Gardening

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Grow a Pizza Garden in Your Own Backyard

Pizzas come in all shapes and flavors! Here's how you can grow your own by creating a pizza garden featuring...


How to Get Rid of Rose Chafer Beetles

Are rose chafer beetles damaging your roses? Learn how to get rid of the beetles and protect your plants. Plus...


Why Do Roses Have Thorns (and Hips)?

If you've ever pricked your finger while gardening, you've probably wondered why roses have thorns. Also find out what rose...


Do Roses Need Full Sun or Shade to Grow Best?

Gardeners often wonder "Do roses need full sun?" While many varieties do, some roses can survive and thrive in other...


Transform Your Yard Into a Butterfly Migration Hotspot

Butterfly migration is an awe-inspiring process—and butterflies need our help! Make sure your backyard is ready for migrating fliers.


6 Fascinating Milkweed Facts You Should Know

There's much more to milkweed plants than you know. Discover fascinating milkweed facts about this butterfly garden staple.


17 Dazzling Dragonfly Pictures You’ll Love

If you don't already enjoy looking for pretty dragonflies in your garden, these amazing dragonfly pictures will change your mind!


This Is What the Color of Your Garden Soil Means

For healthy plants, keep an eye on the soil color.

Grow Joe Pye Weed for Butterflies and Bees

Learn how to grow and care for Joe Pye weed: a late-blooming fuzzy, fragrant plant that butterflies and bees absolutely...


8 Fascinating Dragonfly Facts You Should Know

From how many species of dragonflies exist in the world to the unique way they breathe, discover all you need...


Hydrangea Not Blooming? Here’s What to Do

A hydrangea not blooming can be a frustrating issue for gardeners who adore its beautiful flowers. Here's how to solve...


Should Gardeners Remove Milkweed Bugs?

Find out what milkweed bugs and milkweed assassin bugs look like and if you should remove these bugs from your...


11 Kinds of Butterflies Worth Knowing

From painted ladies to monarchs and malachite butterflies, you'll want to add all of these kinds of butterflies to your...


Grow Calibrachoa for Baskets, Borders and Butterflies

Fill containers with calibrachoa flowers, also known as Million Bells or Superbells. Learn why gardeners love growing these "mini petunias."


See What a Sphinx Moth Caterpillar and Pupa Looks Like

Here's how to identify sphinx moth caterpillars and sphinx moth pupa in your garden. Learn what to look for in...


Don’t Overlook the Lovely Luna Moth

The pale green wings and long tails of the luna moth make it an especially lovely sight. Learn how to...


Will a Catmint Plant Attract Cats to the Garden?

Love the smell of catmint but don't want stray cats in your yard? Get expert tips to solve this garden...

Got Holes in Your Leafy Greens? You Have Cabbage Worms

Use organic solutions to protect your leafy greens from damaging cabbage worms. Find out what to do if you see...


How to Attract and Identify a Queen Butterfly

Share your milkweed with a queen butterfly, a regal year-round Southern pollinator. Find out what the adults and caterpillars look...


Top 10 Stunning Summer Flowers That Bloom Nonstop

While some summer flowers have brief moments in the spotlight, these beauties keep on blooming right up until fall in...


Top 10 Prettiest Hybrid Tea Rose Varieties to Grow

Hybrid tea rose bushes are some of the most popular varieties for their fragrant, showy flowers. Try these classic beauties...


Colorful Cannas Flowers Add Beauty to Any Garden

Cannas flowers, sometimes called canna lilies, are semi-tropical plants that grow from rhizomes. Gardeners love the bold flowers and foliage.


All About Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Butterflies and Caterpillars

Find out what an eastern tiger swallowtail butterfly and caterpillar looks like and the best host plants to attract them.

Serissa Bonsai: Japanese Sun Rose Care

Interested in growing a bonsai plant? Try a Serissa bonsai, commonly known as Japanese snow rose or Tree of a...


The Ultimate Guide to a Dog Friendly Backyard

Discover how to design a garden or landscape with dogs in mind. A dog friendly backyard keeps your furry pals...


Butterfly Bush Care: When Do Butterfly Bushes Bloom?

Learn when butterfly bush blooms and how to prune and care for the flowering shrubs. Plus learn if you can...


The Top 10 Best Companion Plants for Roses

How does your rose garden grow? If it's not looking happy and healthy, add companion plants for roses that provide...


Moss Rose Care and Growing Tips

Moss rose plants produce colorful flowers in that open in the sunshine. These annuals look gorgeous in containers or as...


7 Surprising Facts About Roses

You love roses, but how much do you know about them? Learn facts about roses, including how many varieties exist.