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 Coneflower blooming in the garden up close

Flowers

When Should You Plant Coneflower Seeds This Season?

Are you thinking of planting coneflowers by seed in your garden? These popular perennials will come back each season if properly planted and cared for. In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago shares the best time to start planting coneflower seeds in your flowerbeds this season!

Gardenia blooming in garden with white flowers.

Flowers

11 Tips for Longer Lasting Gardenia Blooms

Are you looking to maximize the bloom production of your gardenias? With as lovely as these plants smell, most gardenia owners want their flowers to stick around as long as possible. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares her top tips for longer lasting gardenia blooms this season!

Pink roses climbing on a trellis in the garden

Flowers

31 Beautiful Climbing Roses for Trellises and Arbors

Are you considering adding a climbing rose to your garden? Climbing roses add drama and romance and make the most of vertical space. In this article, gardening expert and rose enthusiast Danielle Sherwood shares 31 of her top climbing roses to fit all garden styles, with names and pictures of each!

Bright pink rose growing in garden with light pink petals and streaks

Flowers

15 Tips For Growing Beautiful Roses This Season

Getting started growing roses can be intimidating. Luckily, their fussy reputation is exaggerated! Armed with knowledge of their basic needs, any gardener can grow beautiful roses. In this article, gardening expert and rose enthusiast Danielle Sherwood shares 15 of her top tips for gorgeous blooming roses!

ponytail palm

Trees

How to Plant, Grow and Care For Ponytail Palm Trees

Thinking of growing ponytail palm trees indoors but aren't sure where to start? These popular indoor palms make lovely houseplants. In this article, gardening expert and houseplant enthusiast Madison Moulton shares everything you need to know about Ponytail Palms, including their maintenance and care.

orange roses

Flowers

13 Beautiful Orange Rose Varieties for Vibrant Garden Color

Are you drawn to the energy and vibrancy of orange in the garden? If you want a garden full of optimistic orange, there are some stunning roses you need to check out! In this article, expert gardener and rose enthusiast Danielle Sherwood shares her top orange roses for beautiful and lively garden color.

Perennial flowers growing in Wisconsin garden with bright pink blooms.

Flowers

21 Flowering Perennials For Wisconsin Gardens

Wisconsin gardens need hardy plants that can be resilient through bitter cold winters and warm, humid summers. If you've decided to add some perennials to your garden in Wisconsin, there are a number of plants to choose from. In this article, gardening expert Liz Jaros shares her favorite flowering perennials you can add to your garden this season.

pink hibiscus

Shrubs

13 Different Pink Hibiscus Varieties For Bright Garden Color

If you are looking to brighten up your garden, there are few flowering shrubs that will achieve that as well as a pink hibiscus. There are many different hibiscus varieties that have pink blooms and each has different growth needs. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares her favorite Pink Hibiscus varieties with names and pictures of each!

Ground cover thyme plant growing instead of grass in lawn

Ground Cover

11 Ground Cover Plants That Can Replace Your Grass

Are you looking for a ground cover to add to your garden instead of grass? There are a number of different ground cover plants that can substitute for grass, depending on your climate. In this article, gardening expert Madison Mouldon shares her favorite ground covers that can replace grass, help pollinators, and look fantastic in your garden.

rose growth stages

Flowers

Rose Growth Stages: How Fast Do Roses Grow?

Are you wondering how long it will take your rose seedling or bare-root plant to grow into a large, blooming bush? Roses grow quite quickly, but there is a lot of variability depending on variety and age at transplanting. In this article, gardening expert and rose enthusiast Danielle Sherwood walks you through the stages of a rose’s growth cycle.

Garden crops being direct sown in garden. Squash, beets and carrots all growing in the dirt.

Vegetables

11 Vegetables That Are Perfect For Direct Sowing in Spring

Are you intent on direct sowing seeds into your vegetable garden or raised garden beds this season? There are a number of different crops that prefer to be sown directly into the ground, especially in the spring. In this article, gardening expert and former organic farmer Logan Hailey shares her favorite crops to add to direct sow into your garden this season.