Gardening

All about gardening - we have many in-depth guides about edibles, ornamentals, houseplants, and much more. We provide answers for your garden issues!

Close-up of blooming may flowers - peonies in a sunny garden. Peonies are beloved herbaceous perennial plants cherished for their extravagant and lush blooms. Their foliage consists of deep green, glossy leaves that are deeply lobed. The flowers themselves are large and sumptuous, with layers of delicate petals forming voluminous, bowl-shaped blooms. Peonies come in a soft pink color.

Flowers

Plant These 15 Flowers in May

May is prime planting time, and as we dig in after the final frost and welcome sunshine-filled days, it’s exciting to choose flowers for the garden. In this article, garden expert Katherine Rowe explores favorite spring annuals and perennials to plant in May.

topiary plants. Close-up of Boxwood spiral topiary in a garden against a blurred background. The Boxwood spiral topiary is a meticulously shaped shrub featuring a distinctive spiral pattern meticulously pruned into the dense, glossy green foliage of the Boxwood plant. This versatile evergreen shrub boasts small, glossy leaves tightly clustered on dense branches, presenting a uniform and compact appearance.

Ornamental Gardens

29 Plants Perfect for Making Topiary

Would you like to try your hand at shaping topiary? There are many plants to choose from when it comes to this gardening method. It can be hard to select the perfect one! In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago lists 29 plants that are perfect for making topiary in your garden.

Mother's day roses. Close-up of Sister Emmanuelle rose flower against a blurred background. Its flower is characterized by velvety, double petals of delicate pink shades. The petals surround golden yellow stamens in the center of the flower.

Flowers

19 Gorgeous Garden Roses to Plant This Mother’s Day

Flowers make a wonderful Mother’s Day gift for the special moms and mother figures in our lives. Rather than a bouquet, why not give Mom a gift that will provide many seasons of joy and beauty? Cut flower gardener Melissa Strauss introduces 19 wonderful rose bushes for the special lady in your life!

vegetables to plant in May. Close-up of ripe tomatoes growing in a sunny garden. The fruits are medium-sized, oval in shape, with a thin, glossy orange-red skin.

Vegetables

Plant These 15 Vegetables in May

Say goodbye to spinach and kale and hello to your favorite summer crops! At last, finicky spring weather has passed, and the warmth of May blankets most of the northern hemisphere. Former organic farmer Logan Hailey details the 15 best vegetables to plant in May, based on your growing zone.

A close-up of bluebonnets, their petals gleaming in sunlight. Surrounding foliage adds depth to the scene, complementing the flowers' hues. Background blur enhances focus on the lush greenery, creating a serene natural setting

Flowers

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Texas Bluebonnets

Add a vibrant blanket of blue to your landscape with these iconic Texas wildflowers. These resilient plants are low-maintenance, drought-tolerant, and fix their own nitrogen. Garden expert and former Texas farmer Logan Hailey digs into all you need to know about cultivating the Lone Star State’s lupines.

A close-up reveals a bountiful Diospyros virginiana fruit tree, adorned with vibrant orange fruits ready for harvest. The lush green leaves, intricately arranged on the branches, add to the tree's overall picturesque beauty. In the blurred background, additional green leaves create a harmonious natural setting.

Trees

19 Best Persimmon Varieties for Your Garden

Do you love persimmons? You can occasionally find these seasonal tasty treats at grocery stores in the fall, or you can grow your own! In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen introduces 19 delicious varieties of persimmon you can grow in a sunny landscape.

A cluster of 'New Dawn' roses captures the essence of a new day with their delicate pink hues, gracefully unfurling amidst verdant leaves. Adjacent, bold red roses stand in full splendor.

Flowers

How to Plant, Grow, and Care For ‘New Dawn’ Roses

‘New Dawn’ roses may just be the perfect climbing rose. These vigorous, disease-resistant roses grow in a variety of conditions with ease. A profusion of lightly fragrant, blush pink blooms emerge in clusters in late spring, with repeat blooming through the fall. Showy rosehips extend the plant’s interest into winter. With their quick growth and abundance of soft flowers, ‘New Dawn’ roses make a stunning focal point in the garden. Join garden expert Katherine Rowe in exploring how to plant, grow, and care for ‘New Dawn’ roses.

Fresh garden bed filled with lush greenery and blossoming orange flowers, creating a colorful tapestry of nature's beauty. Tomato vines sprawl gracefully outside the bed, laden with the promise of future harvests.

Edible

Wait to Plant These 9 Tender Crops

As temperatures slowly creep up and the days become longer, it’s beginning to look like gardening season across zones. One of the worst mistakes we can make is starting certain crops too early and allowing them to become rootbound, stressed, or even die before conditions are ideal for transplanting. Join organic farmer Jenna Rich for nine tender crops you should wait to plant.

Vivid red salvia flowers bask in the warm sunlight, showcasing nature's vibrant palette. Below, the verdant green leaves offer a serene sanctuary, a testament to the wonders of the natural world.

Flowers

21 Native Wildflowers For Florida Gardens

If you’re a Florida gardener looking for native plants to add to your wildflower garden, we’ve got you covered. In this article, Florida gardener Melissa Strauss shares 21 great flowering natives to plant in your Florida garden.

A close-up of Scarlet Runner beans plant reveals vibrant, elongated beans bursting with green color, promising a bountiful harvest. The flowers, a striking crimson hue, adorn the plant, attracting pollinators with their intricate design. The lush leaves, broad and verdant, provide ample shade and nourishment for the thriving plant against the backdrop of a clear blue sky.

Edible

How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Scarlet Runner Beans

Would you like to grow scarlet runner beans this season? These beans serve as both edible and ornamental in our gardens. In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago shares everything you need to know to plant, grow, and care for scarlet runner beans.