Gardening

All about gardening - we have many in-depth guides about edibles, ornamentals, houseplants, and much more. We provide answers for your garden issues!

One of the Orchids fragrance that smells strong, the blooms having ruffled soft petals with pink and peach hues

Flowers

9 Orchids With Unforgettable Fragrance

Not all orchids are created equal when it comes to scent. Gardening expert Madison Moulton shares nine fragrant varieties that fill rooms with perfume, from coconut and chocolate to citrus and spice.

Determining if orchid dead based on the appearance of the plant, having no blooms and long green leaves with a brown stem while the sunlight looks bright in the background

Flowers

Is My Orchid Dead? How to Tell if It Will Bloom Again

That sad-looking orchid sitting on your windowsill might not be as doomed as you think. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains how to tell if your orchid is truly dead or just resting between bloom cycles, and what you can do to encourage reblooming.

A close-up shot of a composition of vibrant pink colored flowers alongside flat green segmented stem of a succulent plant, showcasing collect christmas cactus types

Cacti & Succulents

6 Christmas Cactus Types Worth Collecting

If you like Christmas cacti, you’ll be delighted to know there are varieties with different colors. That means you can collect Christmas cactus types of multiple kinds! Here, seasoned gardener Sarah Jay covers 5 types you should pop into your collection the next time you get a chance.

A dense blanket of ground cover plants bloom with tiny clustered flowers in white, deep magenta, and purple among bright green foliage.

Ornamental Gardens

13 Ground Cover Plants That Bloom Profusely

Add tons of beautiful color and pollinator power with flowering groundcovers. These wonderful plants bloom profusely, cheering up the garden and improving the soil, and fostering wildlife. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares some of the most floriferous groundcovers for your garden.