This Fast-Growing Purple Flower Gives Fall Blooms But Could Take Over Gardens
This flower features pretty purple flowers, but it can be aggressive and is invasive in a few states. Here's where to remove it and how to keep it in check.
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The Popular Fall Flower That Is Actually Self-Seeding
Discover which flower's large head contains both male and female parts and will continually provide blooms from summer to fall with little effort.
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The Fragrant Perennial Queen Elizabeth Adored That You Can Easily Grow
If you love pretty perennials that fill your garden with their lovely fresh scent, take a look at one of Queen Elizabeth's favorite blooms that's easy to grow.
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How To Transform Lavender From Your Garden Into Natural Incense
If you have lavender growing in your garden and you want to make your home smell amazing, here's how to make your very own natural incense sticks.
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The Fast-Spreading Invasive Plant You Don't Want To Find Growing In Your Yard
That spiky, whimsical-looking plant in your yard isn’t as harmless as it seems. Left unchecked, it can spread aggressively and create bigger problems over time.
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The Colorful Full-Sun Succulent That Thrives When You Deadhead It
Succulents are more known for their low maintenance than their showy petals, but this pretty succulent will benefit from some extra care after it blooms.
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Are Ants As Beneficial To Peonies As Some Say? Not Really
Have you heard the idea that ants are required to help tight, peony buds open and bloom? Read on to find out why gardeners say this is a myth.
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The Only Type Of Bulbs You Should Soak Before Planting (& Why It Matters)
While soaking bulbs is not recommended for most species, there are a couple of bulbs you do need to soak before you plant them in the garden.
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The Best Time Of Year To Plant Perennial Catmint In The Garden
Perennial catmint has many benefits for the garden: it's hardy, looks pretty, attracts pollinators, and smells nice. Know when to plant it for best success.
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Pruning Vs. Deadheading Hibiscus: The Difference And Which Is Best To Do When
Did you know that there's a distinct difference between pruning and simply deadheading when it comes to caring your tropical hibiscus shrubs?
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The Colorful Self-Seeding Fall Flower That Will Regrow By Itself In The Spring
If you're looking for a way to invite beautiful blooms all summer and into early fall, look no further than this low-maintenance flower that self-seeds.
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The Best Way To Harvest Seeds From Your Sunflower Plant
Whether you're harvesting sunflower seeds for a tasty snack or saving them to plant next year, you'll need to do it properly to ensure success.
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Why You May Love Lilies Of The Valley In Your Living Room (But Be Aware Of This Big Drawback)
Lilies of the valley are delicate, bell-shaped flowers with a heavenly scent. But you should think twice before bringing them into a home with children or pets.
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The Fast-Growing Shrub With Stunning Color In The Fall That Birds & Pollinators Love
This fast-growing shrub features white flowers and green leaves that turn to shades of red, yellow, and orange in the fall for a beautiful display.
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Plant One Fast-Growing Flower In Early Fall To Instantly Beautify Your Garden Beds
Spring and summer are peak seasons for most florals, but this popular flower will sprout quickly and provide color until the first frost in fall.
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14 Things To Do In Your Yard & Garden That Help Hummingbirds Survive Fall Migration
When summer ends, hummingbirds migrate and need both food and shelter to survive their journey. Here's how to make your garden a safe haven for them.
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18 Beautiful Flowering Plants That Are Considered Invasive Species
The flowers are beautiful, but don't be tempted to grow these invasive, noxious weeds that can harm native species and ecosystems, and be ultra-hard to control.
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The Low-Maintenance Perennial That'll Thrive In Shady Areas Where Other Plants Won't
Finding interesting plants for those shady spots can be challenging, but there's one low-care perennial with beautiful flowers that you might want to consider.
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The Colorful Perennial You Can Plant Now For A Fall & Spring Full Of Stunning Blooms
This perennial's tubular flowers will fill your yard with warm fall colors if you plant it now. Come spring, the blooms will return to grace your yard.
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25 Garden Shrubs That Flower And Bloom In The Fall
Are you sad at the sight of fading blooms at the end of summer? Plant any of these flowering shrubs, and you'll keep your yard colorful well into fall.
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Hummingbirds Will Keep Coming Back For More When You Plant These Two Flowers Together
These two flowers work in tandem to draw hummingbirds to your yard from late winter all the way through summer with staggered blooms they'll love.
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12 Flowers You Should Never Plant In Clay Soil
Clay soil can be challenging for some plants because it suffers from poor drainage and an increased chance of waterlogging, so these flowers should be avoided.
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The Popular Fertilizer You Need To Avoid (And What Kind Your Garden Needs Instead)
Not every fertilizer is good for your plants. The wrong combination of minerals actually causes nutrient deficiencies and blocks healthy symbiotic relationships.
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15 Perennial Plants You Should Be Pruning In The Fall
To prune in spring, summer or fall -- that is the question. Luckily, we have some answers for you because these perennials need to be pruned in autumn.
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Right Now Is The Perfect Time To Dry Hydrangeas: Here's How To Do It
Hydrangeas tend to have the best results from drying when cut in the late summer or fall. Here's why and how to complete the process.
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Add Texture To Warm-Climate Gardens With A Unique Flowering Vine
Finding warm-climate vines that check all the boxes is tough. This climber offers privacy and texture with leathery leaves, multicolored flowers, and odd fruit.
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The Easy-To-Grow Ground Cover That'll Fill Your Yard With Stunning Sky-Blue Blooms
This easy-to-grow ground cover has a couple of quirks you'll want to be aware of so you can enjoy its beautiful blue blooms all summer long.
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