Gardening Basics

Yes you can get plants for free! Save money and beautify your backyard with these easy budget-friendly gardening tips.

Learn more about your soil with these two quick and easy at-home soil tests. Find out how to check your...

Since water runs right through sandy soil, the growing conditions are rather dry, even with rain. These plants for sandy...

Slow-draining clay soil makes life difficult for many plants. Not to worry! These plants for clay soil will survive and...

Be a garden sleuth and find out the identify of your mystery plant. See key differences between rhododendron vs azalea...

Looking for ways to eliminate garden insect pests, without resorting to pesticides? Get our tips for controlling harmful garden bugs,...

Find the best ground cover plants that blanket the garden with color and texture. Grow ground covers for shade,...

Do you have a favorite flower color in the garden? Learn the secrets of flower color meanings and which hues...

Think beyond a basic, boring grassy lawn and get inspired with these front yard landscaping ideas to take your curb...

Get expert advice for how to get rid of dandelions and keep them from coming back. Plus, find out why...

Garden tool storage doesn't have to be a tricky task! Steal our readers best storage tips, including duffel bags, buckets...

A bulb isn't always just a bulb. Learn about the plants that grow from the types of flower bulbs, including...

Read this guide to the types of mulch before you go shopping at the garden center.

Wondering how to repot a plant? It's not difficult! With these expert tips, you can give your indoor plants and...

Strong and healthy plants thrive when you feed them properly. Here’s how to give your garden a nutrient boost with...

Water your plants with ease! Keep your indoor and outdoor plants healthy with six plant waterer systems that do the...

Gardening expert Melinda Myers explains why mushrooms sprout on your lawn and trees and what to do about them.

Looking for a perfect gift for plant parents? Gardening subscription boxes deliver seeds, indoor plants, flowers and more to your...

It's a staple of the holidays—but is mistletoe poisonous? Learn about mistletoe poisoning symptoms and how they differ in people...

Did you know the month you were born in has a birth month flower? Discover yours, as well as the...

If your green thumb is itching to dig in the dirt this winter, grow amaryllis! Learn how to care for...

Get in a festive mood with these surprising facts about your favorite holiday plants, like Christmas cactus, amaryllis and poinsettia.

Can you keep a bouquet of tulips in the house with your curious cat? Find out if tulips are toxic...

Carnivorous plants consume other living creatures for their food. Learn facts about growing Venus flytraps, pitcher plants and more.

Don't worry, you can keep gardening in winter. These winter garden ideas and activities will keep plant lovers happy until...

Ready to celebrate spring with this classic flower? Learn about the long history of tulips, what they've represented, and what...

Whether you're a new to planting or a veteran gardener with a green thumb, check out these essential gardening tips...

Fallen leaves are a healthy mulch for lawns! For this easy garden tip, all you need is a lawn mower....

A garden expert reveals the reasons why your daffodil plants are not blooming in spring. Plus, identify a mystery double...