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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.
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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...
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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...
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Stop the Tomato Hornworm From Damaging Your Tomatoes
They turn into beautiful moths, but tomato hornworm caterpillars are pests in the veggie garden.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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...
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Korean Spice Viburnum Care and Growing Tips
Korean spice viburnum flowers pack a cinnamon-scented punch. Learn more about this low-maintenance deciduous shrub.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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."
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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...