Gardening

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

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Small, Medium and Large Shrubs for Every Landscape

Shrubs of any size provide valuable resources for nature, and they beautify your yard. Check out our list of small,...


Astilbe Plant Care and Growing Tips

Perfect for adding long-lasting color and flair to moist, shady gardens, here's how to successfully grow and care for astilbe...


Top 10 Red Hummingbird Flowers to Grow

Give your garden a bold, colorful new look with gorgeous red hummingbird flowers that these pretty pollinators will love.


Top 10 Fall Annuals to Keep Your Garden Blooming

Extend summer color into the autumn months with these fall annuals. They love cooler temps, and many can even tolerate...


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...


Are American Pokeweed Berries Poisonous?

A garden expert answers questions about American pokeweed. Find out if this shrub is a native plant and if pokeweed...


Hydrangea Not Blooming? Here’s What to Do

A hydrangea not blooming can be a frustrating issue for gardeners who adore its beautiful flowers. Here's how to solve...


How to Treat Black Spot and Rose Rosette Disease

Are your roses looking a little sick? Get expert advice on how to handle rose rosette disease, black spot on...

Hummingbirds Flock to Trumpet Vine—But Is It Invasive?

In the right landscape, trumpet vine draws hummingbirds and other pollinators in droves. Here's how and where to grow this...


Bee vs Hoverfly: Meet the Flies That Look Like Bees

Bees and their look-alikes, including robber flies and hoverflies, are good bugs for your garden. Learn about flies that look...


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.


Should You Provide Drinking Water for Bees?

You're probably already providing a bird bath for your feathered friends, but did you know you can provide water for...


Calla Lily Care and Growing Tips

Enjoy the elegant grace of calla lily blooms in your garden, and learn how to keep them flowering season after...


Stop the Tomato Hornworm From Damaging Your Tomatoes

They turn into beautiful moths, but tomato hornworm caterpillars are pests in the veggie garden.


27 Beautiful Bee Pictures We Can’t Stop Buzzing About

Birds and butterflies aren't the only beautiful backyard visitors. These pretty bee pictures will give you a new appreciation for...


Incredible Edible Shrubs for Your Landscape

Shrubs you can snack on? Yes! These edible shrubs look good in a landscape and provide a tasty treat for...


Snapdragon vs Angelonia: How to Tell the Difference

Snapdragon and angelonia blooms may look similar, but one is a better pick for gardeners in warm climates. Choose your...

The Ultimate Guide to Growing Coral Bells (Heuchera)

Coral bells deliver long-lasting garden color while feeding pollinators. Discover expert tips and the prettiest Heuchera varieties to grow.


Bottlebrush Buckeye Care and Growing Tips

There's many reasons to add bottlebrush buckeye to your yard. This full, stunning shrub is suited to shady sites and...


Korean Spice Viburnum Care and Growing Tips

Korean spice viburnum flowers pack a cinnamon-scented punch. Learn more about this low-maintenance deciduous shrub.


Top 10 Perennial Flowers for Shade

Shadows won’t stop these blooms from shining bright in your garden! Here are our top picks for perennial flowers for...


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...


Praying Mantis: Fierce and Fascinating Garden Bugs

Find out what foods a praying mantis will eat and how to attract these beneficial bugs. Plus learn about praying...

7 Go-To Garden Flowers That Butterflies Like

Want to attract butterflies? Try growing these types of flowers that our readers say their butterflies like the most.


Top 10 Plants to Propagate That Grow From Cuttings

Are friends always admiring your flowers? Spread the splendor with a list of the easiest plants to propagate that grow...


Top 10 Pink, Yellow and Orange Flowers That Look Like a Sunset

Enjoy the gorgeous colors of a tropical sunset in your garden anytime with these beautiful pink, yellow and orange flowers.


Yarrow Plant Care and Growing Tips

Get expert growing advice for a flowering yarrow plant, along with tips for dividing, pruning and cutting back yarrow.


Shasta Daisy Plant Care and Growing Tips

These classic, cheerful white blooms are a mainstay in the flower garden. Learn how to grow a Shasta daisy in...


15 Prettiest White Flowering Shrubs to Grow

If you love white flowers, good news! We found white flowering shrubs for every yard. Many of these also produce...