Ornamental Gardening
What Are Native Roses, and Where Are Roses Actually Native To?
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
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 tips, care basics, dividing, overwintering, varieties, and problem-solving for coral bells.
What Makes Old Garden Roses Different from Modern Roses?
Planting, growing, dividing, harvesting, and choosing native and wild yarrow for a sustainable garden
Plant gladiolus to enjoy bold blooms and beautiful summer bouquets.
A Complete Guide to Planting, Growing, and Caring for Impatiens in Shade Gardens and Containers
Discover easy tips to spot the difference between red, sugar, and silver maple trees — and avoid confusing them with lookalikes like boxelders!
Attract hummingbirds with these vibrant, nectar-rich flowers.
Planting, Growing, and Caring for Bleeding Hearts
A low-growing perennial with frothy spring flowers and a gentle, spreading habit
Your guide to planting, growing, and caring for shade-loving perennials that brighten up any garden
Big Leaves, Big Personality—Hostas Are the Superstars of the Shade!
Discover Tips for Planting, Maintaining, and Enjoying This Graceful Shade-Loving Grass
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
Discover planting tips, ideal conditions, and why these sky-blue blooms are pollinator favorites.
From tulips to daffodils, discover the best bulbs to plant this fall—plus expert tips to ensure a colorful start to spring.
A roundup of the best perennials for a sunny spot
Everything you need to know about growing pecan trees at home—from choosing the right variety to harvesting your own pecans.
Choosing Evergreens: Pine vs. Fir vs. Arborvitae
Why Winter Sowing Is the Secret to Fragrant, Bloom-Filled Sweet Pea Vines
Bring Tropical Drama Home With This Bold, Leafy Houseplant (and Learn How to Keep It Thriving)
Spice Up a Drab Garden Bed With These Hummingbird Magnets
Drought-tolerant flowers, groundcovers, and more.
Discover how to grow and maintain vibrant trailing lobelia for containers, hanging baskets, and garden edges
Attract Pollinators, Brighten Your Garden, and Enjoy Long-Lasting Blooms
Two for One: Studies Show Mind and Body Benefits
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
The best new garden vegetable and flower seeds of 2025
Add Witch Hazel to Your Garden for Healing and Winter Interest!
Sunflowers that don’t need replanting and attract pollinators
Discover shades of pink, from soft and calming to bright and bold
Meet nine colorful, hardy primrose varieties that thrive in cool weather and shady garden beds
Discover how to plant, grow, and care for flowering maple—also called Chinese lantern or Indian mallow—for nonstop color and charm.
A flower farmer’s guide to the most cheerful, hardy flowers you can start from seed—plus sowing tips and a germination chart
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
A unique, long-blooming, and pollinator-friendly native perennial that brings lasting color
Planting, Growing, and Caring for Bee Balm Flowers
And What Does It All Mean for You as a Gardener?
See a curated list of Hawaii’s tropical flowers
Planting, Growing, and Caring for Snowdrop Flowers
Learn how to grow, care for, and control this cheerful yellow herb that repels pests—and why it’s both helpful and a little wild in the garden.
Annuals and perennials that keep the color going in the garden
Discover stunning winter-flowering plants and shrubs that bloom through the cold months with flowers, berries, and fragrance.
From watering and light needs to post-bloom steps and dormancy tips—learn how to keep your amaryllis healthy and blooming year after year.
Planting, Growing, and Caring for Hyacinths
Tulip Gardening Tips: From Fall Planting to Spring Blooming
Planting, Growing, and Caring for Daffodils
From glossy leaves to bright berries, hollies bring year-round charm—and a touch of holiday magic—to any garden.
Learn expert tips for wrapping trees, mulching shrubs, preventing sunscald, and guarding against winter pests.
Brilliant Red Blooms: Planting, Growing, and Caring for Cardinal Flowers
Planting, Growing, and Caring for Sunflowers
Enjoy Critter-Resistant, Early-Blooming, Shade-Loving Hellebores
Learn how to plant and care for these water-loving perennials that attract butterflies, bees, and songbirds.
Vibrant, Adaptable, and Loved by Butterflies & Bees
Discover how to plant, grow, and harvest lemon trees—whether in your backyard or in a pot by the window.
Learn how to dig up and store tender bulbs so they survive winter and bloom again next year!
Why Viburnum Shrubs Are a Garden Favorite
Mum Care 101: Planting, Blooming, and Overwintering Tips
Bring lasting color and pollinator power to your garden with this easy-care native perennial.
Discover the best magnolia varieties and learn how to plant and care for them.
Discover how to plant, grow, and care for dogwoods—the iconic flowering tree with spring blooms, summer foliage, and vibrant fall berries.