Gardening

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

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Flowers

15 Perennials You Can Plant This October

Thinking of putting some perennials in the ground this October? There are plenty of perennials you can plant, depending on your hardiness zone. In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago looks at her favorite perennial plants to settle into your garden in the month of October.

This breathtaking landscape features a vibrant, green vista adorned with a diverse array of shrubs. These shrubs vary in size and shape, creating a captivating tapestry of textures and shades that harmoniously come together to paint a beautiful natural scene.

Shrubs

27 Evergreen Shrubs That Look Good Year-Round

Planning your garden around an evergreen foundation is a great way to maintain year-round interest in the landscape. Here are some of our favorite evergreen shrubs that make a stunning backdrop for showier plants during the warmer months while still looking nice in the colder ones.

A close-up exhibits the intricate process of hand-pollinating a zucchini flower using a gentle paintbrush. The brush's bristles lightly touch the flower's center, transferring pollen with precision and care.

Edible

How to Hand-Pollinate Squash

If you see plenty of flowers on your squash plants but no fruit, you may have a pollination problem. Gardening expert Madison Moulton teaches you how to take matters into your own hands and hand-pollinate your squash plants in four easy steps.

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Fruits

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Banana Plants

Whether you’re growing them indoors for their tropical foliage or outdoors to harvest the delicious fruits, banana plants are wonderfully rewarding additions to any tropical garden. Gardening expert Madison Moulton discusses her first-hand tips for reaping the most from your banana plants.

In this perennial ornamental landscape, decorative grasses and plants are showcased, boasting an array of colors, including brown, white, and purple. These botanical wonders come in various sizes, adding depth and diversity to the garden design.

Ornamental Gardens

How to Grow Your Own Pocket Prairie in 9 Steps

Do you have a sunny plot of land you’d like to convert into a native prairie habitat? A pocket prairie is a mini prairie habitat that can support native plants and plenty of pollinators. It’s easy to create a beautiful pocket prairie as part of your home landscape. In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen introduces nine tips for starting your own pocket prairie.

The beautiful, feathery inflorescences of Pink Muhly Grass sway in the wind.

Ornamental Gardens

15 Plants to Grow in a Pocket Prairie

Are you ready to grow a miniature prairie habitat in your own yard? A pocket prairie is a great way to create a beautiful garden, incorporate native plants into your landscape, and support pollinators. In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen will introduce 15 fabulous plants to include in a pocket prairie habitat.

A lush green lawn glistens under the radiant sunlight, creating a serene and inviting atmosphere. The blades of grass sway gently, promising a relaxing outdoor experience.

Ornamental Gardens

The 13 Best Grass Types for Your Lawn

Are you overwhelmed with the large selection of grass seeds when you walk into your garden center? Choosing the right type of grass for your lawn can be tricky. In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago will break down 13 types of grass for your lawn and help you decide which might be best for you.

A monarch butterfly, adorned with delicate white spots, lands on a cluster of vibrant orange native milkweed flowers. The glossy, curled leaves of the flowers add an extra layer of texture to this charming scene in nature's symphony.

Flowers

21 Species of Native Milkweed for Attracting Butterflies

Milkweed is a beautiful genus of plants that are of great importance to pollinators, and especially to the Monarch butterfly. In this article, gardening expert and pollinator enthusiast Melissa Strauss shares some of her favorite species of Milkweed plants that are native to the United States.

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Fruits

How to Grow and Harvest Blackberries in Your Garden

If you are considering adding blackberries to your home garden this season, you've come to the right place! Garden grown blackberries can be equally rewarding and delicious! In this article, gardening expert and farmer Taylor Sievers walks through each step you'll need to follow for a bountiful blackberry harvest this season!

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Vegetables

How To Plant, Grow, and Care For Carrots in Your Garden

Carrots are one of the most popular vegetables in gardens around the world. But to get the perfect harvest, you need the perfect formula of soil conditions, climate, watering schedule, and more. In this article, gardening expert and farm owner Taylor Sievers examines how to plant, grow, and care for carrots in your garden.