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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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Are you starting a pollinator garden? Plant this low-effort self-seeding native wildflower to provide hungry birds and insects with abundant pollen and nectar.
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Ensuring your plants get the right amount of water is a challenging task, and lugging around a watering can is hard work. Here are some hands-off alternatives.
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Haven't started on your spring flower garden? Let our professional gardener help you figure out what to grow with these ten flowers that thrive in containers.
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The old money look gives your home a quiet elegance. Specific plantings along your driveway help achieve that look in your landscaping to welcome guests.
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Hot afternoon sun can make gardening tricky, but some plants thrive in these conditions and turn west-facing yards into colorful, productive spaces.
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It can sometimes be difficult to discern what's exactly wrong with your plants, but if you're noticing small white bumps on the leaves, this may be the culprit.
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Container gardens can feel limiting, especially if you battle pests and diseases or you want big blooms. This carefully selected hybrid could be the answer.
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This ultra-cute, durable bird feeder doubles as a charming hanger for your flower baskets — sturdy enough for birds, pretty enough for blooms!
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There's a fine line between plants that are easy to grow versus borderline invasive. If you live in a warm Zone, think twice before planting this flower.
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Edible gardening is fun and useful, and Marta Stewart has the tips, on everything from when to use stakes to companion planting, to ensure yours is successful.
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Some garden daisies produce far bigger blooms than the classic varieties, turning ordinary flower beds into bright focal points that last through summer.
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Bright veins and vibrant foliage make this perennial herb a standout in container gardens, adding color and fresh flavor to small growing spaces.
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Coffee grounds are widely considered beneficial for the garden, from pest control to fertilizer. However, seedlings can be negatively impacted by fresh grounds.
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Once you've opened a bag of potting mix, it makes sense that it will lose efficacy if not used right away. But how long is too long left opened and unused?
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One material was used constantly for homes in the 1970s, and it's now being applied to gardens more than ever. Here's how to get the trendy look in your space.
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If you want to see more hummingbirds in your yard or garden, try planting these hummingbird-favorite shrubs that bloom throughout spring and summer.
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While roses are a garden classic for a reason, they have some major drawbacks. For a more low-maintenance experience, try growing these similar flowers.
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Believe it or not, you don't have to plant garlic in the ground to be rewarded with a handsome harvest. Learn to grow garlic in containers, indoors or outdoors.
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