
The Ultimate Guide to Planting Spring Bulbs
Get expert advice on planting spring bulbs, including how to choose the best bulbs, and when and how to plant...

How to Find the First and Last Frost Dates
Frost Dates are the bookends for your vegetable garden and annual flowerbeds. Mark the dates on your calendar, then plan...

Why Is There Mold on My Houseplant Soil and How Do I Fix It?
White, fuzzy growths can appear at the base of your plant seemingly overnight. Salvage your houseplant and prevent moldy soil...

The Ultimate Guide to Growing Dahlias
With a little know-how, growing dahlias is an easy way to bring color to your flower garden. See why these...

5 Essential Steps for Tree Planting Success
Planting a tree may be easier than you think. Just follow these digging, watering and planting tips to ensure your...

This is Why You Should Not Plant Mums in Fall
Mums are a popular choice for colorful fall flowers, but the best season to plant them may surprise you.

Overwinter Non-Hardy Bulbs and Tropical Plants
Follow these tips to save tropicals and non-hardy bulbs, including caladiums, calla lilies, dahlias, gladiolus and begonias, from winter cold.

How to Care for Hydrangeas: 7 Things You Need to Know
Here's a closer look at how to care for hydrangeas, including tips on where and how to plant them.

‘Citrus Splash’ Is the Gorgeous Multicolored Rose You Need in Your Garden
The 'Citrus Splash' rose brings the garden to life with splashes of vivid orange and yellow on the abundant blooms....

Meet the Colorful Moths You Can See During Daytime
Learn more about the bright, colorful moths you can see in your backyard any time of day.

How to Identify and Attract a Pearl Crescent Butterfly
See what a pearl crescent butterfly and caterpillar looks like, and learn which flowers will attract them to your garden.

9 Fun Fall Outdoor Container Ideas
When summer fades and cooler temperatures prevail, it's time to jazz up your outdoor living space with fresh fall decor....

11 Mistakes You May Be Making with Fresh Basil
Fresh basil is one of the most beloved herbs for good reason—it's easy to grow and makes an amazing addition...

The ‘Wee Bit Giddy’ Hydrangea Is the GORGEOUS Flower Missing from Your Garden
'Wee Bit Giddy' is a new color-changing hydrangea that will bring all kinds of beauty to your landscape.

Top 10 Fall Vegetables to Extend the Harvest
Some things are worth waiting for, like these tasty fall vegetables that can be harvested right up to the first...

Edible Flowers: What Flowers Can You Eat?
Bring color and tasty accents to your garden and table with edible flowers. Here's the answer if you wonder what...

9 of the Best-Smelling Flowers That Belong in Your Garden
This fragrant mix of annuals and perennials will help you find the best smelling flowers for your garden.

Late-Blooming Fall Flowers That Attract Butterflies
When other blooms are past their prime, looks to these fall flowers that attract butterflies to keep your garden alive...

Here’s How to Change the Color of Your Hydrangeas
If your hydrangea blooms are pink instead of blue—or vice versa—there's a way to get the color you want. Here's...

11 Things to Do in August to Get Your Garden Ready for Fall
Even in the coldest hardiness zones, August isn't yet the time to start putting your gardens to rest for the...

How to Build a DIY Bug Hotel
Learn how to create a DIY bug hotel where your beneficial backyard insects can put all six feet up and...

Quiz: How Many Types of Caterpillars Can You Identify?
Whether you’re a bug expert or new to the world of insects, scroll through our quiz and see how many...

10 Backyard Garden Sheds Cute Enough to Live In
Love gardening, crafting and decorating? You'll be inspired by these simply charming, cute sheds and want to design your own...

6 Key Differences Between Bees and Wasps
Use this handy guide to know whether it's a bee or wasp buzzing through your backyard.

16 Long-Blooming Plants to Attract Hummingbirds and Butterflies
Fill your flower garden with colorful, nectar-rich plants that will attract butterflies and hummingbirds from summer into fall.

Plant a Meadow: Grow Wildflowers for Butterflies
Design a garden filled with colorful wildflowers to attract butterflies and other pollinators from spring through fall.


Annual and Perennial Butterfly Garden Designs
For a fun idea, plant flowers that attract butterflies in a butterfly-shaped garden bed! We’ve got two plans for butterfly...

6 Tips for Beating the Heat in Your Summer Garden
Follow these simple suggestions for keeping cool and avoiding the summer heat while working in your gardens this season.

8 Super Fragrant Flowers That Pollinators Love
Grow perennial powerhouses that will convince you to stop and smell the flowers. Bonus! Pollinators love them.