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Begonia Care: What You Need to Know

Begonia care is easier than you think. The glamorous flowers of double begonias make a real splash in a flower...


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...


Award-Winning Cheyenne Spirit Coneflower Dazzles

Looking to add lots of color to your garden? Look no further than easy-to-grow Cheyenne Spirit coneflower, a pollinator favorite.


12 Colorful Pictures of Coneflowers in Bloom

These vibrant flowers are a staple in many gardens! Appreciate their beauty with a healthy garden of lovely pictures of...


Add Plants With People’s Names to Your Garden

Plenty of people are named after flowers. But did you know that some plants have people's names, too! Grow a...


Add Native Climbing Aster to Your Pollinator Garden

One native, late-blooming aster is perfectly suited for southern marshes and wetlands: climbing aster, also known as Carolina aster.


Attract Butterflies With Native Stokes’ Aster

The large nectar-rich flower heads of native Stokes' aster plants will attract butterflies and other pollinators to your garden.


Yucca Plant Care and Growing Tips

Find out if a yucca plant is right for your yard. See the zones and growing conditions these sun-loving plants...

30 Sunflower Pictures That Radiate Beauty

Sunny sunflowers are a favorite sign of summer. These spectacular sunflower pictures from readers will surely brighten your day.


Top 10 Fragrant Roses to Perfume Your Garden

A rose by any other name would smell as sweet, but some are sweeter than others. Try these top-notch fragrant...


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...


Prairie Coneflower Thrives in Hot, Sunny Spots

If your garden is dry, sunny and hot, try prairie coneflower! These colorful native wildflowers will delight birds and pollinators.


Grow Coneflowers to Attract Butterflies and Birds

Coneflower is a butterfly magnet. These easy-to-grow nectar flowers attract attract plenty of pollinators and add a bright pop of...


Floribunda Rose vs Grandiflora Rose: What’s the Difference?

These two rose subtypes are immensely popular, but which is right for you? Learn the differences between a floribunda and...


Protect the Nest: Do Snakes Eat Birds and Eggs?

If you attract nesting birds, you may worry that snakes eat birds and eggs. Learn how to lower the risk....


Grow a Pizza Garden in Your Own Backyard

Pizzas come in all shapes and flavors! Here's how you can grow your own by creating a pizza garden featuring...


How to Get Rid of Rose Chafer Beetles

Are rose chafer beetles damaging your roses? Learn how to get rid of the beetles and protect your plants. Plus...

Why Do Roses Have Thorns (and Hips)?

If you've ever pricked your finger while gardening, you've probably wondered why roses have thorns. Also find out what rose...


Do Roses Need Full Sun or Shade to Grow Best?

Gardeners often wonder "Do roses need full sun?" While many varieties do, some roses can survive and thrive in other...


Transform Your Yard Into a Butterfly Migration Hotspot

Butterfly migration is an awe-inspiring process—and butterflies need our help! Make sure your backyard is ready for migrating fliers.


6 Fascinating Milkweed Facts You Should Know

There's much more to milkweed plants than you know. Discover fascinating milkweed facts about this butterfly garden staple.


17 Dazzling Dragonfly Pictures You’ll Love

If you don't already enjoy looking for pretty dragonflies in your garden, these amazing dragonfly pictures will change your mind!


This Is What the Color of Your Garden Soil Means

For healthy plants, keep an eye on the soil color.

Grow Joe Pye Weed for Butterflies and Bees

Learn how to grow and care for Joe Pye weed: a late-blooming fuzzy, fragrant plant that butterflies and bees absolutely...


8 Fascinating Dragonfly Facts You Should Know

From how many species of dragonflies exist in the world to the unique way they breathe, discover all you need...


Should Gardeners Remove Milkweed Bugs?

Find out what milkweed bugs and milkweed assassin bugs look like and if you should remove these bugs from your...


11 Kinds of Butterflies Worth Knowing

From painted ladies to monarchs and malachite butterflies, you'll want to add all of these kinds of butterflies to your...


Don’t Overlook the Lovely Luna Moth

The pale green wings and long tails of the luna moth make it an especially lovely sight. Learn how to...


Will a Catmint Plant Attract Cats to the Garden?

Love the smell of catmint but don't want stray cats in your yard? Get expert tips to solve this garden...