Gardening

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

Reddish orange and pink hibiscus blooms in garden

Shrubs

When Does Hibiscus Bloom and How Long Do They Last?

Are you unsure how long you can expect your hibiscus blooms to last this season, or when you can expect to see their first beautiful flowers? In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss examines the bloom times of hibiscus plants, and how long you can expect their blooms to actually last.

A shot of red flowers of an evergreen shrub called pineleaf penstemon

Flowers

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Pineleaf Penstemon

Pineleaf penstemon (Penstemon pinifolius) is a perennial, evergreen shrub that can handle dry, hot climates! It is a wonderful, low-maintenance, drought-tolerant addition to a garden. Kelli Klein presents an in-depth growing guide with everything you need to grow it.

A close-up shot of a developing deciduous shrub showcasing its leaves and flowers, called hummingbird bush

Flowers

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Hummingbird Bush

Known as hummingbird bush for attracting hummingbirds, Anisacanthus quadrifidus var. wrightii is a native deciduous shrub with vibrant red to orange flowers. This low-maintenance bush adds pops of color in a garden, and is easy to grow. Kelli Klein will explain all you need to grow these pretty shrubs.

Gardener with blue gloves transplanting red rose shrubs into a garden location.

Flowers

How and When to Transplant Rose Bushes

Is your rose in a less-than-ideal spot? Roses can be successfully transplanted, but when and how you do it will affect the outcome. In this article, expert gardener and rose enthusiast Danielle Sherwood explains the best time for moving a rose and some steps to ensure a successful start in its new home.

Flowers

30 Flowers to Start From Seed in April

Are you thinking of growing some flowers from seed in the month of April? There are many different flowers to choose from as spring begins to arrive for many hardiness zones. In this article, gardening expert Kelli Klein shares some of her favorite flowers to plant in the month of April!

roses annual or perennial

Flowers

Are Roses Considered Annual, Biennial or Perennial Shrubs?

Interested in planting some roses in your garden, but wondering if they’ll come back every year? Roses are a timeless flower, providing beauty, fragrance, and color to gardens from formal to cottage. In this article, we help you understand the difference between annual, biennial, and perennial plants, and how the life cycle of roses will play out in your garden!