Gardening

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

A bare-root plant, its roots exposed, rests in a white plastic container, devoid of soil. The stark contrast between the stark white vessel and the earthless roots highlights the potential for growth and adaptation in a minimalist setting.

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How to Grow and Care for Bare-Root Roses

Bare-root roses are just roses that have been pruned and cleaned to be packaged and shipped anywhere. In this way, your choice of rose types is increased by the number of times you can use your credit card. For rose lovers, bare-root roses are a dream come true. In this article, flower farmer Wendy Moulton shares how to plant, grow, and care for these roses.

Close-up of a wicker basket full of strawberry varieties in a garden against the backdrop of beds with growing strawberry plants. Strawberries present a charming appearance with their low-growing habit and lush, dark green foliage. Their trifoliate leaves are glossy and serrated, forming a dense carpet that provides a verdant backdrop for the ripe, juicy berries. The berries themselves, ranging in color from deep red to pinkish hues, are nestled among the foliage and adorned with tiny seeds that glisten in the sunlight.

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17 Best Strawberry Varieties For Growing at Home

Are you imagining a summer garden bursting at the seams with fresh, juicy strawberries? Now’s the time to consider the different types you can grow and select varieties well-suited to your garden and needs. Join organic farmer Jenna Rich for a list of the 17 best strawberry varieties for growing at home.

White clusters of 'Renhy' hydrangeas adding a soft elegance to the scene. Vibrant green leaves form a lush backdrop, enhancing the purity and elegance of the blossoms, creating a serene garden scene.

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13 Beginner-Friendly Hydrangea Varieties

Hydrangeas can be tricky to grow, especially for a beginner gardener. Some varieties are sensitive to poor soil drainage, incorrect soil pH, too much sun, pruning at the wrong time, over-fertilizing, and too much water. Luckily, these 13 beginner-friendly hydrangea varieties will reward you with stunning blooms and low maintenance needs. Gardening expert Kelli Klein describes each variety in detail so you can choose the right one for your garden.

Growing thornless berries. Close-up of ripe 'Eden' Raspberries in the garden. This plant produces profusion of dark red berries. The berries are conical in shape, with a soft and juicy texture. 'Eden' raspberries' foliage consists of compound leaves with serrated edges.

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13 Best Thornless Berry Varieties for Your Garden

Do you love fresh fruit but dislike the pricks and pains thorns cause you during harvest? Some fruits are naturally thorn-free, and others have had this characteristic bred out. Plants and bare-root plugs are readily available for purchase for the home gardener. Join organic farmer Jenna Rich for 13 of the best thornless berry varieties for your garden.

Close-up of flowering Angelonia plants in a sunny garden. Angelonia, also known as summer snapdragon, presents a charming appearance with its slender, lance-shaped leaves arranged neatly along upright stems. Rising above the foliage, tall spikes bear clusters of small, delicate flowers resembling snapdragons, coming in deep purple.

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How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Angelonia

If you love snapdragons, but want a more reliable bloomer during the peak heat of summer, incorporate angelonia, commonly called summer snapdragons. They are heat and drought-tolerant, make an amazing cut flower, and add cheer to any type of garden. Join organic farmer Jenna Rich as she shows us how to plant, grow, and care for these low-maintenance beauties.

A lush fig tree flourishes under the radiant sun in Crete, its verdant leaves soaking up the warmth. It stands amid ancient stone walls, a testament to the enduring beauty of Crete's landscape.

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How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Fig Trees

Are you a fan of fresh, sweet, juicy, tender figs? Fig trees are easy to grow and produce an abundance of delicious fruits that you can eat straight from the tree! In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen introduces the basics of growing your own fig tree.

A close-up of a Wintergreen plant showcases vibrant red berries, gleaming like miniature rubies against the green foliage. The glossy leaves of Wintergreen appear smooth, with veins delicately etched upon them. Branches stretch gracefully, adorned with clusters of berries and lush foliage.

Ornamental Gardens

How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Wintergreen

Have you ever wondered where wintergreen flavoring comes from? This popular minty flavor actually comes from the ornamental wintergreen plant. If you have a shade garden, wintergreen will make a wonderfully attractive addition to your landscape! In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen introduces the wintergreen plant and how you can best grow it in your home garden.

Bluebonnets and crimson flowers blanket the Texas hill countryside, adding bursts of color to the landscape. The warm glow of the sun bathes the blossoms, highlighting their natural beauty.

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27 Beautiful Texas Wildflowers

The Lone Star State is home to a tremendous diversity of colorful wildflowers adapted to even the hottest, driest summers. Former organic farmer and Texan gardener Logan Hailey digs into the best native flowers for a low-maintenance pollinator-friendly landscape.

A gorgeous open blooming magenta rose climbs a brick wall.

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21 Roses That Will Cover a Wall in a Single Season

Climbing roses and their large, shrubby counterparts bring lush beauty and vertical interest to the garden. They soften structures, brighten corners, and envelop seating areas. They immerse us in color and fragrance. And many of them grow so vigorously that we’ll quickly reap their rewards. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores fast-growing rose selections to fill your garden spaces in short order.

A vibrant field of sunflowers stretches towards the sky, their golden petals catching the sunlight in a radiant display of nature's beauty. These cheerful flowers follow the sun's path throughout the day, basking in its warm embrace.

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29 Flowers That Thrive in Full Sun

Full sun in the garden offers endless options for colorful blooms. The sun-soaked landscape improves flowering and vigor for plants needing six or more hours of sunlight daily. Using a blend of perennials and annuals, bring full color to the sunny garden spot with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.

A close-up of vibrant green, meticulously manicured round boxwood bushes. Each leaf displays a glossy, deep green hue, reflecting optimal health. These boxwoods are nestled within a meticulously maintained garden, surrounded by a diverse array of plants and towering trees in the background.

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Boxwood Shrub Fertilization: 5 Fertilizer Tips

Are your boxwood shrubs looking a little sad and pale? Wondering if a shot of fertilizer might help perk them up? Boxwood shrubs tend to become nitrogen deficient over time, and a proper fertilizer application can help restore their vibrant green glory. But how much and how often should you feed them? In this article, certified master gardener Liz Jaros talks about the boxwood shrub’s specific nutritional needs and offers 5 tips for fertilizing them properly.