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11 Things to Do Now to Prepare Your Garden for Spring

The weather might be cold, but it's not too early to think about preparing your garden for spring. Follow this spring garden checklist.

10 Mini Vegetables That Are Adorable AND Edible

Minimal space? Try planting mini vegetables! From basil, to tomatoes, to peppers, there's plenty of mini vegetables for every gardener.


Pothos Plant Care and Growing Tips

Learn how to make a pothos plant thrive in your home. Plus, what it means when the leaves turn yellow...


Grow Anthurium (Flamingo Lily) for Tropical Flair

Get expert care tips for anthurium plants. Learn how to grow flowering flamingo lilies at home for flamboyant color.


Monstera Plant Care and Growing Tips

Whether you call it swiss cheese plant or split-leaf philodendron, here's how to care for the impressive Monstera deliciosa as...

5 Garden Trends That Are Growing Fast in 2025

Looking to give your landscape an update? These 2025 garden trends will be popping up all over the neighborhood soon.


Grow a Columnar Apple Tree in Small Spaces

A columnar apple tree is a perfect pick for growing tasty fruit in small spaces! Learn how to care for...

11 Common Houseplants That Are Popular for a Reason

The houseplant market is exploding in popularity—start with these common houseplants that gardeners love to grow.


ZZ Plant Care and Growing Guide

ZZ plants are low-maintenance and look great even in less-than-ideal light conditions, making them a great option for beginner houseplant...


Spider Plant Care and Growing Tips

This popular houseplant is easy to grow! Learn spider plant light requirements, watering needs, and how to propagate its "babies."


Top 10 Large Houseplants That Are Easy to Grow

Explore this list of large houseplants that look impressive but are low-maintenance and great for houseplant beginners.

The Complete (And Easy!) Guide to Snake Plant Care

Learn how to care for your snake plant (also known as mother-in-law's tongue) with advice on watering, light, soil, fertilizer...


Umbrella Plant (Schefflera) Care and Growing Tips

Dwarf umbrella trees make ideal houseplants, with shiny green foliage and minimal care requirements. Here's how to ensure they thrive.


Use Fish Tank Water to Nourish Your Plants

Cleaning your aquarium? Don't pour the water down the drain! Here's why dirty fish tank water can benefit your plants.


Grow Cup and Saucer Vine to Attract Pollinators

Add fast-growing and gorgeous cup and saucer vine to your yard to bring in hummingbirds, bees, butterflies... and bats?


Grow Candy Corn Vine as a Sweet Treat for Hummingbirds

Candy corn vine adds a pop of sugary color to any garden — and hummingbirds love it, too! Here's how...

Holiday Cactus Growing Guide

A holiday cactus is a festive treat for gardeners. This easy-care houseplant is the gift that keeps on giving.


6 Hardest Houseplants to Grow (and 6 to Grow Instead)

Skip the hardest plant to grow — these six houseplant picks are far easier than their more difficult, frequently finicky...


Get Rid of Chipmunks and Keep Them Out of Your Garden

If you've wondered how to get rid of chipmunks, there are a variety of solutions available. Here's how to protect...


Dwarf Beardless Iris Flower Growing Guide

Plant dwarf iris bulbs in the garden and look forward to beautiful flowers in early spring. Plus, learn how to...


Planting and Growing Hyacinth Flower Bulbs

Plant hyacinth flower bulbs in the fall for pretty spring blooms. These bulbs are also easy to force indoors for...


Top 10 Cold Hardy Perennials for Northern Gardeners

These hardy perennials will thrive in very cold growing zones — and pollinators enjoy them, too! From bee balm to...


A Wheel Bug Is Harmless to Plants, but Ouch! Watch Out!

Steer clear! Wheel bugs are beneficial in the garden, but they deliver a painful bite when disturbed by humans.


Snowdrop Flower (Galanthus) Growing Guide

When you plant snowdrop flower bulbs in your garden, you can look forward to blooms as early as late winter!


8 Fascinating White House Garden Facts

Celebrate many chapters of Presidential horticultural history with these fascinating White house garden facts.

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Jump-Start Spring by Forcing Bulbs Indoors

Skip the winter doldrums and grow a rainbow of pretty spring blooms by forcing bulbs to flower inside your home.


Remove Invasive Italian Arum Plants From Your Yard

Italian arum is a pretty plant with dark side. It is toxic and can be invasive. Learn the best ways...


Creeping Phlox (Moss Phlox) Growing Guide

A lush ground cover with cheery spring blooms, creeping phlox, also known as moss phlox, fills in gaps with vibrant...


The Essential Guide to Growing Clematis Vines

Discover expert advice about choosing and growing clematis vines, including varieties, care, and pruning tips.


Bleeding Heart: Pretty Cottage Garden Blooms

An old-fashioned favorite perennial plant, bleeding heart features heart-shaped pink and white flowers in early spring.


Boston Ivy vs English Ivy: What’s the Difference?

These two vines look similar — can you identify Boston ivy vs English ivy? Learn the differences and whether these...