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Grass with dew on it

How often should you water your grass seeds? Here’s what we know

Growing grass from seed can be challenging — don't blow it by watering incorrectly.
A black walnut tree in the afternoon sun

14 incredible morning shade plants that will thrive in your shady garden

Not all plants do great in full sun in the morning. Here are the best morning shade plants to add to your garden.
Manicured Bermuda lawn

Bermuda grass: How to keep it from taking over your lawn

What is Bermuda grass and how is it hurting your lawn? We break it down in this simple guide.
Hanging pothos plant

Turn your pothos plant into a hydroponic oasis

Propagating a pothos plant couldn't be easier. Here's how to get started.
Hackberry tree with hackberries at various stages of ripening

How to grow hackberry trees, a native tree with unique and tasty berries

Add hackberry trees to your fruit and vegetable garden for delicious crunchy fruit in the fall. Here's how.
Purple iris flowers

Your complete guide to planting and growing beautiful irises this summer

Irises are beautiful flowers that you can easily grow in the summer. Here's what you need to know about caring for them.
Three garlic bulbs with some garlic cloves next to them

How to plant garlic: A versatile vegetable with a ton of uses

Did you know garlic has health, household, and medicinal benefits? Learn how to plant garlic so you can have this versatile vegetable on hand all year long.
Pittosporum shrub with variegated leaves and white flowers

If you’re in need of a durable flowering shrub, then consider growing pittosporum! Here’s your care guide

Pittosporum is an easy-to-grow flowering shrub that's perfect for containers and garden borders. Use this care guide to start growing your own.
A cluster of stargazer lily flowers

Stargazer lilies are excellent warm-weather flowers – how to grow them for stunning blooms all summer long

Add stargazer lilies to your home or garden for stunning flowers this summer. This simple care guide will tell you how.
Purple periwinkle (Vinca minor) flowers

Should you be using Vinca minor as a ground cover in your lawn? This is what you need to know

Vinca minor can offer a lot of charm as a ground cover, but it has drawbacks as well. Here's how to decide if it's right for you.
Ripe loquats on a loquat tree

Loquat trees provide flowers, fruit, and even herbal tea! Here’s what you need to know about growing these useful plants

Loquat trees provide delicious fruit, beautiful flowers, and even herbal tea. Here's how to grow one and make use of all it can offer.
Light purple angelonia flowers

Angelonia is excellent for containers, borders, and more – how to grow this beautiful and sweet-smelling flower

Angelonia is a great choice for garden borders and containers. This is how to grow your own.
Orange crocosmia flowers

How to care for crocosmia – get stunning red and orange flowers all summer long

Crocosmia flowers can fill your home or garden with bright orange and red blooms. This is what to know about growing them.
Pink muhly grass

Ornamental grasses add texture and color to your garden – how to grow these 6 different varieties

These are the best ornamental grasses to plant in your garden to add color, interest, and definition to your yard.
Quaking aspen trees

Quaking aspens are tall, beautiful, and easier to care for than you might expect

Looking for a gorgeous native tree to add to your yard? Quaking aspens might be just what you need!
Tall purple liatris (blazing star) with butterflies

Blazing stars will fill your summer garden with color: A liatris care guide

Liatris is a great addition to summer flower gardens. Here's how to get started growing your own.
White hellebore flowers

The delicate lenten rose has some unusual and delightful varieties – here are our favorites

Looking for a new lenten rose variety to bring home? Why not try one of these five?
Hydrangeas with blue flowers

Take advantage of hydrangeas’ color-changing quirk – how to get beautiful blue hydrangeas

Turn your hydrangeas blue by making your soil more acidic. Not sure how? Start here.
A black and blue butterfly on a Texas sage shrub

Texas sage: This colorful shrub can withstand almost anything

Texas sage is resilient and beautiful. This is how to grow it yourself.
Brown dog on a bed of roses

From gerbera daisies to roses, here are dog-friendly flowers to grow in your summer garden

Dogs can be curious creatures, so make sure to only grow pup-friendly flowers wherever your dogs play. Here are some pet-safe flowers.
Light orange kalanchoe blossfeldiana flowers

Could Kalanchoe blossfeldiana be the perfect addition to your outdoor succulent garden? Here’s how to grow it

Kalanchoe blossfeldiana is a stunning and popular houseplant, but did you know it can grow outdoors? Here's what you need to know.
Purple allium blooms

Your guide to growing the gorgeous ornamental allium flower – yes, it’s related to onions

Ornamental alliums repel pests and add structure to a garden — here's your guide on how to care for them.
A ripe loofah gourd on a vine

Loofah plants are unique and interesting vegetables – here’s how to add them to your garden

Looking for something unique to add to your summer vegetable garden? Try growing loofahs!
Pink verbena flowers

Don’t be fooled by it’s silly name! Turkey tangle frogfruit might be the perfect ground cover for your lawn

Phyla nodiflora, also known as turkey tangle frogfruit, is a great alternative to grass lawns. Here's what you need to know to grow it.
Watermelon peperomia

From baby rubber plants to watermelon peperomia, add these peperomia varieties to your low-maintenance plant collection

Peperomias are some of the most striking plants available to plant novices — here are the best varieties out there.
Kniphofia torch lilies in a field

How to care for the red hot poker: Add this exotic-looking plant to your garden

Grow this unique and exotic-looking plant in your garden by following these tips.
A cluster of ripened tomatoes

Summer is approaching: Time to plant tomatoes for your favorite meals

These are the top tips for planting and growing delicious tomatoes in your garden.
Indoor lemon tree in yellow pot

How to grow a Meyer lemon tree indoors

Want to have lemons on hand whenever you need them? We'll walk you through the benefits of Meyer lemon trees and how to grow them indoors.
Fuzzy kiwi fruits

These are the best climate zones to grow delicious kiwis

If you want to grow delicious kiwis, these are the best climate zones to do so in.
Hummingbird feeding on beardtongue flower

Turn your garden into a hummingbird oasis

Add a little life to your garden by taking a few simple, affordable steps that will attract hummingbirds throughout the spring and summer
Gray green Agave americana

Everything you need to know about caring for the fascinating, hardy century plant

Although intimidating in looks, the century plant, or Agave americana, is easy to care for. Here's what you need to know.
Green garden cart with basket on the side full of fruit

Your guide to choosing a garden cart for all your yard projects

Gardening can be a lot of manual labor. With a garden cart, you can minimize physical strain and be more efficient.
A tulip field with many colors of tulips

Are your tulip bulbs not sprouting after winter? This is what the problem might be and how to fix it

If your tulips aren't growing after a rough winter, here's what to do to jumpstart their growth.
Bundles of cinnamon sticks tied together

How to grow a cinnamon tree for delightful homemade cinnamon sticks

Cinnamon trees are beautiful and delicious. Follow these steps to grow your own.
Several older bird chicks in a nest

What should you actually do if you find a baby bird on the ground in your garden?

If birds are nesting in your yard, you might find a baby bird on the ground. This is what you should do to help it.