Black Eyed Susan: Growing Rudbeckia Plants
Black-eyed Susan plants are popular flowers to grow and attract beneficial insects. Our guide explains growing black-eyed Susan step by step!
Ornamental Gardens
Learn how to cultivate beautiful ornamental gardens and how to troubleshoot common pests, diseases, and growing problems!
Bee Balm: How To Plant, Grow, and Care for Monarda
We all want to encourage pollinators to populate our gardens. After all, without those pollinating insects, we don’t have flowers or produce! And so, to draw beneficial insects to our yards, we tend to use plants like bee balm. But what is bee balm, exactly? It’s a part of the mint family (Lamiaceae), and an … Read more
8 Native Shrubs and Trees for Midwestern Fall Color
We all love trees and shrubs that have beautiful fall color. We also love birds and butterflies. We can help these creatures by asking for native plants when we shop at garden centers. See: 16 Invasive Species Sold at Garden Centers You Should Never Buy Butterflies need native plants to reproduce successfully and produce caterpillars. … Read more
Stunning Succulents: Fertilizing Your Drought-Tolerant Plants
You just brought home that cute little cactus that you’d been eyeing at the market. Or maybe it’s a jade plant that you want to grow lush and green and fill in space in your yard. Perhaps it’s the fractal-like aloe polyphylla, or for that matter a good aloe vera plant. Whatever your choice, you’ve … Read more
Crotons: How To Grow And Care For Codiaeum Variegatum
Crotons are tropical plants that can be cultivated indoors. Check out this guide that contains everything you need to know to grow them!
What Is Spanish Moss? Growing This Epiphyte
Spanish moss sways in trees in the deep south, but what is this epiphyte, and how do you care for it? Our guide reveals all you need to know!
Jasmine Plant: How To Grow and Care for Jasminum
The jasmine plant blooms in summer and is known for its exotic fragrance on warm evenings. Learn exactly how to grow one with our guide!
Sweet Potato Vine: Grow and Care for Ipomoea Batatas
Have you ever looked at a sweet potato during dinner and wondered what it looks like in its plant form? Well, look no further, for here you’ll learn all about the sweet potato vine… the ornamental sweet potato vine, that is! While it is the same species as its edible relative, ornamental sweet potato vines … Read more
Pampas Grass: Growing Cortaderia Selloana In Gardens
Pampas grass is a huge, but stunning grass that produces feathery plumes. We explore its care, keeping it in check, and growing healthy grass!
Bearded Iris: A Perennial Rainbow for Your Garden
The bearded iris is easy to grow and comes in a variety of colors. It’s a perfect flower to cultivate at home. Learn how in this full guide!
40 Types of Orchids: Fascinating and Curious Flowers
Types of orchids number in the tens of thousands. We’ve covered the most interesting and common ones. Learn about these weird plants here!
Christmas Cactus Care: Holiday Cacti You’ll Love
Caring for a Christmas cactus, Thanksgiving cactus, or other species is pretty simple! Our in-depth guide breaks it down for you.
