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Asparagus fern

Asparagus fern care guide: Everything you need to know

Asparagus ferns have beautiful, feathery leaves and are easy to grow. Here's everything you need to know about caring for these lovely indoor plants.
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

Caladium plants are beautiful and easy to care for, both indoors and out. Here's what you need to know to keep yours happy and healthy.
Small pine tree

6 stunning types of evergreen trees for your yard

Winter can be a dreary time of year, but evergreens can liven things up. Here are our six favorite types of evergreen trees for you to add to your yard.
A small pumpkin sitting on top of a fence post

This is how many pumpkins per plant you can grow

Pumpkins are delicious and decorative, but how many can you expect to harvest this season? Here's what to expect when pumpkin harvest season comes around.
Basil plant bathed in sunlight

6 incredible types of basil for your herb garden

Basil is a delicious and versatile herb, but which type is right for you? Here are our six favorite types of basil for you to try growing this year.
Pink cyclamen in a terracotta pot

How to plant and care for cyclamen, a petite perennial

Cyclamen are beautiful flowers that love cool weather and bloom in fall and winter. Here's what you need to know to grow and care for it.
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.
Manicured lawn with flower beds beneath shade trees

5 essential spring lawn care tips you need to know

Preparing your lawn for the spring growing season doesn't have to be difficult. Here are five spring lawn care tips to help you ensure your greass thrives.
shady lawn with shrub border

What you need to know about plug aerating

Plug aerating your lawn can be an important step in keeping it healthy. Here's everything you need to know about the system.
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 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.
A potted pink and green aglaonema plant

How to care for aglaonema, a popular, stunning indoor plant

Aglaonema plants are beautiful and easy to grow. If you want to bring one home with you, here's what you need to know to keep it happy and healthy.
Hands scooping soil out of a flower pot

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.
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 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.
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.
An orchid potted indoors

These 5 types of orchids make amazing houseplants

Orchids are unique flowers that come in many colors, sizes, and shapes. Which is right for you? Here are our five favorite types of orchids to get your started.
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.
Man pruning a tree with clippers

The best tree pruners you should make room for in your toolshed

There are a lot of varieties of tree pruners. These are the ones we think you should start clearing some toolshed space for.
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!
A deer in a field of purple flowers

5 incredible deer-resistant flowers you need to know about

Deer are lovely and important, but that doesn't mean you want them to eat your flowers. That's not a problem with these deer-resistant flowers.
Creeping Jenny

Creeping Jenny: A care guide for this fast-growing plant

Creeping Jenny is a beautiful fast-growing perennial perfect for containers or outdoor gardens. Here's what you need to know about caring for it.
Dark coffee grounds in a silver measuring scoop

What plants like coffee grounds? When to use them in your garden

Coffee grounds can offer several benefits to our garden, but not every plant enjoys them. Here's your guide to what plants like coffee grounds and which don't.
A patch of crabgrass

How to kill crabgrass for good

Is crabgrass spreading through your lawn, but you aren't sure how to get rid of it? This guide on how to kill crabgrass has all the answers you need.
A mix of colorful wildflowers

These are our favorite types of wildflowers

Wildflowers are gorgeous and easy to grow. Here are six of our favorite types of wildflowers to help jumpstart your wildflower collection.
Garlic bulbs and cloves on a table

This is when to harvest garlic

Garlic is a delicious plant to have in your garden, but when is it ready to harvest? Here's what you need to know about garlic harvest season.
Red spider lily flowers

How to care for red spider lily, a stunning end-of-summer bloom

Red spider lily flowers make a gorgeous and unique addition to any home. If you want to add them to your garden, here's what you need to know.