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Phone with plants

Looking for the best plant care app for your collection? Here are our favorites

Identifying plants and caring for them can be tricky, so try the best plant care apps to keep your collection healthy.
Organic green sugar snap peas

This is how to know when to harvest your peas for maximum flavor and crispiness

When should you harvest peas for the best flavor? Here's how to get the timing right.
Herbs in Mason jars

This DIY Mason jar herb garden is the perfect weekend project

Grab a few Mason jars and get planting with our easy-to-follow guide.
Dill herb

The 6 best dill companion plants to grow in your garden

In this guide, we go over the six best companion plants to grow alongside your dill as well as what not to plant next to it.
A large potted cactus

How to fix an overwatered cactus so it comes back better than ever

Have you been overwatering your cactus? Here are important tips on how to save it from dying.
Peaches in a container

These are the best zone 9 fruit trees we’ve found

Live in zone 9? Here are the best fruit trees we've found for your garden and tips on how to successfully grow them.
Coral Knock Out roses

6 amazing companion plants for Knock Out roses (and 3 you should skip)

Here are the flowers, vegetables, and shrubs that you should — and shouldn't — plant with Knock Out roses.
Jasmine flowers

Jasmine plant care made easy: How to grow and maintain these beautiful, fragrant plants

Jasmine plants are a lovely and aromatic addition to every garden. Here's how to help them grow their best.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 field of lavender flowers

Focus on color: The most vibrantly purple plants to add to your garden this season

This month's focus on color is all about the most vibrant purple plants to add to your garden.
Pink ranunculus flowers

How to grow ranunculus flowers for fresh-cut blooms this spring

Ranunculus flowers can be tricky to grow, but their lovely blooms make caring for them worth your time. Here's how to grow them.
Person planting into landscape fabric

What is landscape fabric, and why would you need it in your garden?

Landscape fabric has both pros and cons — here's what you need to know about using it for your garden and yard.
A patch of calendula flowers

Impatient in the garden? Check out these fast-growing flowers to start from seed this spring

Growing flowers from seed can be a slow process, but there are beautiful, fast-growing flowers that you can grow in no time.
Easter tulips

9 attractive Easter flowers to liven up your home for the holiday

These gorgeous flowers will add a colorful touch to your home for Easter.
Pink geraniums in hanging basket

How to choose the perfect flower pots for a beautiful outdoor spring garden

Finding the right flower containers can elevate your space and help your blooms thrive. Here's how to pick the right ones.
Pink dahlia

How to plant dahlia flowers this spring for showy, lush growing season blooms

Dahlias are beautiful blooms that can be a bit tricky to care for. Here's what you need to know about growing them.
Amaryllis flower close-up

Start planning for your spring garden with these beautiful amaryllis flower varieties

Amaryllis flowers make for great spring blooms. Here are our favorite varieties for growing season gardens.
White hellebores

How – and where – to plant hellebores in your garden for lush, long-lasting blooms

Hellebores are easy-going flowers that can bloom in cold environments — here's what to know about caring for them.
Hummingbird feeding on fuchsia

Vibrant and beautiful hummingbird flowers to incorporate into your spring garden

Hummingbirds can brighten up a garden and be excellent pollinators — here are seven flowers that they will love.
Garden boxes with legs

What types of plants can you grow from garden boxes? You’ll be surprised with all your options!

Here's everything you need to know about choosing a garden box and setting one up in your home landscape.
Raised garden beds

Why do gardeners use raised beds? Here are reasons why you should grow crops and flowers in raised gardens

Instead of growing your plants in the ground or in small containers, try a raised bed as a practical alternative.
Lavender flowers clustered together

Infuse a fresh fragrance into your garden with these lavender plants

There are many different types of lavender plants — here are the top flowers you should know about.
Lily of the valley in grass

A complete care guide to growing whimsical lily of the valley in your spring garden

Here's how to grow sweetly scented lily of the valley flowers to add a bit of charm and flair to your home garden.
Red and green strawberries on vines

How to start and grow strawberries for fresh, delicious results

Growing strawberries can be tricky, but we've compiled this guide to help you get started on yielding a sweet harvest.
Person holding string of pearls

Everything you need to know about trailing succulents care for lush, thick growth

Trailing succulent plants can be tricky, but here's how to give them the right care for lush, healthy growth.
Pathway made of flagstone rocks

Everything you need to know about choosing the best rocks for landscaping

If you want to incorporate rocks into your garden landscape, here are the main types of landscaping rocks you should know about.
Monsteras in planters

Stunning Monstera plants that you should add to your indoor plant collection

Besides the Monstera deliciosa, the Monstera genus is a diverse genus with a wide range of species. Here are our favorites.
Miniature roses

Your guide to miniature rose care for a beautiful spring garden

What you need to know about growing and caring for miniature roses, whether you keep them indoors or outdoors.
Potted marigolds

Focus on color: Bring some sunshine to your garden with these orange plants

This month, we're highlighting some striking orange plants to add to your garden.
Border garden planted with drought-tolerant flowers

6 tips you should keep in mind when building your own drought-tolerant garden

Here are some helpful tips on building your own eco-friendly, drought-tolerant garden.