Gardening

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

Purple petunias growing in a container during the spring

Flowers

9 Tips That Will Keep Your Petunias Blooming All Season

Trying to get the most out of your petunia blooms this season? Petunias can last quite a while if you care for them properly, and it's not uncommon to see them bloom all summer long. In this article, gardening expert Paige Foley shares her top tips for longer lasting petunia blooms this season.

Hydrangeas Grown in Zone 10

Shrubs

Can You Grow Hydrangeas in Hardiness Zone 10?

Do you live in hardiness zone 10, but aren't quite sure if hydrangeas will stand up to your heat and humidity? Hydrangeas are gorgeous shrubs, but they typically thrive in the right environments. In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago examines what you can expect when growing hydrangeas USDA hardiness zone 10.

remove morning glory

Vines

How to Remove Morning Glory From Your Garden

Looking to get rid of the morning glories that you planted last season? These beautiful flowering vines come with a price. They can expand rapidly, and take over just about any garden. In this article, gardening expert Madison Moulton walks through how to remove morning glory from your garden if you've decided it's time to go.

Impatiens Growing in Garden

Flowers

How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Impatiens in Your Garden

If you’re thinking of planting flowers in your garden this year, impatiens plants are a great addition! Impatiens are one of the most popular annual flowers due to their brightly colored blooms, low maintenance, and ability to thrive in shady areas. In this article, gardening expert and suburban homesteader, Merideth Cohrs, walks you through every step needed to successfully plant, grow, and care for impatiens.

Shade Loving Perennials

Ornamental Gardens

21 Shade Loving Perennials For Zone 6 Shade Gardens

Looking for some perennial plants for a shady area of your garden, and live in hardiness zone 6? Perhaps you are starting a new shade garden? Either way, finding the right plants for areas that don't naturally get a lot of sun is important when planting in the shade. In this article, you'll learn about our favorite cold-hardy plants that are perfect for hardiness zone 6.

Grow String of Turtles

Cacti & Succulents

How to Plant, Grow, and Care For String of Turtles Plants

If you are considering adding a string of turtles houseplant to your indoor garden collection, there's some important factors to consider. These particular plants make wonderful houseplants, but they need to have the right growing conditions in order to thrive. In this article, gardening expert Madison Moulton guides you through each step of how to plant, grow, and care for string of turtles plants.

Blue Hydrangea Varieties

Shrubs

12 Blue Hydrangea Varieties Bursting With Color

Thinking of planting blue hydrangea but aren't sure which variety to choose from? The good news is that you have plenty of different options to choose from! In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago examines her favorite blue hydrangea varieties to plant in your home garden space!

Shrubs for Shade Gardens

Shrubs

31 Shrubs For Shade Gardens and Shady Areas

Do you need some shrubs for shady areas of your garden? Perhaps you are creating an entire shade garden but aren't sure which shrubs to plant? The good news is, there are plenty of shade loving options, no matter your hardiness zone or geographic location. In this article, we look at our favorite shade-loving shrubs.

Purple Perennial Flowers

Flowers

41 Purple Perennial Flowers With Names and Pictures

Looking for some purple perennial flowers to add some color to your flower garden this season? Finding the right balance of color for your flower garden is important to almost every gardener, especially when you have so many options available to choose from. In this article, we take a look at our favorite purple perennial flowers that you can plant in your garden this season.