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5 Tried-and-True Tips for Storing Seeds

Save those seeds! Our volunteer field editors share their proven tips for storing garden seeds for the next growing season.

Should You Provide Drinking Water for Bees?

You're probably already providing a bird bath for your feathered friends, but did you know you can provide water for...


Calla Lily Care and Growing Tips

Enjoy the elegant grace of calla lily blooms in your garden, and learn how to keep them flowering season after...


Stop the Tomato Hornworm From Damaging Your Tomatoes

They turn into beautiful moths, but tomato hornworm caterpillars are pests in the veggie garden.


27 Beautiful Bee Pictures We Can’t Stop Buzzing About

Birds and butterflies aren't the only beautiful backyard visitors. These pretty bee pictures will give you a new appreciation for...

Incredible Edible Shrubs for Your Landscape

Shrubs you can snack on? Yes! These edible shrubs look good in a landscape and provide a tasty treat for...


Snapdragon vs Angelonia: How to Tell the Difference

Snapdragon and angelonia blooms may look similar, but one is a better pick for gardeners in warm climates. Choose your...

The Ultimate Guide to Growing Coral Bells (Heuchera)

Coral bells deliver long-lasting garden color while feeding pollinators. Discover expert tips and the prettiest Heuchera varieties to grow.


Bottlebrush Buckeye Care and Growing Tips

There's many reasons to add bottlebrush buckeye to your yard. This full, stunning shrub is suited to shady sites and...


Korean Spice Viburnum Care and Growing Tips

Korean spice viburnum flowers pack a cinnamon-scented punch. Learn more about this low-maintenance deciduous shrub.


Top 10 Perennial Flowers for Shade

Shadows won’t stop these blooms from shining bright in your garden! Here are our top picks for perennial flowers for...

Rain Barrel Basics: How to Get Started

Learn how you can put excess rainwater to good use in your garden or landscaping by containing it in a...


Praying Mantis: Fierce and Fascinating Garden Bugs

Find out what foods a praying mantis will eat and how to attract these beneficial bugs. Plus learn about praying...


7 Go-To Garden Flowers That Butterflies Like

Want to attract butterflies? Try growing these types of flowers that our readers say their butterflies like the most.


Top 10 Plants to Propagate That Grow From Cuttings

Are friends always admiring your flowers? Spread the splendor with a list of the easiest plants to propagate that grow...


Top 10 Pink, Yellow and Orange Flowers That Look Like a Sunset

Enjoy the gorgeous colors of a tropical sunset in your garden anytime with these beautiful pink, yellow and orange flowers.

Yarrow Plant Care and Growing Tips

Get expert growing advice for a flowering yarrow plant, along with tips for dividing, pruning and cutting back yarrow.


Shasta Daisy Plant Care and Growing Tips

These classic, cheerful white blooms are a mainstay in the flower garden. Learn how to grow a Shasta daisy in...


15 Prettiest White Flowering Shrubs to Grow

If you love white flowers, good news! We found white flowering shrubs for every yard. Many of these also produce...


Grow Calibrachoa (Million Bells) in Baskets for Butterflies

Fill containers with calibrachoa flowers, also known as Million Bells or Superbells. Learn why gardeners love growing these "mini petunias."


Blackberry Lily Adds Bold Color to Flower Gardens

The orange spotted blooms of blackberry lily add a welcome splash of color to the flower garden. But this plant...


12 Beautiful Blue Flowers for Every Garden

Yellows, reds, and pinks abound in the plant world, but blue flowers may seem harder to find. Try these lovely...


Sedge (Carex) Plant Growing Guide

Sedges (Carex) are grass-like perennials grown for their foliage. Very versatile, sedge plants can be used in containers or as...


Coreopsis (Tickseed) Flower Care and Growing Tips

For the full-sun gardener, coreopsis is a perfect pick. Learn all about the benefits of adding this brightly colored flower...


How to Grow Potatoes in a Vegetable Garden

If you love eating potatoes, you might be curious about how to grow potatoes in your garden. Learn the best...

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Identify and Get Rid of Poison Ivy, Oak and Sumac

Poison ivy, oak, and sumac can cause major irritation. Learn how to identify these bothersome plants — and how to...


The Ultimate Salvia Plant Growing Guide

Besides it being a pollinator magnet, there are countless reasons to add a salvia plant to your yard. Get expert...


Panicle Hydrangea: The Easiest Hydrangea to Grow

Need a hardier hydrangea for your garden? Try growing a panicle hydrangea — a lower-maintenance, bold-blooming choice.


The Top 10 Coneflower Varieties to Grow

With dozens of new coneflower varieties on the market and at garden centers, learn how to pick the best plants...


Meet the Gorgeous Great Spangled Fritillary Butterfly

Learn to identify a great spangled fritillary. Look for glints of silver on large orange wings to identify these butterflies...


See What a Sphinx Moth Caterpillar and Pupa Looks Like

Here's how to identify sphinx moth caterpillars and sphinx moth pupa in your garden. Learn what to look for in...