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Pink cyclamen in a terracotta pot

How to plant and care for the cyclamen, a petite perennial

The cyclamen is a beautiful, petite perennial. Here's how to plant and care for it
A field of lavender flowers

5 imaginative and refreshing ways to use your fresh-smelling lavender

There are so many ways to use the floral lavender from your garden. Here are 5 suggestions
Winter jasminee

Focus on color: yellow plants that will bring sunny cheer to your garden

Add some sunshine to your garden with these bright, yellow plants
Red roses

Easy-to-grow roses that make a beautiful addition to any garden

Beautify your garden with these easy-to-grow roses.
Several potted plants arranged on a table with gardening tools

How to choose the right drought-hardy flowers for your climate

A guide to choosing the right drought-hardy flowers
A group of purple coneflowers

Here’s how to create your own pollinator garden

Pollination gardens are a great way to improve your landscape's ecosystem. Here are some tips for building your own.
dahlias blooming in autumn

If you want a garden that blooms all year-round, plant these flowers

Plant these flowers for a garden with year-round blooms
A shady hydrangea garden

These hydrangea varieties will add color and interest to any garden

Hydrangeas are beautiful and color additions to any garden. Consider adding any of these varieties to yours
Pitcher plant in a garden

Add these unique carnivorous plants to your garden

Add these carnivorous plants to your garden for some fun, interesting variety
Border garden planted with drought-tolerant flowers

Drought-tolerant flowers that will survive any climate

These drought-tolerant flowers will make sure you have blooms in your garden, no matter the weather
pink prickly pear

Focus on color: the best pink plants to add to your garden

Add pink to your garden with these beautiful plants
A close-up of some black-eyed Susan blooms

The perennials with the longest blooming periods, for color all season

Looking for a way to keep your garden colorful all season? Here are the perennials with the longest blooming periods.
A blue passion flower bloom

How to take care of passion flowers for the most beautiful results

Passion flowers are beautiful, unique plants. Here's how to take care of them so they thrive.
Two yellow sunflower blooms surrounded by green leaves

Here’s how I grew sunflowers in my backyard that are as tall as I am

A backyard gardener and a sunflower farmer give us inside knowledge about growing sunflower plants that thrive
Beautiful light purple asters

How to care for asters growing outdoors

Asters are gorgeous, but can require a bit of TLC. Here's how to care for asters growing outdoors.
A honey bee on a flower

4 types of bees your garden should be attracting

Bees are critical to our ecosystem, and your garden can help! Here are four types of bees that are commonly attracted to gardens.
A monarch on a black-eyed susan

Perennial vs. annual flowers: Which are right for your garden?

Perennial and annual plants both have their benefits. Which one is right for you?
A cluster of blue irises

7 outdoor plants that handle the transition from spring to summer effortlessly

These plants love spring and summer weather, just like us!
Globe thistle blooms in garden

10 beautiful drought-tolerant perennials you can plant this summer

These perennials won't die, even in a tough drought.
Containers of germinated seeds

The weird method Redditors are using to germinate seeds

Just when we thought we'd seen all the weird gardening hacks ...
A cluster of passion flower blooms

How to take care of passion flower plants indoors

Care for your beautiful passion flower plants indoors with our helpful guide.
types orange flowers blooms parodia haselbergii

These 6 orange flowers will make your garden pop

Orange flower sure make an eye-catching statement -- these are our favorites
Mom in garden picking apples

Our favorite Mother’s Day garden gift ideas

Is your mom a greenery enthusiast? From decor to plants, check out these last-minute gardening gifts to treat your mom on Mother's Day.
drying hydrangeas sedum flowers dried white and red

Dry these 5 flowers for beautiful displays no matter the season

Drying flowers will ensure they last for years to come. Which ones in your garden could you preserve?
An arrangement of dried flowers in a light gray vase

The best flowers for harvesting, drying, and storing

Learn which flowers dry well and will display beautifully in your home
Flower garden full of annual flowers

How to safely transport delicate outdoor plants from one home to another

Can you transplant your outdoor garden when you move?
Flower garden full of annual flowers

Which flowers can you cross-pollinate for new colors?

Do you have flowers in your garden that you could cross-pollinate?
A shady hydrangea garden

Hydrangea plants can be picky — here’s how to treat each type

Different hydrangeas have different needs -- here's how to care for yours
flower garden

How to work greenery into your flower beds without choking your blooms

Which green plants will look best beside your flowers? Here are our thoughts.
cactus garden

Do cacti fit into your garden? Here’s what to consider

Is a cactus right for your garden? Here's what to consider -- and which type of cactus to choose.
A beautiful red rose bouquet in a wicker basket

Our favorite places to order fresh flowers online

Not all fresh flowers are the same! These are our favorite sites to source from.
nerdy valentines day gifts plant with gift tag jpg

We absolutely love these nerdy Valentine’s Day gifts (and so will they!)

These gifts will delight the plant geek in your life!
salad with nasturtium and pansy flowers

5 gorgeous edible flowers you can grow in the kitchen right now

Edible flowers can be an amazing addition to any kitchen -- here's what to know before you plant
A bush of light pink azaleas

How to grow your own azaleas now for striking spring blooms

Make sure your garden is full of striking spring blooms by growing your own azaleas
Purple blossoms in a field

These 5 outdoor plants bloom early to signal spring has arrived

When spring is coming, early-blooming plants signal that winter is over. We list five plants that bloom early and are gorgeous.