Ornamental Gardens

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

Cold Hardy Succulents

Cacti & Succulents

18 Cold Hardy Succulents For Cool Climates

Looking to add some succulents to your garden, but aren't sure which plants will tolerate cooler weather? There are a number of different cold-hardy succulents that can handle cooler temperatures. In this article, gardening expert Paige Foley shares her favorite succulents that will thrive in colder hardiness zones.

Orange Flowering Vine Growing Outdoors

Vines

11 Vines and Climbing Plants With Orange Flowers

Thinking of planting a vine with orange flowers this season, but aren't sure where to start? The good news is, there are many different vines and climbers that sport bright, beautiful, orange flowers. In this article, you'll learn all about our favorite orange flowering vines, and where they can grow.

A shot of a large plant with blooms showcasing vines with white flowers

Vines

21 Vines and Climbing Plants With White Flowers

Thinking of adding a white flowering vine to your garden, but aren't quite sure where you should start? There are many vines that sport showy white blooms, and many will climb rapidly without much maintenance. IN this article, we look at our favorite white flowering vines to help you find the best fit for your garden!

A shot of a developing plant called Pinon tree

Trees

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for the Pinon Tree

The pinon tree is a lovely pine species that produces delicious, edible pine nuts. It is native to the southern US and has been used as a staple food for centuries. Kelli Klein covers the ins and outs of growing this unusual nut tree.

Spring Hydrangea Care Tips

Shrubs

11 Tips For Spring Hydrangea Care This Season

Spring hydrangea care is a bit different than other seasons. In spring, you are working to get your hydrangeas to rebloom, and encourage their prolific flower growth. In this article, gardening expert and hydrangea enthusiast Jill Drago walks through her top tips for spring hydrangea care.

Lovely shade perennials for zone 8, appearing healthy and thriving in the garden under the sunlight

Ornamental Gardens

26 Shade Perennials For Zone 8 Gardens

Looking for some perennials that can survive in the shade despite zone 8's hotter temperatures? There are actually plenty of shade perennials that can do quite well, regardless of which section of hardiness zone 8 you reside in. In this article, we take a look at our favorite perennials for shadier areas of your garden.

Helleborus Hybridus Black Flower

Flowers

11 Reasons We Love Hellebore Hybrids With Black Blooms

If you've seen pictures of hellebore hybrids on social media, or other places online, you've probably caught yourself wondering: should I add these to my garden? If you are creating a colorful perennial garden, the answer oftentimes is a resounding yes! In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago walks through her favorite reasons to plant hellebore hybrids with beautiful black flowers in your garden this season!

lungwort

Flowers

How to Plant, Grow and Care For Lungwort

Looking to add some Lungwort to your garden? These beautiful perennials can make a wonderful shade garden addition, or low-growing ground cover plant. In this article, certified master gardener Laura Elsner shares all you need to know about growing Lungwort in your garden, including plant maintenance and care tips.

shade garden containers

Shrubs

17 Tips For Container Gardening in The Shade

Thinking of using some containers in your shade garden but aren't quite sure where to start? Using containers or pots in shady areas can be a great way to transform lesser used spaces. In this article, certified master gardener Laura Elsner gives you her top tips for using pots or containers in the shade this season.