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.
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.
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.
8 Fascinating White House Garden Facts
Celebrate many chapters of Presidential horticultural history with these fascinating White house garden facts.
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...
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...
Evergreen Perennials Shine Year-Round
Branch out beyond typical conifer trees and shrubs with evergreen perennials that will add year-round color to your yard.
Design a Gothic Garden and Embrace the Darkness
From black plants to moody decor, Gothic garden elements can offer a unique outlet to express your gardening dark side.
Plant a Prairie Garden in Your Backyard
Perfect your own prairie garden. Learn how to cultivate an oasis of grassland flora in your backyard for beauty and...
11 Poisonous Plants Every Cat Owner Should Avoid
Learn what common cut flowers and indoor plants are toxic to cats and what you should do if your cat...
How to Get Rid of Thistle Plants in Your Yard
Canada thistle and bull thistle are invasive plants classified as noxious weeds. Learn how to get rid of thistle and...
What Are Invasive Plants—And How to Get Rid of Them
Learn the definition of invasive vs aggressive plants, and what you can do to stop their spread in your...
5 Tried-and-True Tips for Storing Seeds
Save those seeds! Our volunteer field editors share their proven tips for storing garden seeds for the next growing season.
Rain Barrel Basics: How to Get Started
Learn how you can put excess rainwater to good use in your garden or landscaping by containing it in a...
Sedge (Carex) Plant Growing Guide
Sedges (Carex) are grass-like perennials grown for their foliage. Very versatile, sedge plants can be used in containers or as...
Identify and Get Rid of Poison Ivy, Oak and Sumac
Poison ivy, oak, and sumac can cause major irritation. Learn how to identify these bothersome plants — and how to...
Are Snow-on-the-Mountain Plants Invasive?
Snow-on-the-mountain, also known as bishops weed or goutweed, is an aggressive growing plant. Manage its spread or remove it from...
7 Surprising Facts About Invasive Plants
From purple loosestrife to kudzu, find facts about invasive plants—and learn why you'll want to eliminate these non-natives from your...
Does No Mow May Really Help Pollinators?
No Mow May has been gaining ground. Here’s what you should know before letting your lawn grow wild—including the benefits...
Fasciation in Plants: What You Need to Know
Fasciation is a unique mutation that produces unusual flowers, but does it harm the plant? Find out the cause and...
Read This Before Buying a Plant at the Garden Center
If you have questions about buying a plant at the garden center, use these tips to get the most bang...
Keep Creeping Charlie (Ground-Ivy) out of Your Yard
Creeping Charlie is a weed that can quickly invade yards and flower gardens. Learn how to manage this aggressive weed.
How and When to Start Seeds Indoors: Timing Is Everything
Learn when to start seeds indoors, what plants to grow from seed, care tips, and the right way to safely...
Grow Disease-Resistant Plants for a Fuss-Free Garden
Stack the odds in your favor by planning ahead and choosing disease-resistant plants. They're as breathtaking as they are tough!
12 Indoor Plant Hacks You Need to Start Doing Right Now
Try these easy reader-tested and approved indoor plant hacks, then sit back and watch your houseplants grow and thrive.
Grow a Perennial Garden to Save Time and Money
Plant once, enjoy for many years—that's the purpose of a perennial garden. Get expert recommendations for easy-to-grow perennial plants.
18 Bizarre, Unusual and Weird Plants
Basic plants these are not! Walk on the botanical wild side and go bold with these out-of-the-ordinary plants and flowers.
How to Root Woody Plant Cuttings
Learn the basics for growing new rooted woody plant cuttings, including what types of plants you should and should not...
Ask the Experts: Winter Shrub Covers and Protection
Our garden expert talks about how to protect shrubs from heavy snow, wind and cold weather, including how to use...
5 Common Mistakes Every New Gardener Makes
Every gardening expert was a new gardener once! Learn about some of the most common mistakes—and the simple solutions for...
8 Fascinating Facts About Christmas Cactus
What do you know about this flowering drought-tolerant houseplant? Boost your holiday plant knowledge with these Christmas cactus facts.
