Gardening

Grow long-blooming Queen Lily Ginger outdoors in warmer climates or in containers further north.

You know they drink nectar from flowers, but how exactly do butterflies eat? Find out in this video.

Blooming trees and shrubs like native viburnum and dogwood are one of the great pleasures of spring.

Enjoy blooming branches against a blue spring sky with forsythia bushes and redbud trees.

Bring a touch of the tropics to your home by growing heliconias indoors all year round.

Up north, hosta is found in every garden, where the blooms attract hummingbirds. Now there's a hosta for the deep...

Some butterflies prefer fruit to flowers, and some birds enjoy a sweet treat, too. Attract winged guests with a butterfly...

Fill your planters and hanging baskets with these easy to grow, colorful container plants and flowers for shade gardens.

The flashy flowers of Walking Iris 'Regina' can be grown outdoors in warm climates or in container gardens further north.

Find out why coleus was named the annual of the year by the National Garden Bureau and why you should...

If you think drought tolerant means boring, try drought-tolerant flowering shrubs you'll want in the garden even when rainfall is...

Harvest seasonal fruits this summer and preserve the flavor for months! We'll show you how to dry fruit from your...

Butterflies and caterpillars use “eyespots” to scare off predators in the butterfly garden and beyond!

Learn why lettuce bolts, why it's not a good idea to eat leafy greens after this happens, and ways to...

Decorate your outdoor space for a patriotic celebration with flowers in red, white and blue for great container ideas.

Need new container ideas? How about adding edible plants in with flowers? Get inspired by these beautiful pots filled with...

Cheers to the cocktail garden! Grow a happy hour in your own backyard with these good-time tips and fruit and...

Replacing your grass with groundcovers, like sunshine mimosa, means less maintenance. Learn more about using groundcovers in your garden.

Want to keep borers away from your fruit tree without using pesticides? Learn how garlic and nasturtiums can keep borers...

Grow these fall vines to brighten your autumn landscapes with blazing foliage, colorful berries and fetching flowers.

Did you know that certain vegetables do best when paired with certain others in your DIY vegetable garden? Learn which...

The best flowers to attract hummingbirds are rich with nectar - here's how to build a nectar-filled garden in your...

With beautiful flowering trees, you get the height and size of a tree, plus the beauty of flowers. Check out...

Capitalize on every inch of your backyard, from sun to shade, with these ground cover ideas to fill otherwise empty...

Add pink-flowered strawberries to your fruit garden, where they're perfect in containers.

Learn about a gardener's experience planting a young orange tree, and the joy of harvesting fresh oranges.

You don’t need a lot of space to start a rock garden. Find a corner of your yard or garden...

Make a big impact with these container garden ideas.

Bugs simply don't like the smell of garlic. Plant garlic in fall around fruit trees and shrubs to help deter...