Gardening

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

vines with white flowers

Vines

21 Vines and Climbing Plants With White Flowers

Thinking of adding a white flowering vine to your garden, but aren't quite sure where you should start? There are many vines that sport showy white blooms, and many will climb rapidly without much maintenance. IN this article, we look at our favorite white flowering vines to help you find the best fit for your garden!

A shot of a developing plant called Pinon tree

Trees

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for the Pinon Tree

The pinon tree is a lovely pine species that produces delicious, edible pine nuts. It is native to the southern US and has been used as a staple food for centuries. Kelli Klein covers the ins and outs of growing this unusual nut tree.

epsom salt for tomatoes

Vegetables

Is Epsom Salt Good or Bad For Tomato Plants?

Trying to figure out if you should put some Epsom salt on your tomatoes in your garden this season, but aren't sure if Epsom salt is good or bad for tomatoes? In this article, suburban homesteader and gardening expert Merideth Cohrs examines the controversial topic of using Epsom salt when growing tomatoes.

Spring Hydrangea Care Tips

Shrubs

11 Tips For Spring Hydrangea Care This Season

Spring hydrangea care is a bit different than other seasons. In spring, you are working to get your hydrangeas to rebloom, and encourage their prolific flower growth. In this article, gardening expert and hydrangea enthusiast Jill Drago walks through her top tips for spring hydrangea care.

shade perennials for zone 8

Ornamental Gardens

26 Shade Loving Perennials For Zone 8 Shade Gardens

Looking for some perennials that can survive in the shade despite zone 8's hotter temperatures? There are actually plenty of shade perennials that can do quite well, regardless of which section of hardiness zone 8 you reside in. In this article, we take a look at our favorite perennials for shadier areas of your garden.

Helleborus Hybridus Black Flower

Flowers

11 Reasons We Love Hellebore Hybrids With Black Blooms

If you've seen pictures of hellebore hybrids on social media, or other places online, you've probably caught yourself wondering: should I add these to my garden? If you are creating a colorful perennial garden, the answer oftentimes is a resounding yes! In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago walks through her favorite reasons to plant hellebore hybrids with beautiful black flowers in your garden this season!

lungwort

Flowers

How to Plant, Grow and Care For Lungwort

Looking to add some Lungwort to your garden? These beautiful perennials can make a wonderful shade garden addition, or low-growing ground cover plant. In this article, certified master gardener Laura Elsner shares all you need to know about growing Lungwort in your garden, including plant maintenance and care tips.

shade garden containers

Shrubs

17 Tips For Container Gardening in The Shade

Thinking of using some containers in your shade garden but aren't quite sure where to start? Using containers or pots in shady areas can be a great way to transform lesser used spaces. In this article, certified master gardener Laura Elsner gives you her top tips for using pots or containers in the shade this season.

hibiscus varieties

Shrubs

41 Different Types of Hibiscus Varieties For Your Garden

Planting hibiscus in your garden can be a challenge if you don't know what type of hibiscus to plant! There are many different varieties, with different colored flowers that can grow across many different hardiness zones. In this article, we examine our favorite types of hibiscus varieties for your home or garden space!

Monkshood flowers

Flowers

How to Plant, Grow and Care For Monkshood

Monkshood flowers are strikingly beautiful, and can be the star of almost any shade garden. In this article, certified master gardener Laura Elsner teaches you everything you need to know about Monkshood flowers, including tips for both maintenance and care.