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Top 10 Lists for Gardeners

Backyard gardening is a snap with these top 10 lists for gardeners! From foolproof plants to colorful flowers, we’re sharing our favorites to help you beautify your backyard.

Top 10 Fragrant Flowers

The best blooms are those that fill the air with perfume. Fill your garden with...

Top 10 Heat-Tolerant Plants

Summer sizzles, and so do these beautiful blooms! Choose from these top heat-tolerant plants for...

Top 10 Best Value Plants

Don't waste your time or money. Choose these best value plants to make every garden...

Top 10 Old Fashioned Flowers

Looking for old fashioned flowers like your grandmother used to grow? Try these lovely old...

Top 10 Plants That Attract Waxwing Birds

Every garden should have waxwings! With a little planning, you can bring in these gorgeous...

Top 10 Shrubs For Your Small Space Garden

Bring shrubs out of the hedgerows and into your container pots and small space gardens...

Top 10 Shade Tolerant Coral Bells

Discover why these fabulous shade tolerant beauties are some of the best-kept secrets in the...

Top 10 All-time Shade Garden Ideas

Is your yard starved for sun? Turn your backyard into a thriving oasis with these...

Top 10 Best Roses

There’s a longtime love affair between gardeners and roses. Find your new favorite tried-and-true rose...

Top 10 Hummingbird Flowers and Plants

We have a great plant recommendation in every color. Take a look at these nectar-rich...

Top 10 Foolproof Plants for Kids

Get kids excited about gardening with some gardening basics and our list of foolproof plants...

Top 10 Year-Round Perennials

Want a garden that’s beautiful all year long? It’s possible with these backyard gardening picks...

Top 10 Bizarre Plants

These plants are not garden basics! Walk on the wild side with these weird and...

Top 10 Backyard Vines With Fall Flair

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

Top 10 Award-Winning Hummingbird Flowers

You’re sure to lure lively hummers to your backyard with this list of award-winning hummingbird...

Top 10 New Plants for 2014

It’s time to celebrate! The garden world is abuzz over this year’s arrivals, and we're...

Top 10 Plants for Sandy Soil

Since water runs right through sandy soil, the growing conditions are rather dry, even if...

Top 10 Plants for Clay Soil

Slow-draining clay soil makes life difficult for many plants. Not to worry: these 10 plants...

Fast Growing Trees to Add Beauty to Your Backyard

Whether you're building up the landscape in your backyard, or looking to add shade and...

Top 10 Plants to Grow From Plant Cuttings

Are friends always admiring your gorgeous flowers? Spread the splendor of your garden with these...

Top 10 Best Tomatoes to Grow

Go beyond the ordinary with these unique picks that boast terrific flavor and bright colors...

Top 10 Summer-Blooming Shrubs

Attract hummingbirds and butterflies with these summer-blooming shrubs that provide a robust nectar source in...

Top 10 Shrubs for Small Spaces

Yes, you do have room for an extra shrub or two—all of our picks for...

Top 10 Plants You Can’t Kill

Tough as nails, but they're pretty, too. Turn your black thumb into a green thumb...

Top 10 Flowers for Harvesting Seeds

Stick to your plant budget by harvesting seeds from these 10 flowers. They'll reward you...

Top 10 Seed-Bearing Plants

Keep these seed-bearing plants in your garden all winter long, and the birds will thank...
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Top 10 Fruit Trees for Small Spaces

You don’t need to own acres of orchards or live in the South to grow...

Top 10 Tropical Plants

With a sunny window and a little patience, you can grow tropical plants for your...

Top 10 Edible Flowering Plants

Add gusto to your garden with these flavorful, edible flowering plants that you can harvest...

Top 10 Flowers for a Cutting Garden

Indoor bouquets in mind? Here are our top 10 picks for flowers for a cutting...