Gardening

Make the backyard garden of your dreams a reality with these gardening tips and ideas from our experts.

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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...


Top 10 Small Indoor Trees to Grow as Houseplants

From festive pint-sized pines to fig trees with colorful leaves, these small indoor trees make the perfect houseplants.


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.


7 Fascinating Facts and Benefits of Bats

Get to know bats, the misunderstood marvels that benefit your garden.

Design Pretty Fall Planters With Autumn Colors

This season brings new opportunities for rich colors and fall interest with these pretty picks and creative combos for fall...


Grow Autumn Fire Sedum for Fall Color

Learn how to grow and care of Autumn Fire sedum. Enjoy this fall flower's seasonal color, wildlife benefits and year-round...


Poppy Flower Care and Growing Tips

Plant poppies in fall for a jaw-dropping garden display of summer color. Learn how to grow poppy flower seeds and...


8 Bulbs to Plant in Fall for Blooms in Spring

Start now to get your garden ready for spring. Plant these bulbs in fall for carpets of color the following...


Gloriosa Lily Care and Growing Tips

Wondering if a gloriosa lily is a good plant for your garden? Get expert care tips, plus find out if...


9 Fascinating Facts About Sunflowers

Uncover cool facts about sunflowers, including sunflower plant world records and which U.S. states grow the most sunflowers.


7 Fascinating Maple Tree Facts You Should Know

From how tall maple trees can grow to the surprisingly cold temperatures they can withstand, you'll love learning these fun...


Apple Scab Disease: Treatment and Prevention

What causes spots on apple tree leaves, or lesions on fruits? Learn about apple scab disease and how to treat...

Grow Russian Sage Plants for Fall Color

Keep your garden blooming well into fall by planting Russian sage. Learn how to grow Russian sage, discover the benefits...


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...


See What a Sphinx Moth Caterpillar and Pupa Looks Like

Here's how to identify sphinx moth caterpillars and sphinx moth pupa in your garden. Learn what to look for in...


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...


Top 10 Shrubs and Plants With Red Berries

Shrubs and plants with red berries add a pop of scarlet-hued color to any garden and provide food for wild...


Serviceberry Tree Care and Growing Tips

With spring flowers, summer berries and fall colors, native serviceberry trees and shrubs are a delight in all seasons and...


What Type of Caterpillar Eats Parsley Plants?

Wondering if those eggs or caterpillars on your herb plants are pests or beneficial wildlife? Identify a parsley caterpillar and...


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...

11 Stonecrop Sedum Varieties to Grow

Splashy sedums transform outdoor spots from dull to dazzling. Grow these colorful stonecrop varieties to brighten up your garden.


False Sunflower Plant Care and Growing Tips

Bright yellow false sunflower plants provide a welcome burst of late summer color in your garden beds. And they're perennials!


Garden Mum vs Florist Mum: What’s the Difference?

Garden centers are filled with gorgeous chrysanthemum plants in fall. But should you choose a garden mum or a florist...


9 Butterfly Garden Flowers to Grow From Seeds

Want to attract butterflies on a budget? Fill your garden with colorful butterfly flowers from just a few packets of...


Do Deer Eat Milkweed Plants?

Find out how to keep deer from eating milkweed without deterring the monarch butterflies you are trying to attract.


Try Attracting Butterflies With Fruit

Nectar flowers aren't the only way to bring butterflies to your garden. Offer fruit for a new butterfly food source.