Ornamental Gardening

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

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

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

List of flowering branches of spring-blooming trees and shrubs

A Guide to the Surprise Lily’s Stunning Late Blooms

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.

Learn how to kill stubborn tree stumps naturally

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

Discover Wonderful White Flower Names—With Pictures!

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

Turn Up the Color with Caladiums!

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

Planting, growing, and caring for Japanese Pachysandra

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.

Planting, Growing, and Caring for Zinnia Flowers

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

Spring-planted bulbs that flower in summer and fall

Go Vertical With Flowering Vines!

Overwintering Perennial Lavender Indoors and Outdoors

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)

Planting, Growing, and Pruning Gardenias

Planting and Caring for Rose Plants

Roses Don’t Have to Be Hard to Grow

Plants With Purple Flowers for the Garden

Spice Up a Drab Garden Bed With These Hummingbird Magnets

Drought-tolerant flowers, groundcovers, and more.

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

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

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

The best new garden vegetable and flower seeds of 2025

Low-Maintenance Plants That Return Year After Year

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

Discover Cheerful Yellow Flower Names—With Pictures!

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

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

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?

Discover Beautiful Blue Flower Names—With Pictures!

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.

It's Not Too Late to Plant Tulips!

Tulip Gardening Tips: From Fall Planting to Spring Blooming

Learn how to plant, grow, and care for ranunculus.

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

Planting, Growing, and Caring for Lilies

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

What do I do with my dahlia tubers in the spring?

Planting, Growing, and Caring for Sunflowers

Varieties of Pansies

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!

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.