Can Growing Basil In Your Garden Keep Chiggers Away? Here's What We Know
Gardeners often plant certain herbs hoping they'll help keep pests away. But when it comes to chiggers, one popular garden favorite may not work as expected.
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12 Common Backyard Spots To Avoid Planting Hydrangeas
Hydrangeas offer beautiful blooms, and they're pretty tough plants. But, to get those stunning blooms, there are a few places to avoid planting them.
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The Juicy Berry Tree You Can Grow In Pots For Delicious Homegrown Fruit
Growing fruit in containers is more viable than many gardeners think. One unique berry tree adapts well to pots and can reward you with sweet summer harvests.
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Topdressing Essentials You Need To Refresh Potted Plants
Topdressing your potted plants that need a refresh but don't need to be completely repotted saves time, money, and stress on your plants. Here's how to do it.
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Martha Stewart Shares 12 Of Her Secrets To Thriving Indoor Plants
Every gardener (whether indoor or outdoor) could learn a thing or two from Martha Stewart. We rounded up 12 Martha-approved tips for thriving indoor plants.
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The Colorful Cosmos Flowers With Pretty Petals That Looks Great In Cut Arrangements
Cosmos come in loads of colors that are easy to grow, but these cultivars offer more than the most common varieties: blended colors and extra petals.
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20 Water-Loving Plants That Will Thrive In Your Bog Garden
From visually interesting carnivorous curiosities to bright, cheery blooms, there are plenty of water-loving plants ready to thrive in a bog garden.
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The Fast-Growing Tree With Stunning Foliage That Makes A Great Privacy Hedge
If you live in a warm climate, this small but fast-growing tree with lush, leathery foliage can make an excellent and low-maintenance privacy hedge.
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Plant This Stunning Flower In Early Spring To Feed Your Backyard Birds All Summer Long
If you want to attract more birds to your backyard, growing plants that produce seeds they can eat will help. This flowering species provides food and color.
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We're All Guilty Of Holding Our Spider Plants Back: One Error To Avoid
Spider plants are easy to care for and don't mind neglect. But this habit that you might think is helping your houseplant can actually cause fatal harm.
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Skip The Bird Feeder, Attract Orioles With This Sweet Shrub
Spotting an oriole in your garden is a thrilling experience. However, if you want to see them more often, ditch the bird feeder, and plant this bush.
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What To Plant With Coneflowers For A Low-Maintenance Landscape
Love coneflowers but not garden upkeep? There are tons of low-maintenance options to pair with them — from lookalike blooms to ornamental grasses.
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How To Attract Birds Based On What They Eat
Whether you're wanting to attract hummingbirds or robins, here are the foods specific birds are drawn to, be it berries, flowers, or even worms.
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8 Beautiful Blue Sage Plants That'll Fill Your Yard With Hummingbirds
Research shows hummingbirds love red flowers, but they also love anything bright and tubular. Blue-blooming sages are popular food plants for flitting visitors.
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Set Your Coreopsis Flowers Up For Success With An Early Spring Feeding
Tickseeds quickly fill a garden with golden blooms. To get the most color from your patch, you need to add the right kind of fertilizer the right way in spring.
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Can You Put Any Plant In A Hanging Basket? A Gardening Pro Weighs In
Hanging baskets allow you to take full advantage of your space, but can they replace all of your traditional pots? We asked a professional for her take.
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Look No Further Than The Curly Spider Plant For A Unique, Low Maintenance Houseplant
You may already be familiar with the common spider plant, but for another charming variation of this easygoing houseplant, look for the curly spider plant.
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Make Your Garden Patio Look Expensive With An Affordable Planting Solution
If it's time for a patio update -- either because you want privacy or need a refreshed oasis -- there's a simple, budget-friendly planting method that can help.
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How To Turn A Simple Indoor Strawberry Begonia Plant Into A Beautiful Statement Piece
Strawberry begonias aren't strawberries or begonias, but they have similarities. These plants can make a bold statement when grown in the right conditions.
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How To Stop Birds From Eating Flower Buds
If birds keep snacking on your flower buds before they bloom, it’s time to outsmart them. Learn about some clever deterrents that'll help protect your plants.
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The Perfect Berried-Vine To Grow Near A Birdbath
Birds need three things to thrive: food, shelter, and water. Your birdbath has water. A native vine nearby provides food and shelter, bringing in more birds.
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Mushroom Compost: The Unlikely Material That Could Make Your Vegetable Garden Thrive
Mushroom compost is made from spent mushroom farming substrate. It's now widely available, and there are lots of reasons you should use it on your veggie patch.
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13 Types Of Bleeding Heart Plants That Fill Your Garden With Lovely Flowers
Bleeding hearts are a classic choice for perennial gardens. There are plenty of varieties and cultivars to choose from with unexpected shapes and colors.
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Propagate Your Boston Fern Plant In March For Fuller Growth All Spring Long
Propagating ferns is a simple process, and if you time it correctly, you can guarantee a burst of fresh growth to help fill out your new plants.
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22 Beautiful Companion Plants To Grow With Astilbes For A Stunning Landscape
Astilbes are unique because they produce gorgeous blooms without much sun. These other plants will thrive in similar conditions and complete your beds.
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10 Types Of Cantaloupe You Can Grow In Your Garden For A Delicious Harvest
If you love cantaloupe, you'll be happy to know you can grow it yourself for fresh fruit at home. Here's are some of the common varieties to choose from.
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8 Flowering Hybrid Fruit Trees To Grow In Your Yard To Attract Birds
Hybrid fruit trees are often hardier. They can also produce delicious fruit in more abundance than their parents. That's a boon for birds visiting your yard.
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