Are you looking for a few plants, or an entire garden’s worth of plants, to entice beneficial insects to visit your landscape? Fortunately, a great wealth of beautiful flowering plants can provide food, shelter, and habitat for insects that provide valuable services in your garden. In this article, gardening expert (and bug enthusiast) Liessa Bowen shares her favorite plants to attract the insects that help your garden.
Rough-leaved hydrangeas are unique additions to the hydrangea collection. The lacecap flower clusters and attractive, large leaves bring color and texture to the shade garden. Explore these standout summer bloomers with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.
Fuchsia brings tropical beauty in flower and form in spring, summer, and early fall. With gardening expert Katherine Rowe, explore pruning benefits and basics for these lovely shade selections to ensure healthy flowering throughout the warm season.
Hanging baskets aren’t only for petunias and calibrachoa; they can grow tomatoes, too! In this article, garden expert Logan Hailey explains how to grow hanging planters for ornamental and edible enjoyment.
Giant alliums add structure and reliable style to the perennial border or planter. Their stately globe-shaped flower clusters complement formal and informal gardens alike. Join garden expert Katherine Rowe in exploring the merits of these giant ornamental bulbs.
There’s a lot of debate about whether or not you should refrigerate tomatoes. Will it reduce their flavor? Will it lengthen their storage time? Will it halt ripening? In this article, former organic farmer Logan Hailey explains when tomato refrigeration is beneficial and when it is not.
Growing a tropical fruiting cactus is easier than you think! If you can take herb cuttings, then you can propagate dragon fruit. Garden expert Logan Hailey explains the most important steps for beginning (or expanding) your dragon fruit garden.
Do you want to replace your high-maintenance lawn with a ground cover that helps to prevent weeds and looks beautiful, too? Gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares 15 low-growing, spreading plants that make beautiful lawn alternatives.
Petunias overflow with prolific flowers until frost. In the right spot, they’re easy-care annuals with continual blooms. If your petunia becomes less vibrant, restoring it to full flower may entail simple adjustments. Explore why petunias stop blooming with garden expert Katherine Rowe.
Many vining plants benefit from pruning, and squash is no exception! If you want to maximize your yields, consider pruning these rambling vines for increased pollination, airflow, and squash production. Former organic farmer Logan Hailey explains how to prune the simple way.
Petunias are a popular annual for a reason - they’re colorful, showy, heat-tolerant, and easy to grow. With the right plant selection and a few tricks up your sleeve, you can grow truly massive petunias. Whether you plant them in the ground, in containers, or in hanging baskets, huge petunias are a showstopper. Garden expert Christina Conner shares five tips for growing massive petunias.
California is unique because it has hundreds of ecological niches. These 29 native California plants offer many choices for these varied regions. Get your shovel ready, as we’ll discover the best native plant species for your home garden.