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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.
Lemongrass bundle

Beyond basil and cilantro, add these unique plants to your indoor herb garden

Besides your basic cilantro and basil, consider adding these unique herbs to give your kitchen garden an extra kick.
Succulent in shoes

4 creative ways to arrange succulent plants

There are a wide range of creative ways to display a succulent assortment, whether your planter is a window box or a shoe.
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.
Spider plant on a table

5 easy-care spider plant varieties perfect for any home garden

Spider plants are attractive and easy to care for. Here are some varieties to consider adding to your houseplant collection.
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.
Sprigs of Christmas herbs next to holly and twine

The best Christmas herbs to grow to infuse the Yuletide spirit into your home

The best and easiest-to-grow holiday herbs for infusing your home with yuletide cheer and stepping up your recipes.
Christmas poinsettia

Add holiday cheer to your home with these colorful houseplants

If you're tired of dying Christmas trees, these vibrant plants will bring festive holiday cheer into your home all season long.
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.
Cyclamen

Focus on color: Red plants that will bring a festive vibe to any home or garden

This month's focus on color is all about the best, most festive red plants to add to your garden, indoors or outdoors.
Person pruning a tree

How to properly prune your trees in winter for healthy growth year-round

Properly prune your trees and shrubs this winter by following this guide.
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.
Alocasia frydek

Add style to your space with these trendy alocasia indoor plants

If you're looking to add a trendy alocasia to your houseplant collection, try these stunning varieties.
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.
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.
Fresh bunch of cilantro

How to grow the super-divisive cilantro plant to brighten up your meals

Here's everything you need to know about how to plant, grow, and harvest cilantro for fresh herbs all season long.
African lily flower

These are the best zone 8 plants for your warm, bright climate

Zone 8 plants can include a wide range of greenery. Learn about the best flowers, fruits, and vegetables for zone 8.
Propagate succulent

How to propagate succulents: Simple ways to multiply these easy-care plants

Here are tips on how to propagate succulents to add to your collection and share with fellow plant enthusiasts.
Dracaena marginata

Follow these easy dracaena care tips to keep your plant thriving

How do you pick the right dracaena for you and properly maintain it? Read here for our top dracaena care tips. 
Ear of corn

Can you grow corn indoors? The answer might surprise you

Corn is a big plant that produces big flavor—but can you grow it indoors? Here are the details you need to know.
A hand reaching up to pick a ripe red apple

Do you live in climate zone 6? How to tell if your plants will last

Here's what you need to know about growing plants if you live in climate zone 6.
Purple clematis

Caring for clematis, a beautiful climbing vine for your summer vertical garden

Clematis is a beautiful climbing vine that's a hardy addition to your vertical garden. Learn how to care for it.
Bagworm on a branch

Bagworms can kill your trees – What to know to get rid of them

Save your trees and bushes from bagworms by following this advice.