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White blooming flower (Iberis sempervirens) seen in early spring

How to Grow and Care for Candytuft (Iberis sempervirens)

Planting and Care Tips for Candytuft

Kalanchoe daigremontiana (Mother of Thousands)

How to Grow and Propagate Mother of Thousands: The Succulent That Keeps on Giving

This easy-care kalanchoe grows baby plants along its leaves—learn how to care for, contain, and share this prolific succulent.

Lavender plant close up in a field against a blue sky background.

How to Grow Lavender: Planting, Care, and Uses for This Fragrant Herb

Plant, grow, and harvest lavender in your garden, plus tips on edible varieties, propagation, and creative ways to use this aromatic herb.

Sedum morganianum (donkey tail or burro's tail)

Burro’s Tail Plant Care: How to Grow Donkey’s Tail Succulents

Easy tips for planting, watering, and keeping this trailing succulent happy

A close-up of a delicate white fairy fan flower with soft green leaves. The flowers have pure white petals with a subtle gradient of light yellow towards the centre.

Scaevola Success: Complete Guide to Growing Fan Flowers

Learn How to Grow and Care for Scaevola, The Stunning Fan Flower

purple delphinium flowers in a cottage garden

How to Grow Delphiniums: The Complete Delphinium Flower Guide

Planting, Growing, and Caring for Delphinium

Salad burnet (Sanguisorba minor) in the garden.

Salad Burnet Plant: An Herb Worth Growing!

How to Plant, Grow, and Harvest Salad Burnet (Sanguisorba Minor​)

How to Grow Sweet Peas: The Complete Sweet Pea Flower Guide

Planting, Growing, and Caring for Sweet Peas