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 vibrant display of orchid flowers captures attention with a mix of fiery orange and red hues, adorned with intricate veins. Surrounding them are delicate yellow blooms, complementing the main spectacle, while promising orchid bulbs await their turn to blossom.

Flowers

How to Meet Your Orchid’s Humidity Needs

Orchids love high humidity, growing best in humidity levels above 50%. But if your indoor air is too dry and plants are struggling, there are measures you can take to meet your orchid’s humidity needs. Houseplant expert Madison Moulton explains orchid humidity requirements and what you can do to meet them.

A close-up of a cluster of ripe hardy kiwi berries hanging from a vine. The berries are smooth-skinned and green, with a few fuzzy red hairs at the blossom end. They appear almost jewel-like against the backdrop of dark green leaves, hinting at the juicy sweetness within.

Fruits

How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Hardy Kiwi

While many people think of kiwis as tropical plants, hardy kiwis make a great addition to many temperate gardens. Join plant expert Briana Yablonski as she shares how to plant, care for, and harvest for this unique vining plant.

A large clump of baptisia blooms with tall spikes of bicolor flowers in purple and yellow.

Flowers

15 Beautiful Varieties of Baptisia for Your Garden

If you are looking for a long-lived, flowering shrub that can tolerate a wide range of conditions, baptisia is a widely hybridized and beautiful option. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares 15 of her favorite varieties.

In a soft glow, delicate white Orlaya flowers blossom amidst lush green stems. The petals exude an ethereal charm, capturing the essence of purity and grace. The interplay of light highlights the intricate details of each bloom.

Flowers

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Orlaya

If you’re looking for a wonderful new flowering plant for your cottage, wildflower, or cutting garden, Orlaya is a stunner that will certainly fit the bill. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares how to grow this amazing annual in your garden.

A regal crown of thorns adorned with slender thorn stems, showcasing nature's intricate design. Delicate pink flowers bloom amidst the thorny crown, adding a touch of softness to the resilient structure.

Shrubs

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Crown of Thorns

Crown of thorns plants are eye-catching and exciting to look at, as well as easy to care for, and make great houseplants. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss tells you all you need to know to care for your own crown of thorns.

Vibrant pink blooms of the Purple Bell Vine glisten with moisture, creating a vivid and refreshing sight. The blurred background showcases lush greenery, enhancing the beauty of the delicate blossoms.

Vines

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Purple Bell Vine

Purple Bell Vine is a stunning climber that blooms for a long time and won’t crowd out other plants in the garden. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares all you need to know to grow this eye-catching vine in your own space.

Close-up of a flowering shrub, Hamamelis x intermedia 'Jelena,' one of the popular witch hazel varieties. Hamamelis x intermedia 'Jelena,' commonly known as Jelena Witch Hazel, is a deciduous shrub celebrated for its vibrant and eye-catching features. 'Jelena' produces clusters of fragrant, spidery flowers with narrow, ribbon-like petals. The blossoms range in color from coppery orange to rich amber, creating a warm and captivating display.

Trees

11 Witch Hazel Varieties for Your Landscape

Are you wondering which witch hazel variety would work best in your landscape? There are an amazing variety of witch hazels to choose from. These beautiful winter-flowering shrubs will brighten your landscape before most other plants begin to show signs of life. In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen introduces 11 beautiful witch hazel shrubs that you can grow in your garden.

Lush green tomato vines with abundant leaves sprawl gracefully, creating a backdrop for clusters of ripe, red tomatoes. The glossy surface of each tomato reflects the sunlight, showcasing their plump and juicy texture.

Vegetables

15 Disease-Resistant Tomato Varieties For Your Garden

It’s about time to start thinking about what tomato varieties you’d like to grow this season. One of the most important factors to consider when selecting tomatoes is their disease-resistance package. Come along as organic farmer Jenna Rich lists out some of our 15 favorite and most disease-resistant tomato varieties.

View of corkscrew willow (Salix matsudana 'Tortuosa') in a green garden. Its long, slender branches twist and spiral along their length, resembling corkscrews or contorted coils. The tree features narrow, lance-shaped leaves that are green.

Trees

How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Corkscrew (Curly) Willow

Are you curious about the twisty, gnarled branches of the corkscrew willow? You can easily grow one in your own backyard, especially as part of a rain garden or at the edge of a pond or other wetland area. In this article, gardening enthusiast Liessa Bowen will discuss the proper care and maintenance of these beautiful and fascinating plants.

A coleus plant rests on a gray outdoor table, displaying vivid pink leaves edged in green and deep purple. Adjacently, brown paper pots are neatly stacked, accompanied by a yellow watering can, poised for gardening tasks.

Ornamental Gardens

How to Propagate Coleus Plants

Coleus is popular for its ability to be grown as both an indoor houseplant and an outdoor annual ornamental. They are also easy to propagate, which means one plant can give you an endless supply. Gardening expert Kelli Klein takes you through the steps necessary to have perpetual coleus plants.

View of cacti and succulents grow in water on a light windowsill. Moon Cactus and Haworthiopsis limifolia grow in tall glass bottles, jars and glasses filled with water. Haworthiopsis limifolia is small, rosette-forming plant features tightly packed, upright leaves that are triangular in cross-section and covered with pronounced, raised ridges resembling the texture of a file or washboard. The Moon Cactus is a small, globular cactus with sharp yellowish-brown spines on its ribs.

Cacti & Succulents

Can Succulents Grow in Water?

Growing succulents hydroponically can reduce your need to water, help cuttings root quicker, and reduce the mess that comes with planting in soil. But there are also several downsides to consider that impact overall growth and survival. In this article, gardening expert Madison Moulton answers the question – can succulents grow in water?