Gardening

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

sea holly

Flowers

How to Plant, Grow and Care For Sea Holly

Thinking about adding sea holly to your gardens this year? These sun-loving perennials produce stunning purplish-blue flowers that can fill your most hard-to-plant areas. In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago shares all you need to know about growing and caring for sea holly.

An abundant display of orange trumpet vine flowers creates a captivating scene, drawing the eye with their brilliant hues and delicate trumpet-like shapes. The surrounding leaves gracefully frame the profusion of blooms, adding a lush green backdrop.

Vines

How to Plant, Grow and Care For Trumpet Vine

You have probably seen trumpet vines. They are big and bold with large, showy, deep-orange trumpet-shaped flowers. Are you interested in growing a trumpet vine in your home garden? In this article, gardening enthusiast Liessa Bowen will discuss the proper care and maintenance of these hefty vines.

indoor herbs

Herbs

11 Herbs You Can Grow Indoors Year Round

Thinking of planting an indoor herb garden but don't know where to start? There are many herbs you can grow almost exclusively indoors. In this article, gardening expert and former organic farmer Logan Hailey shares her favorite herbs to include in your indoor herb garden.

august crops

Vegetables

21 Crops to Plant in August for Fall Harvests

Are you unsure of which crops to start seeding in the month of August? Believe it or not, August is a great month to start seeding crops for fall harvesting. In this article, gardening expert and former organic farmer Logan Hailey shares her favorite crops to put into the ground starting in August for a great fall harvest.

Beauty Bush

Shrubs

How to Plant, Grow and Care For Beauty Bush

The beauty bush is aptly named for its beautiful pink flowers that bloom in the spring and its peeling bark. In this article, gardening expert Kaleigh Brillon shows you how to grow and care for this gorgeous shrub in your garden.

Four vibrant pink portulaca flowers with ruffled petals bloom gracefully. The blurred background reveals the lush greenery of the portulaca's foliage. Each leaf boasts a succulent texture, designed to conserve water and withstand the sun's scorching rays.

Ground Cover

How to Plant, Grow and Care For Portulaca

A remarkably versatile succulent, Portulaca grandiflora is a gardener’s dream. It can have many different uses, and thrives in a number of different climates. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains why you should grow this plant in your garden and how you can get it right.

host plants for butterflies

Ornamental Gardens

30 Beautiful Host Plants For Butterflies

Are you looking for some host plants that will welcome butterflies into your garden this season? There are many different options to choose from, depending on your hardiness zone. Check out these amazing options, with names and pictures of each!

bougainvillea

Shrubs

How to Plant, Grow and Care For Bougainvillea

Are you thinking about planting Bougainvillea but are not sure what this plant needs to thrive? In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss explains everything you need to know, to successfully cultivate this sturdy and remarkable plant.

A solitary small cucumber, vibrant green and plump, hanging amidst the tangle of furry stems and delicate leaves in a garden. In the foreground, charming yellow cucumber flowers bloom.

Vegetables

15 Mistakes to Avoid When Growing Cucumbers This Season

Cucumbers can be a lot of fun to grow and eat. But what if your cucumbers aren’t growing as well as you’d like? There are lots of things that could go wrong with your crop, but if you know what to look out for, you can prevent many issues from even starting. In this article, gardening enthusiast Liessa Bowen will discuss 15 common mistakes to avoid to improve your cucumber harvest this season.