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 each of them.
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.
USDA Updates Plant Hardiness Zone Map
For the first time in more than a decade, the USDA has updated its plant hardiness zone map. Here's how...
How to Get Rid of Mealybugs and Scale Insects on Plants
Horticultural expert Melinda Myers shares her sure-fire tips on how to get rid of mealybugs and other scale insects on...
All About Witches’ Butter Fungus
Look for edible witches' butter fungus after heavy rains. This colorful fungus looks like bright yellow jelly emerging from dead...
Tips for Planting Grass Seed in Fall
You can plant grass seed anytime during the growing season, but doing so in fall takes advantage of cooler temperatures...
How to Improve Your Soil Quality Over the Winter
These easy ways to treat and improve your garden soil quality now and through winter will set you up for...
Essential Tips for Overwintering Potted Plants
Learn how to keep your favorite potted plants happy and healthy with these answers to the most commonly asked questions...
Winter Dormancy and Chilling for Plants
Shivering in the cold after the warm summer and fall? Be thankful for cold weather that evokes winter dormancy and...
If Your Plant Has Yellow Leaves With Green Veins, This Is What It Means
Does your plant have new yellow leaves with green veins? Learn how to test your soil, treat iron deficiency and...
14 Daffodil Facts You Need to Know
Find out how long daffodils bloom, how deep to plant daffodil bulbs, where to see a daffodil festival, and more...
10 Perennials You Should Cut Back Every Fall (And 5 to Let Be)
Winterizing your garden includes trimming back some perennials and leaving others until spring. Our experts tell you what to do...
Wildflower Identification 101: How to Get Started
Wildflower identification can sound intimidating to a beginner—so many flowers, so many names. This Birds & Blooms reader found a...
Transform Your Landscape With a Rock Garden
Artful arrangements of boulders, pebbles and stones reshape any dull landscape into a rock garden that stands out and sings.
6 Gardening Tips and Tricks for Beginners
Veteran growers offer their best advice to those with budding green thumbs. Check out our best gardening tips and tricks...
Aster Yellows Disease and Other Coneflower Problems
Learn how to spot the signs of aster yellows disease and how to treat it in your garden. Also find...
This Is What the Color of Your Garden Soil Means
For healthy plants, keep an eye on the soil color.
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...
Does a Lily Flower Have Special Meaning?
The lily flower meaning for floral arrangements can send a message of friendship, love and remembrance with their appearance and...
6 Fascinating Victory Garden Facts
From when they began to how many tons of food they produced, learn about a key piece of the American...
11 Genius Garden Hacks You’ll Want to Steal Immediately
Should you use eggshells in the garden? Readers offer their best garden hacks and tips for getting the most out...
13 Gardening Solutions and Remedies to Stop Doing
These common gardening solutions and backyard home remedies won't get you proven results. Here's why you should stop doing them!
10 Household Items to Repurpose for Gardening Bargains
Clean out your closets and repurpose your old or extra household items as helpful gardening bargains for your flower and...
A Homeowner’s Guide to No Mow May
This spring, laziness pays off big for pollinators. Here's how to effectively and politely participate in No Mow May.
Does a Hydrangea Flower Have Special Meaning?
These flowering shrubs have been beloved by gardeners throughout history. Learn if hydrangeas have meaning and the message each color...
4 Ways to Use Coffee Grounds in the Garden
Perk up your plants! Learn how an expert says gardeners should use their leftover coffee grounds.
Gardening for Tough Northern and Southern Locations
Living in the far north or south can make for tough growing conditions, but we've got tips for easy gardening...
4 Alternative Easy Gardening Methods You Should Try
New gardener? No sweat! Skip the stress with no-dig gardens that are good to grow. Gardening is easy with these...
