Ornamental Gardening

Discover why spirea is one of the easiest and most reliable flowering shrubs for hedges, borders, and pollinator gardens.

Learn how to choose the best flowering shrubs and trees to plant in spring

Fragrant foliage, winter berries, and low-maintenance native beauty

Low-Maintenance Plants That Return Year After Year

From glossy leaves to bright berries, hollies bring year-round charm—and a touch of holiday magic—to any garden.

Choosing Evergreens: Pine vs. Fir vs. Arborvitae

Your Complete Guide to Planting, Growing, and Caring for Oleanders

Bright, Bold, and Blissfully Easy: Bring Sunshine to Your Garden with Shasta Daisies!

Fragrant, colorful climbing flowers that bring cottage-garden charm, pollinators, and long-lasting blooms to trellises, borders, and bouquets.

Learn How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Mountain Laurel Shrubs

So little time, so many different lilies to choose!

Discover the best magnolia varieties and learn how to plant and care for them.

Looking for plants that can handle heat and dry soil? Beat the heat with these options that thrive with minimal watering.

A Guide to Growing This Pollinator-Friendly Native Perennial

Attract Pollinators, Brighten Your Garden, and Enjoy Long-Lasting Blooms

Planting, Growing, and Caring for Bee Balm Flowers

Native tree with spring blooms, edible berries, and fall color

Cold-hardy blooms for garden beds, borders, and containers

What Are Native Roses, and Where Are Roses Actually Native To?

Planting, Growing, and Pruning Eastern Redbuds for a Pop of Springtime Cheer

A Complete Guide to Planting, Growing, and Maintaining Liriope in Sun or Shade

Planting, Growing, and Caring for Catmint

List of flowering branches of spring-blooming trees and shrubs

Tulip Gardening Tips: From Fall Planting to Spring Blooming

Everything you need to know about growing pecan trees at home—from choosing the right variety to harvesting your own pecans.

Vibrant, Adaptable, and Loved by Butterflies & Bees

A unique, long-blooming, and pollinator-friendly native perennial that brings lasting color

Sunflowers that don’t need replanting and attract pollinators

Learn how to plant and care for these water-loving perennials that attract butterflies, bees, and songbirds.

Plants With Purple Flowers for the Garden

What Makes Old Garden Roses Different from Modern Roses?

Daylilies: The Effortless Perennial That Blooms All Season Long!

Including Butterfly Weed (Asclepias tuberosa) and Other Monarch Host Plants

An easy-to-grow flower that blooms from spring to fall, attracts pollinators, and repels pests

Planting tips, care basics, dividing, overwintering, varieties, and problem-solving for coral bells.

These cold-hardy, pollinator-friendly bulbs pop through snow, naturalize beautifully, and bring the first bright colors of spring.

Plant Once, Enjoy Forever: The Best Bulbs for Naturalizing Your Garden

Planting, growing, dividing, harvesting, and choosing native and wild yarrow for a sustainable garden

A Guide to the Surprise Lily’s Stunning Late Blooms

Plant gladiolus to enjoy bold blooms and beautiful summer bouquets.

Attract hummingbirds with these vibrant, nectar-rich flowers.

Discover easy tips to spot the difference between red, sugar, and silver maple trees — and avoid confusing them with lookalikes like boxelders!

Planting, Growing, and Caring for Bleeding Hearts

A Complete Guide to Planting, Growing, and Caring for Impatiens in Shade Gardens and Containers

Learn how to kill stubborn tree stumps naturally

Your guide to planting, growing, and caring for shade-loving perennials that brighten up any garden

Turn Up the Color with Caladiums!

Discover Wonderful White Flower Names—With Pictures!

Discover Tips for Planting, Maintaining, and Enjoying This Graceful Shade-Loving Grass

Big Leaves, Big Personality—Hostas Are the Superstars of the Shade!

Planting, growing, and caring for Japanese Pachysandra

A bright, easy-care perennial that blooms for months and thrives in many gardens

Also known as gayfeather, this native perennial attracts bees, butterflies, and birds

Meet Nigella—an easy, cool-season bloomer with lacy foliage, jewel-toned flowers, and unforgettable seed pods.

Forcing Forsythia: Bring Spring Indoors in 5 Simple Steps

Planting, Growing, and Caring for Zinnia Flowers

Discover planting tips, ideal conditions, and why these sky-blue blooms are pollinator favorites.

Bring Tropical Drama Home With This Bold, Leafy Houseplant (and Learn How to Keep It Thriving)

A roundup of the best perennials for a sunny spot

Overwintering Perennial Lavender Indoors and Outdoors

From tulips to daffodils, discover the best bulbs to plant this fall—plus expert tips to ensure a colorful start to spring.

Planting, Growing, and Pruning Gardenias

Spring-planted bulbs that flower in summer and fall

Go Vertical With Flowering Vines!

Roses Don’t Have to Be Hard to Grow

Planting and Caring for Rose Plants

Spice Up a Drab Garden Bed With These Hummingbird Magnets

What's the point of annual flowers? An annual debate!

Discover how to grow and maintain vibrant trailing lobelia for containers, hanging baskets, and garden edges

Uncover the Meaning of Botanical Names

Two for One: Studies Show Mind and Body Benefits

The 7 Steps of Starting a Flower Garden

Lots of new plants coming our way this year!

A Garden Showstopper With Rose-Like Blooms and Serious Vase Appeal

Gardening with Crystals: Best Stones for Healthy Plants

Planting, Growing, and Caring for Fuchsia Plants

Add Witch Hazel to Your Garden for Healing and Winter Interest!

The best new garden vegetable and flower seeds of 2025

Discover Cheerful Yellow Flower Names—With Pictures!

Meet nine colorful, hardy primrose varieties that thrive in cool weather and shady garden beds

Discover shades of pink, from soft and calming to bright and bold

A flower farmer’s guide to the most cheerful, hardy flowers you can start from seed—plus sowing tips and a germination chart

Discover how to plant, grow, and care for flowering maple—also called Chinese lantern or Indian mallow—for nonstop color and charm.

Two Easy Ways to Start Avocado Trees From Seed

Learn how to care for clivia—also called bush lily—including how to get it to bloom and when to repot.

A Hardy Native Shrub That Supports Wildlife From Spring To Fall

And What Does It All Mean for You as a Gardener?

Discover Beautiful Blue Flower Names—With Pictures!

Planting, Growing, and Caring for Snowdrop Flowers

See a curated list of Hawaii’s tropical flowers