Gardening

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

Orchid planted in pot with orchid bark soil

Flowers

Should You Use Orchid Bark When Potting Indoor Orchids?

Trying to find the perfect potting medium for your indoor orchids? Not sure if you should use orchid bark, or something else entirely? In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss walks through the benefits of orchid bark, and if it's the right potting medium you should be using with your species of orchid.

Lily growing in garden with red tipped flower petals

Flowers

How to Plant, Grow and Care For Lilies

Thinking of adding some lilies to your garden this season, but aren't sure where to start? Lilies are a garden favorite. With their beautiful blooms, and fragrant scents, it's not hard to understand why. In this article, certified master gardener Liz Jaros takes you through all you need to know about growing lilies in your garden, including their maintenance and care needs.

Pink blooming dwarf rhododendron growing in garden with green foliage at base of plant.

Shrubs

11 Dwarf Rhododendron Varieties For Compact Garden Spaces

Are you looking for a more compact rhododendron to add to your home landscape? There are many different dwarf rhododendrons that will fit this criteria, depending on your hardiness zone. In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago takes a deeper look at her favorite dwarf rhododendrons, with names and pictures of each!

cold hardy ground cover

Ground Cover

15 Cold Hardy Ground Cover Plants For Cool Weather

Looking for a cold hardy ground cover plant to dress up your garden in cooler weather? There are plenty of different options to choose from, even in colder hardiness zones. In this article, certified master gardener Laura Elsner looks at her favorite cold hardy ground cover plants, with names and pictures of each!

Red holiday plant poinsettia sitting in pot on bench

Ornamental Gardens

13 Popular Holiday Plants For Festive Gardens

Are you looking for some plants to spruce up your holiday decor? There are of plenty of beautiful plants that will fit that criteria, no matter where you plant to grow them. In this article, gardening expert Paige Foley looks at her favorite plants for a festive holiday season!

Cacti & Succulents

37 Types of Aloe Plants With Names and Pictures

Are you thinking of growing aloe indoors or outdoors, but aren't sure where to start? There are many different types of aloe to choose from, depending on how you plan to grow it. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss walks through the different aloe types you can add to your indoor or outdoor garden.

Orchid flowers being watered with ice cubes in a giant container

Flowers

Should You Water Orchids with Ice Cubes?

Have you heard that you can water an orchid with just ice cubes? Perhaps you've even considered trying it out? Many gardeners tend to have mixed feelings on this topic. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss examines if watering orchids with ice cubes is just another gardening fad, or something you should put into practice with your plants.

Plastic container with poinsettia plants sitting on an end table

Ornamental Gardens

11 Care Tips For Poinsettia Plants in Containers

Are you decorating with poinsettias this season? These festive plants have become a holiday essential, and we want to help you keep yours looking beautiful for as long as possible. In this article, gardening expert Danielle Sherwood outlines 11 care tips for poinsettias in containers!

Ornamental Allium growing in garden with purple spike like flowers

Flowers

How to Plant, Grow and Care For Ornamental Allium

Thinking of adding Allium to your garden this season, but aren't sure where to start? Allium can act as a lovely ornamental, but also a wonderful companion plant. In this article, certified master gardener Laura Elsner walks through everything you need to know about Allium, including tips for maintenance and care.

orange lilies

Flowers

16 Types of Orange Lilies For Bright Garden Color

Looking for some orange lilies to brighten your garden this season? Lilies bloom in many different colors, but their bright orange blooms are favorites of many gardeners. In this article, certified master gardener Liz Jaros lists her favorite lilies with orange blooms, including names and pictures of each!

purple hollyhock

Flowers

10 Purple Hollyhock Varieties With Names and Pictures

Looking for a purple hollyhock to add to your garden this season? Hollyhocks can have purple blooms, ranging from deep purple to light lavender. In this article, gardening expert Paige Foley lists her favorite purple hollyhocks, with names and pictures of each!