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Lobelia erinus blooming in a container

These cool-season annuals would be a great addition to your garden

Add these attractive cool-season annuals to your garden to brighten up your fall.
A snail on a leaf

These organic pest control methods are proven winners

A cluster of stargazer lily flowers

Stargazer lilies – how to grow them for stunning blooms

A white coffee cup tipped over on a matching saucer with roasted coffee beans spilling out of it

How to grow a coffee plant (and how many beans it can produce)

A kitchen compost bin

8 items you won’t believe you can compost

Light brown slug

The best ways to control slugs and snails organically

Close-up of caladium leaves that are mostly red with a little bit of white and green edges

Caldium care: A complete guide to this indoor/outdoor plant

Small pine tree

6 stunning types of evergreen trees for your yard

A small pumpkin sitting on top of a fence post

This is how many pumpkins per plant you can grow

Basil plant bathed in sunlight

6 incredible types of basil for your herb garden

Pink cyclamen in a terracotta pot

How to plant and care for cyclamen, a petite perennial

A small sago palm in a pot designed to resemble a wicker basket. It sits on a table of light wood, next to a bookshelf of the same wood. The wall behind it has a dacorative pink, blue, and white triangular pattern.

Your complete sago palm maintenance guide

Maple trees with red leaves in front of a building

6 gorgeous fall trees for colorful foliage

Stunning fall colors are a highlight of the season for many people. If you want to bring these colors to your home, here are the best fall trees to plant.
Winter squash plants

These are the 5 best squash companion plants (and the worst)

Squash is delicious and easy to grow, but what should you plant with it? This guide to squash companion plants will help you plant your next vegetable garden.
Red roma tomatoes on a table

Everything you need to know about growing Roma tomatoes

Roma tomatoes are delicious and easy to grow. Want to add them to your next vegetable garden? Here's everything you need to know to ensure a great harvest.
White lisianthus flowers on a wooden table

Lisianthus flowers are like roses, but better: Your care guide

Lisanthus flowers are beautiful and look strikingly similar to roses, minus the thorns. Here's how to grow this gorgeous but finicky flower in your own garden.
Pale orange celosia flowers

How to grow celosia and add vibrant color to your garden

Celosia plants are a stunning way to add color and texture to any home or garden. Here's what you need to know in order to keep yours happy and healthy.
A gardener fertilizing a young plant

What does NPK mean when it comes to fertilizing plants?

You'll often hear about NPK ratios for plant food. Here's what the numbers mean and how to pick the right plant fertilizer.
A branch of pink bleeding heart flowers

What you need to know about growing the delicate bleeding heart flower

Bleeding heart flowers are unique and beautiful, but they have a reputation for being difficult to grow. Here's what you need to know to grow this flower.
Ripe tomatoes on a vine

Are tomatoes a fruit or a vegetable? Let’s find out

Tomatoes are tasty vegetables...or are they fruits? We'll answer that question and explain why it's important to know in this guide to tomato classification.
A jacaranda tree beside an apartment building

Jacaranda trees: A complete growing and care guide

If you need a flowering tree for your yard, why not grow a jacaranda tree? Here's what you need to know about this gorgeous tree and its purple flowers.
Peach tree

What to know about climate zones before planting your garden

Climate zones are vital to any gardener, but what is there to know about them? We break it down so you can use them when planning and planting your garden.
A chrysanthemum plant with several round, reddish-pink flowers

6 gorgeous mums to add color to your autumn garden 

If you're wondering which mum to get for your fall garden, here's a helpful guide to help you choose the perfect variety.
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What exactly is loam soil? Here’s what to know

Different plants need different types of soil, but one soil type most plants will grow in is loam. What's loam soil, and why do plants love it? We have answers.
Scarecrow among fall flowers

Here are the best flowers to plant this coming fall season

These autumn flowers will brighten up your end-of-the-year flower garden. No matter what kind of garden you're growing, these fall flowers are sure to please.
White panicle hydrangea flowers

How to care for limelight hydrangeas, a gorgeous fall bloom

Limelight hydrangeas are beautiful and easy to grow. If you want to add these stunning flowers to your garden, here's everything you need to know to grow them.
Several Queen Anne's lace flowers

Queen Anne’s lace can be invasive: What you need to know about it

Queen Anne's lace is a gorgeous and elegant flower that can spread to take over a space. If you want to control its growth, here's what you need to know.
A grass lawn with autumn leaves

Here’s everything you need to know about lawn care this fall

Grass begins going dormant in the fall, but that doesn't mean there aren't still fall lawn care tasks to complete! Here's how to keep your lawn healthy in fall.
A weeping willow tree planted in a patch of grass surrounded by stone in front of a building

Want a stunning willow tree? Find the right type for your zone

Willows are beautiful trees, and there are many types to choose from. To help you pick the best one for your yard, here are five of our favorites.
A plant with several red hibiscus flowers

A complete guide to caring for the Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, a striking red plant

Hibiscus flowers are stunning, and the Hibiscus rose-sinensis is no different. Here's what you need to know about growing this lovely flower.
White clover flowers

Should you plant a clover lawn? Read this first

Clover lawns are seeing an increase in popularity, but are they right for you? We'll explain the benefits and drawbacks of clover lawns to help you decide.
Orange and red zinnias

Are zinnias perennials? It’s complicated

Zinnias are gorgeous, vibrant flowers that are easy to grow and care for. Are zinnias perennials or annuals, and will they return? Here's what to know.
Ginger root on a table

Add a kick to your cooking: How to plant and grow your own ginger

Feel like your garden and your meals might be missing something? Here's how to plant and grow your own ginger for that extra kick in your recipes.
Herbs in nursery pots on a table with a watering can, gloves, and gardening tools

Not sure what growing zone you’re in? This is how to find out

Knowing what USDA hardiness zone you live in is important if you want to grow perennials outdoors. If you're confused about the zones, this guide is for you.
A small pot with a tiny house plant and succulents

Add whimsy and magic to your yard with these lovely fairy garden ideas

Fairy gardens are a fun way to express yourself creatively in your garden. If you need some help getting started, here are some tips to inspire you!