Gardening

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One of the perennials for pots placed in a cute basket is filled with planted fuchsia violas and English daisies.

Flowers

21 Beautiful Perennials for Pots and Containers

For some gardeners, nothing beats a dynamic perennial in the garden. Our garden favorites also make gorgeous arrangements in pots and containers. Join garden professional Katherine Rowe in exploring beautiful perennial options to enliven the container garden.

A selection of perennial pots features asters, mums, dichondra and Japanese forest grass.

Flowers

21 Perennial Flowers for Your Balcony Garden

Looking for some perennials you can grow on a balcony? Tired of spending money on annuals year after year? In this article, certified master gardener Liz Jaros proposes 21 perennial flowers that are well-suited to container growth and life on the balcony.

Sunlight filters through dense foliage as hedge shears deftly trim a bush. The vibrant leaves shimmer in shades of yellow-green and deep green, catching the light. Each precise snip shapes the bush, creating a harmonious blend of nature's hues.

Shrubs

How to Prune Boxwood Shrubs

Do your boxwood shrubs need pruning, but you are stumped with where to start? This process does not need to be overwhelming. All you need is a few pointers and tips to start you off in the right direction. In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago outlines how to prune your boxwood shrubs in a few simple steps.

A low-growing blue fescue plant, featuring slender, silvery-blue blades arranged in a compact tuft. Its foliage forms a dense mound, creating a vibrant contrast against the earthy tones of the ground.

Ornamental Gardens

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Blue Fescue

With their robust drought tolerance and unique foliage, it’s a no-brainer to add these cute blue puffball grasses to your low-maintenance ornamental garden. Former organic farmer and horticulture expert Logan Hailey digs into the straightforward care for this lowkey ornamental.

A close-up of a Paphiopedilum orchid, also known as a Venus slipper orchid. A velvety crimson pouch, adorned with delicate hairs, beckons pollinators closer. Exotic allure radiates from this flower, its polka-dotted texture like whispered tales of the rainforest.

Flowers

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Venus Slipper Orchids

Venus slipper orchids will captivate anyone with their interesting and detailed flowers. But anyone can also grow these beauties at home, with little fuss, and enjoy these exotic flowers for months on end. In this article, we delve into the wonders of Paphiopedilum orchids, why everyone should have one in their collections, and how to take good care of them.

A close-up showcases vibrant aloe vera leaves with long, succulent, and spiked edges. The sunlight kisses its surface, revealing a mesmerizing glow, and accentuating the plant's natural hues of green. Against a soft, blurred backdrop, the plant appears almost ethereal, evoking a magical aura.

Cacti & Succulents

What Kind of Soil do Aloe Vera Plants Need?

Aloe vera is a plant that is used more extensively than any other aloe out there. It has an abundance of value for health and can be grown in containers as a houseplant with the right care and guidance. In this article, find out what the perfect soil mix is for aloe vera grown in pots, the most important part of growing this plant.

Elderberry

Shrubs

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Elderberry Shrubs

Are you curious about growing your own elderberry shrub? Elderberry is an easy-to-grow and vigorous plant that especially loves moist soils. In this article, gardening enthusiast Liessa Bowen will discuss the proper care and maintenance of these interesting, showy, and wildlife-friendly plants.