plants. A small investment can pay big...

Here's everything you need to know about watering your container garden plants to ensure they stay healthy and grow to...

Trees contribute mightily to a landscape's value, so it's important to keep them healthy. Here's how to deal with 10...

Rather than spending money on chemical treatments to kill weeds, mix up a natural DIY weed killer with ingredients you...

Don't cut those rhubarb stalks! Here's why it's a bad idea, and how to harvest rhubarb the right way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fill your home with dancing sprays of delicate blossoms when you start growing orchids in the Oncidium family.

Already growing sweet basil to make pesto? Try these other basil varieties to add distinctive flavor to your home-cooked recipes...

Native to the southeast, Maypop Passionvine has truly astonishing flowers. It serves as the host plant for multiple butterflies.

Arm yourself with a favorite tool and use these fresh ideas to say goodbye to unwanted plants.

In honor of International Women’s Day, learn more about four women naturalists and their contributions to our knowledge of birds,...