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Banana tree with ripe fruit

When and how do bananas reproduce? All your questions answered

This is everything you need to know about banana reproduction, whether you want to grow your own or are just curious.
Spring flowering bulbs

How to prepare your garden for spring: Tips for a successful season

Stargazer lily bloom

The best bulbs to plant in spring for lasting beauty in summer and fall

A field of lavender flowers

Purple plants that will make your garden pop this season

A kitchen compost bin

DIY compost bin: How to make one from a 5-gallon bucket

Ripe blackberries on the bush

The best spring fruits to grow: Add these to your garden

Pink geraniums in hanging basket

Flower pots 101: Picking the best ones for your spring garden

Hands holding soil

Can potting soil go bad? The signs and solutions you should know

Pink hellebore flowers

7 stunning early spring flowers to plant right now

Saffron crocus flowers

Learn how to grow saffron at home with these simple tips

Dogwood tree with pink flowers

Best trees for home gardens: Beautify your space with these top picks

Pile of bell peppers

Are peppers fruits or vegetables? Here’s the final answer

Jasmine plant blooming

The best types of jasmine to enhance your garden’s fragrance and beauty

Jasmine flowers are known for their beauty and scent. If you want to grow your own but aren't sure which type of jasmine to plant, here's a guide for you.
A branch of holly

The truth about holly leaves: Surprising facts you didn’t know

We've got four interesting facts about holly leaves for you to share with your friends.
A small mimosa plant in a black pot

How to grow mimosa plants: Tips for this fascinating, responsive shrub

Mimosa plants are known for their unique quirk of closing their leaves after being touched. Experience it for yourself by growing your own. Here's how.
Family sitting on a couch watching TV

21 best gardening shows you should be streaming right now

Taking on any gardening project can be intimidating, especially if you're an amateur. But you can fuel creativity and inspiration with these gardening shows.
A large zen garden

4 simple Japanese garden ideas for a serene outdoor retreat

You can design a low-maintenance Japanese garden. Here are simple ideas to get you started on a tranquil space.
Orange California poppy flowers

How to grow and care for California poppies: Tips for vibrant blooms

California poppies are known for their gorgeous, vibrant color. If you want to grow your own, here's what you need to know about this stunning flower.
Banana tree with ripe fruit

When do banana trees fruit? Here’s what you should know

Growing your own banana tree can be exciting, but when can you expect your first fruit to appear? We have the answers.
Borage flowers close-up

Grow borage like a pro: Tips for healthy, thriving plants

Borage is a beautiful flowering herb, and it's quite easy to grow. If you want to add this plant to your garden, here's everything you need to know.
Lobelia erinus blooming in a container

How to grow lobelia: A simple guide for bright blue-purple blooms

Lobelia flowers are gorgeous and easy to grow. Want to add them to your home or garden? Here's everything you need to know about caring for lobelia.
Ripe dragon fruit

Dragon fruit plant care: How to grow this tropical beauty

Dragon fruit is delicious, but did you know you can grow your own at home? Here's everything you need to know about caring for your own dragon fruit plant.
A pile of brown potatoes up close

Are potatoes fruits or vegetables? The answer might surprise you

Are you wondering if potatoes are fruits or vegetables? Here's what you need to know about categorizing this delicious and hearty harvest.
American beautyberry shrub

Beautyberry care made easy: Your complete guide to growing this shrub

Beautyberry shrubs are gorgeous, with bright purple berries so vibrant they almost don't seem real! Here's everything you need to know about growing your own.
Green and yellow wintercreeper leaves

How to grow wintercreeper, gorgeous green and gold foliage

Wintercreeper is an evergreen plant with lovely foliage that looks striking at any time of year. To grow your own, here's what you need to know.
Cut ginger on a table

The ultimate guide to growing ginger hydroponically

Growing ginger hydroponically offers more advantages than the standard way of cultivation. Our step-by-step guide shows you how to do it successfully.
Yellow winter jasmine flowers

How to grow winter jasmine for January blooms

Winter jasmine is a beautiful flowering shrub that is among the first plants to flower in spring. Here's everything you need to know about growing your own.
A field of rye grass

How to care for winter rye, a fantastic cover crop

Winter rye is a hardy and enthusiastic cover crop. This guide will explain the benefits and pitfalls of this cover crop, as well as how to grow it for yourself.
A spineless holly or winterberry plant

Winterberry: A complete care guide for this holiday favorite

Winterberry trees are easy to grow and excellent at livening up a dreary winter landscape. Here's what you need to know to add one to your garden.
Yellow coreopsis flowers

How to care for coreopsis, a long-blooming plant

Coreopsis flowers are beautiful native wildflowers that are easy to grow. If you want to grow this flower, here's what you need to know about coreopsis care.
Oxalis plant with white flowers

Oxalis triangularis care: Tips to help its moody foliage thrive

Oxalis triangularis is a gorgeous plant with unique dark foliage. Here's everything you need to know to care for your own oxalis triangularis plant.
A monkey tail cactus with pink flowers

How to care for the monkey tail cactus for endless blooms

The monkey tail cactus is a beautiful and unique cactus. If you want to bring one home with you, here's everything you need to know to help it thrive.
Pencil cactus plant

How to care for the pencil cactus plant (it’s not actually a cactus)

Pencil cactus plants are fascinating and fun to grow. If you want to add these incredible plant to your home or garden, here's what you need to know.
A row of rhubarb stems growing

The best vegetables to plant in November

Planting vegetables in November means growing your seedlings indoors, and some plants will fare better than others.
Variety of succulents

Our favorite desert plants you will love

Gardening in the desert is made much easier if you grow desert plants. These are our favorite desert plants to add life and color to a dry, rocky garden.