Gardening

Grow long-blooming Queen Lily Ginger outdoors in warmer climates or in containers further north.

You know they drink nectar from flowers, but how exactly do butterflies eat? Find out in this video.

Blooming trees and shrubs like native viburnum and dogwood are one of the great pleasures of spring.

Enjoy blooming branches against a blue spring sky with forsythia bushes and redbud trees.

Welcome the scent of spicy stock to your cool season flower garden.

Bring a touch of the tropics to your home by growing heliconias indoors all year round.

These are my top 5 benefits of bats just in time for Halloween.

Up north, hosta is found in every garden, where the blooms attract hummingbirds. Now there's a hosta for the deep...

On your next trip out west, look for beautiful gardens such as the Kubota Garden, Shores Acres State Park and...

Some butterflies prefer fruit to flowers, and some birds enjoy a sweet treat, too. Attract winged guests with a butterfly...

Fill your containers and hanging baskets with these colorful plants and flowers perfect for shade gardening.

The flashy flowers of Walking Iris 'Regina' can be grown outdoors in warm climates or in container gardens further north.

Add interest to your container garden while helping retain soil moisture when you add stones, shells, or other toppers.

Find out why coleus was named the annual of the year by the National Garden Bureau and why you should...

When butterflies need to rest or take shelter, they find a place to roost. Learn how to make your butterfly...

If you think drought tolerant means boring, try drought-tolerant flowering shrubs you'll want in the garden even when rainfall is...

Grow lemongrass for culinary purposes, as an ornamental grass, or just for the fresh scent!

Harvest seasonal fruits this summer and preserve the flavor for months! We'll show you how to dry fruit from your...

Butterflies and caterpillars use “eyespots” to scare off predators in the butterfly garden and beyond!

Flowers aren't the only way to bring butterflies to your garden. Learn about attracting butterflies with fruit too.

Learn why lettuce bolts, why it's not a good idea to eat leafy greens after this happens, and ways to...

Decorate your outdoor space for a patriotic celebration with flowers in red, white and blue for great container ideas.

Need new container ideas? How about adding edible plants in with flowers? Get inspired by these beautiful pots filled with...

Cheers to the cocktail garden! Grow a happy hour in your own backyard with these good-time tips and fruit and...

Replacing your grass with groundcovers, like sunshine mimosa, means less maintenance. Learn more about using groundcovers in your garden.

Want to keep borers away from your fruit tree without using pesticides? Learn how garlic and nasturtiums can keep borers...

Grow these fall vines to brighten your autumn landscapes with blazing foliage, colorful berries and fetching flowers.

Did you know that certain vegetables do best when paired with certain others in your DIY vegetable garden? Learn which...

The best flowers to attract hummingbirds are rich with nectar - here's how to build a nectar-filled garden in your...