Ornamental Gardens

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

Orange Flowers on Flannelbush

Trees

31 Flowering Trees That Grow Well in California

Living in California provides you with many options when it comes to gardening and landscaping. Picking a flowering tree that will grow well in California isn't nearly as hard as some colder states. But with so many options, which ones do you pick? In this article, we look at some of our favorite flowering trees for the temperate California climate!

Night Blooming Cereus

Cacti & Succulents

How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Night Blooming Cereus

Night blooming cereus is a very unique plant that's not well suited to every growing zone. Their beautiful blooms make them highly sought after by many gardeners. In this article, recreational gardener Jason White walks through each step you'll need to take in order to plant, grow, and care for night blooming cereus.

Grow Amsonia

Flowers

Bluestar Flowers: How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Amsonia Tabernaemontana

Amsonia Tabernaemontana, also known as Bluestars can be a beautiful flowering plant addition to just about any garden. They do contain a milky sap that can be toxic and irritating to humans, but otherwise get along well with many other plants within your garden. In this article, gardening expert Madison Moulton explains how to plant, grow, and care for Bluestar flowers.

Different Types of Maple Trees

Trees

7 Different Types of Maple Trees For Texas Homes and Gardens

Living in the lonestar state provides many different options for the home gardener when it comes to trees. Maple trees tend to do well, and there are several varieties that you can choose from. In this article, we look at 7 different maple trees that you can plant and grow if you live in Texas.

A closeup shot of a flower, showing how to grow vanilla appearing to have pale petals and bright green leave surrounded with abundant greens under indirect sunlight

Flowers

How To Grow Vanilla Beans: The Vanilla Orchid

The vanilla orchid is beautiful, but do you know how to grow vanilla beans from that lovely plant? It's a complex process, which is why vanilla pods are so pricey. We delve into this complex topic in this growing guide!

False sunflower.

Flowers

16 Flowers That Look Like Sunflowers

There's a surprising number of flowers that look like sunflowers out there but that don't grow to skyscraper heights. The daisy shaped flowers makes them a popular choice for gardeners. Sarah Jay takes a look at 16 flowers that will enhance any garden landscape.

Grow Asters

Flowers

How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Aster Flowering Plants

Are you looking for a bit of fall color in your garden beds? Asters are your answer. These stunning perennials are popular across North America, especially in pollinator gardens. Plant one variety, or choose several of the hundreds in this genus and plant family for a garden full of wildlife and color throughout summer and fall.

Red dahlia flowers in the garden.

Flowers

59 Red Flowers: Complete List With Names and Pictures

Are you looking to brighten up your yard with some red flowers, but aren't sure which flowers will be the best for your home or garden space? In this artlcle, we look at 61 of our favorite options to add some additional color that will match just about every season!

Black Flowers

Flowers

41 Black Flowers and Plants You Can Plant in Your Garden

If you are looking to go a little darker in your gardening theme, it's only natural to consider adding some black flowers to your home or garden. It's always crucial to find the right balance to any garden when it comes to color, which is why we always recommend a variety of different flowers and colors. In this article, we take a deeper look at some of our favorite black flowers to add a little mystery to your gardening area or home landscape.

Black Perennials

Flowers

15 Black Perennial Flowers to Plant in Your Garden or Around Your Home

Are you thinking of planting some black perennial flowers to make your garden look a little more unique? Finding the right balance of color for your garden can be quite challenging. That's why it's good to have many different flowers of different species planted to balance each other out. In this article, we examine our favorite black perennial flowers for your home or garden.