Ornamental Gardens

Learn how to cultivate beautiful ornamental gardens and how to troubleshoot common pests, diseases, and growing problems!

butterfly bush varieties

Shrubs

21 Different Butterfly Bush Varieties For Your Garden

Thinking of adding some butterfly bush to your garden this season but aren't quite sure which type to plant? There are many different varieties you can choose from, depending on your hardiness zone. In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago looks at some of the most popular varieties of butterfly bush you can grow!

Blue flowering annual plant in garden with striking blooms

Flowers

17 Annual Flowers with Beautiful Blue Blooms

When spring hits, annual flowers flood the local garden centers. If you really want to make a statement, adding some annuals that blossom in hues of blue will really improve the look and feel of your garden. In this article, gardening expert Natalie Leiker shares her favorite annual flowers that have blue blooms, with names and pictures of each!

Annual Flowers with Bold Red Blooms

Flowers

17 Annual Flowers with Bold Red Blooms

Are you looking for some bold red flowers to make a statement in your garden this season? Picking a red annual flower to fill your flowerbeds will ensure you aren't committed to it for more than one season. In this article, gardening expert Natalie Leiker shares her favorite flowering annuals that will bloom in brilliant shades of red!

Verbena bonariensis a small flower plant with bright colors

Flowers

How to Plant, Grow and Care For Verbena

Thinking of adding a beautiful flower to your flowerbeds this season, but aren't sure what to pick? Why not try verbena! In this article, gardening expert Natalie Leiker shares everything you need to know about growing verbena, including maintenance and care.

Orange annual flower growing in garden with deep orange blooms.

Flowers

11 Orange Annual Flowers to Plant This Season

Are you thinking of adding some orange annual flowers to your garden this season, but aren't quite sure where to start? There are many different options depending on your hardiness zone. In this article, gardening expert Natalie Leiker shares her favorite orange annual flowers, with botanical information and pictures of each!

Beautiful yellow annual sunflower in sunflower field

Flowers

17 Yellow Annual Flowers to Plant This Season

Are you thinking of growing yellow annual flowers in your flowerbeds, but aren't sure which to pick? There are many different options, depending on your hardiness zone. In this article, gardening expert Natalie Leiker shares her favorite yellow annual flowers to add to your garden this season, with botanical information and pictures of each!

Yellow lantana growing in the garden with red and yellow blooms.

Flowers

How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Lantana Plants

Lantana is a sun-friendly plant that has a variety of different uses. From border plantings to flowerbeds, these colorful flowers can brighten up any garden space. In this article, gardening expert Natalie Leiker walks through how to plant, grow, and care for Lantana in your garden.

Marigolds growing in pots on the ground in garden.

Flowers

How to Grow Marigolds in Pots or Containers

Marigolds are some of the most popular flowers in flower gardens and vegetable gardens each season. But how do you get them to flourish if you want them planted in a container? In this article, gardening expert Natalie Leiker walks through how to grow Marigolds in pots or containers in just a few simple steps.

Garden Grown Marigolds

Flowers

How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Marigold Flowers

Are you thinking of adding some marigolds to your garden this season? These beautiful flowers are a staple in most flower gardens, as well as many vegetable gardens. In this article, gardening expert Natalie Leiker takes you through all the details of growing marigolds, and their care.

Flowers

11 Tips for Growing Beautiful Zinnias in Pots

Zinnias are a flower grower's dream with their long bloom season, range of color options, and ability to grow well on patios in containers or raised beds. Today, there are cultivars explicitly bred for container growing, so if you have containers you want to fill up with flowers, look no further than zinnias. Join small-scale farming expert Jenna Rich to discuss some tips and tricks to grow beautiful zinnias in containers.

Flowers

17 Easy Care Annual Flowers For Your Spring Garden

Are you looking for some low-maintenance annual flowers to grow in your spring garden this season? Depending on your hardiness zone, there are plenty of annual flowers to choose from. In this article, organic farmer and gardening expert Jenna Rich shares her favorite annual flowers to plant this season, with names and pictures of each!

Cacti & Succulents

Can You Grow Aloe Vera From a Single Leaf?

Are you thinking of growing an aloe vera plant from a single leaf? There are plenty of plants that can be propagated from just a leaf cutting. In this article, gardening expert Emily Horn walks through if Aloe can be grown from a leaf cutting, and if it's a good idea to attempt it.