Ditch The Landscape Fabric For A Better, Natural Solution
Landscaping fabric might be good to snuff out weeds, but they can also cause a lot of environmental problems in your garden. This natural alternative is better.
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The Best Way To Prune Hydrangea Plants Suffering From Winter Damage
Some hydrangeas are prone to damage during cold winters. Don't pull them out! With the right timing and approach, you can revive injured shrubs with pruning.
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The Award-Winning Perennial That Grows Effortlessly In Containers With Zero Fuss
For a drought-tolerant, easy-to-maintain pop of color that will look great in a container garden, consider growing this blue-tinged ornamental grass.
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The Fruit Tree Martha Stewart Loved So Much She Moved It From House To House
Martha Stewart grows lots of fruit trees in her lush, expansive gardens, and there's one type of tree that she even brought with her when relocating.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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The Sweet Fruit Tree That Nectar-Drinking Birds Will Love In The Spring
This fruit tree blooms for two to three weeks in spring and will attract plenty of birds that love nectar, whether they're local or migrating.
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The Fall-Bearing Fruit Bush You Should Be Pruning Before Winter Is Over
Knowing when to prune fruit bushes can be challenging. Doing it at the wrong time of year may mean the difference between a pitiful harvest and a bountiful one.
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9 Shallow-Rooted Trees That Can Damage The Pipes In Your Yard
The roots of that big tree in your yard may be infiltrating your underground plumbing right now. If the species is shallow-rooted, it's even more likely.
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How To Grow A Clove Tree Indoors For A Fragrant & Flavorful Harvest
You need to care for your indoor clove tree to ensure flavor and fragrance. This means getting everything from planting to fertilizing to watering just right.
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Attract Beautiful Spring Bud-Eating Birds By Planting These Trees
Before they provide summertime benefits like shade, these trees will attract an array of colorful birds to your yard by offering the buds they like to eat.
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The Easy-To-Grow Shrub With Evergreen Foliage That's Perfect For Your Border Garden
This shrub is native to the woodland areas of Japan, Taiwan, and Korea. It works great as a border or privacy shrub and is easy to maintain.
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The Pest-Resistant Plant With Stunning Color That Makes The Perfect Driveway Border
Driveway border plants need to make a good first impression, and this variegated evergreen is perfect for bringing some subtle color to your outdoor space.
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The Classic Shrub With Colorful, Rose-Like Blooms That Thrives In Sunny Gardens
Looking for a lower-maintenance version of a rose bush for sunny spots in your yard? We have just the suggestion for a beautiful alternative.
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The Beautiful 'Once-Blooming' Rose Variety To Plant For Vibrant Color
There are so many roses to choose from. Once-blooming roses like this old-world French cultivar reward you with a brief but highly anticipated burst of color.
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15 Shrubs That Can Handle Your Wet Garden Soil
If your yard is known for standing water and occasional draining problems, you're limited in what you can plant. Thankfully these shrubs do well in those spots.
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You've Been Warned: This Sweet-Smelling Vine Can Take Over Your Whole Yard
This vine is beautiful, but can be extremely invasive and out-compete the other plants in your garden. Here's what to do if you find it in your yard.
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What Not To Do When Landscaping Garden Beds
Landscaping can add beauty and value to your home, but you can't just dive in without knowing what mistakes to avoid. Our master gardener has some advice.
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The Ancient Method That Turns Your Walled Garden Into A Functional Work Of Art
If you'd like to mold your plant life into beautiful, unique shapes, then employ this gardening method that has been in use for thousands of years.
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How To Fertilize Roses In Late Winter For Bigger Spring Blooms
As winter nears its end, your rose bushes are preparing for a huge seasonal energy surge and can use some help. Here's how to fertilize them.
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10 Dwarf Plum Trees That Can Thrive When Grown In Pots
From super sweet varieties to those with amazingly beautiful blooms, these dwarf plum trees show you can grow a fruitful harvest right in a pot.
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