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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 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.
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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.
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.
Hydroponically grown vegetables

Start your indoor garden today with any of these kits!

Start your indoor garden today with any of these kits!
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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.
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.
American cranberry branch with many berries in the sun

Do you live in climate zone 2? Here’s what you need to know

Here's a guide to the plants you can grow if you live in climate zone 2.
Person tending to orchids in wooden planter

How to pick the perfect orchid pots for healthy blooms

There are plenty of orchid pots available — here's how to choose (or make) the right one for your plant.
Jade plants

Stunning jade plant types to add to your succulent collection

With so many jade plant varieties to choose from, picking out your favorite can be daunting. Here's a helpful guide.
Bleeding heart flower

Unique and whimsical flowers to add to your collection for a fairy-tale garden landscape this spring

The fairy-tale garden landscape is a charming style that will lend your outdoor space a whimsical and romantic appeal.
Branch of plum blossoms

Celebrate Lunar New Year with these beautiful flowers

If you're looking to attract abundance and luck for Lunar New Year, here are the perfect flowers to buy and grow.
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Your guide to rubber plant care and the best varieties to add to your home

Rubber plants are striking in any home. Here are five to add to your collection for beautiful statement pieces.
Hoya pubicalyx

Easy hoya plants to add to your indoor plant collection

Hoyas are some of the easiest plants to grow in an indoor plant collection. Here's how to care for them.
A person holding a seedling

Climate zone 3 plants that will thrive in cool temperatures

Here's what to know about growing plants if you live in climate zone 3, one of the coldest zones in the nation.
Person planting a tree

Here’s when to plant a new tree to make sure it thrives in its new home

For healthy root growth, here's what you need to know before planting a tree sapling during winter dormancy.
Tomatillo plant

Do you live in climate zone 10? Here’s our guide to choosing the perfect climate zone 10 plants

Here's everything you need to know about choosing and growing plants if you live in warm climate zone 10.
Shoe planter

5 garden upcycling ideas: Creative ways to reuse household items for plant accessories

Buying plant accessories can be expensive, but you can make quite a few pieces by recycling home items you already have.
Red amaryllis with a white center

Your guide to festive holiday flower bulbs this Christmas

If you're thinking about picking up a holiday flower bulb for Christmas, here are some helpful care tips.
Kentucky bluegrass landscape

Keep your yard happy all year with these 5 grasses that grow in the winter

Here are five types of grasses that grow in the winter so your yard can be happy throughout the year.
Sliced sweet potatoes

How to grow sweet potatoes: 6 effective tips to grow these delicious tubers

Get a bountiful harvest of sweet potatoes by following these easy steps.
A happy gardener with gloves

3 simple ways plants can (and should) be incorporated into a slow living routine

Here's everything you need to know about the slow living moment and how gardening can fit into a slow living routine.
Snake plants on a table

Here’s how to take care of your indoor plants for spring

Don't forget your indoor plants this spring with these comprehensive care tips.
Pumpkin on a stick fruit close up

How to make your home spooky with pumpkin on a stick plants

If you're wondering how to grow a pumpkin on a stick plant for a unique autumn houseplant, here's a complete guide.
Purple onion

Growing onions in containers is easier than you think – here’s how to do it

Think you need a big outdoor garden to grow delicious onions? Think again! Here's our guide to growing onions in pots with tasty results.
Growing chives

5 companion plants to keep your chive plants company

When planning out your indoor or outdoor garden, consider these 5 companion plants to grow alongside your chives to help them thrive.
Dill herb

From harvest to the table: Here’s how to grow delicious dill

Here's a complete guide to growing dill, a delicious, tangy herb.