Gardening

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

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Meet the Colorful Moths You Can See During Daytime

Learn more about the bright, colorful moths you can see in your backyard any time of day.


How to Identify and Attract a Pearl Crescent Butterfly

See what a pearl crescent butterfly and caterpillar looks like, and learn which flowers will attract them to your garden.


9 Fun Fall Outdoor Container Ideas

When summer fades and cooler temperatures prevail, it's time to jazz up your outdoor living space with fresh fall decor....


11 Mistakes You May Be Making with Fresh Basil

Fresh basil is one of the most beloved herbs for good reason—it's easy to grow and makes an amazing addition...


The ‘Wee Bit Giddy’ Hydrangea Is the GORGEOUS Flower Missing from Your Garden

'Wee Bit Giddy' is a new color-changing hydrangea that will bring all kinds of beauty to your landscape.


Top 10 Fall Vegetables to Extend the Harvest

Some things are worth waiting for, like these tasty fall vegetables that can be harvested right up to the first...


Edible Flowers: What Flowers Can You Eat?

Bring color and tasty accents to your garden and table with edible flowers. Here's the answer if you wonder what...


9 of the Best-Smelling Flowers That Belong in Your Garden

This fragrant mix of annuals and perennials will help you find the best smelling flowers for your garden.

Late-Blooming Fall Flowers That Attract Butterflies

When other blooms are past their prime, looks to these fall flowers that attract butterflies to keep your garden alive...


Here’s How to Change the Color of Your Hydrangeas

If your hydrangea blooms are pink instead of blue—or vice versa—there's a way to get the color you want. Here's...


11 Things to Do in August to Get Your Garden Ready for Fall

Even in the coldest hardiness zones, August isn't yet the time to start putting your gardens to rest for the...


How to Build a DIY Bug Hotel

Learn how to create a DIY bug hotel where your beneficial backyard insects can put all six feet up and...


Quiz: How Many Types of Caterpillars Can You Identify?

Whether you’re a bug expert or new to the world of insects, scroll through our quiz and see how many...


10 Backyard Garden Sheds Cute Enough to Live In

Love gardening, crafting and decorating? You'll be inspired by these simply charming, cute sheds and want to design your own...


6 Key Differences Between Bees and Wasps

Use this handy guide to know whether it's a bee or wasp buzzing through your backyard.


16 Long-Blooming Plants to Attract Hummingbirds and Butterflies

Fill your flower garden with colorful, nectar-rich plants that will attract butterflies and hummingbirds from summer into fall.


Plant a Meadow: Grow Wildflowers for Butterflies

Design a garden filled with colorful wildflowers to attract butterflies and other pollinators from spring through fall.

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Annual and Perennial Butterfly Garden Designs

For a fun idea, plant flowers that attract butterflies in a butterfly-shaped garden bed! We’ve got two plans for butterfly...


6 Tips for Beating the Heat in Your Summer Garden

Follow these simple suggestions for keeping cool and avoiding the summer heat while working in your gardens this season.


8 Super Fragrant Flowers That Pollinators Love

Grow perennial powerhouses that will convince you to stop and smell the flowers. Bonus! Pollinators love them.


12 Home Remedies for Bug Bites That Actually Work

If you're looking to relieve the sting and itch of bug bites without the use of harsh chemicals, give these...


7 Summer Nectar Flowers That Attract Butterflies

Looking for summer flowers that attract butterflies? Add these plants and watch butterflies flock to your yard.


Annuals vs. Perennials — What is the Difference?

Planning to grow plants? Learn definitions to the common gardening terms, such as annuals vs perennials, before you visit the...

Chives: How to Grow, Harvest and Use Chives

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


Easy Plants You Can Grow in Containers

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


7 Things You Need to Know Before Planting a Tree

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


9 Inexpensive Plants to Make Your Garden Pop

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


6 Tips for Watering Container Gardens

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


Top 10 Tree Diseases (And What to Do About Them)

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