Gardening

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

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Blackberry Lily Adds Bold Color to Flower Gardens

The orange spotted blooms of blackberry lily add a welcome splash of color to the flower garden. But this plant...


12 Beautiful Blue Flowers for Every Garden

Yellows, reds, and pinks abound in the plant world, but blue flowers may seem harder to find. Try these lovely...


Sedge (Carex) Plant Growing Guide

Sedges (Carex) are grass-like perennials grown for their foliage. Very versatile, sedge plants can be used in containers or as...


Coreopsis (Tickseed) Flower Care and Growing Tips

For the full-sun gardener, coreopsis is a perfect pick. Learn all about the benefits of adding this brightly colored flower...


How to Grow Potatoes in a Vegetable Garden

If you love eating potatoes, you might be curious about how to grow potatoes in your garden. Learn the best...


Identify and Get Rid of Poison Ivy, Oak and Sumac

Poison ivy, oak, and sumac can cause major irritation. Learn how to identify these bothersome plants — and how to...


The Ultimate Salvia Plant Growing Guide

Besides it being a pollinator magnet, there are countless reasons to add a salvia plant to your yard. Get expert...


Panicle Hydrangea: The Easiest Hydrangea to Grow

Need a hardier hydrangea for your garden? Try growing a panicle hydrangea — a lower-maintenance, bold-blooming choice.

The Top 10 Coneflower Varieties to Grow

With dozens of new coneflower varieties on the market and at garden centers, learn how to pick the best plants...


Meet the Gorgeous Great Spangled Fritillary Butterfly

Learn to identify a great spangled fritillary. Look for glints of silver on large orange wings to identify these butterflies...


Meet the Vast (and Fast!) Skipper Butterfly Family

Small and speedy, skipper butterfly species often fly under the radar. But these fascinating pollinators add lively interest to any...


Are Snow-on-the-Mountain Plants Invasive?

Snow-on-the-mountain, also known as bishops weed or goutweed, is an aggressive growing plant. Manage its spread or remove it from...


Allium Flower Care and Growing Tips

Alliums are easy to plant in fall and enjoy in spring. Check out our care tips for growing alliums and...


Grow Canna Flowers for Tropical Beauty in the Garden

Cannas flowers, sometimes called canna lilies, are semi-tropical plants that grow from rhizomes. Gardeners love the bold flowers and foliage.


Speedwell (Veronica) Plant Care and Growing Tips

Speedwell, also known as Veronica, is a long blooming, pollinator-friendly perennial that brings flower power to the summer garden.


Top 10 Purple Hummingbird Flowers to Grow

Hummingbirds see the color red very well, which is why they are drawn to red flowers. But these purple hummingbird...


Top 10 Shade Garden Ground Cover Plants to Grow

Too much shade? No problem! We found shade ground cover plants that are perfect for every type of garden and...

Top 15 Colorful Hummingbird Flowers to Grow

What flowers do hummingbirds like? Turn your garden into a pollinator haven with colorful hummingbird flowers such as bee balm...


Grow Caladium Plants for Shade Garden Interest

Whether you choose caladium varieties with cool white leaves or brilliant reds and pinks, their foliage adds a real pop...


How to Prune and Care for a Crape Myrtle

Find out where crape myrtle grows best and how to choose the right variety for your garden. Plus, get tips...


Keep Invasive Asian Jumping Worms Out of Your Yard

Don't let Asian jumping worms take over your garden! Get expert advice on how to deal with these invasive soil-ruining...


Grow an Easy-Care Rugosa Rose for Rugged Beauty

Forget what you know about roses and discover why long-lasting, fragrant rugosa roses are sure to be a gorgeous garden...


Should You Grow Hybrid or Heirloom Tomatoes?

Do you know the difference between hybrid vs heirloom tomatoes? The great tomato debate has been going on for years.

Stock Flower Care and Growing Tips

Welcome the scent of spicy stock flower to your cool season garden. These blooms are fragrant, vibrant and great for...


Hardy Cranesbill Geranium Care and Growing Tips

Perennial cranesbill geranium plants are easy to grow and highly adaptable. Enjoy the long-blooming flowers in many garden conditions.


Top 10 Bearded Iris Flowers for Your Garden

From bright blue to cheery yellow and even multicolored blooms, brighten up your garden with the beauty of bearded iris...


How to Grow Your Own Fresh Strawberry Patch

Follow this guide and learn how to grow a bumper crop of strawberries at home—including how to grow strawberries in...


7 Surprising Facts About Invasive Plants

From purple loosestrife to kudzu, find facts about invasive plants—and learn why you'll want to eliminate these non-natives from your...


Top 10 Fast Growing Vines and Climbing Flowers

Color your garden with flowering vines. Add beauty and height with our recommendations for fast growing vines and climbing flowers.