Gardening

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

Hyacinth flowers growing on the ground blooming in many different colors.

Flowers

How to Plant, Grow and Care For Hyacinth Flowers

If you are looking for an early blooming perennial to add to your garden, Hyacinths might be the perfect plant for you! Hyacinths are a popular garden flower for a number of different reasons. In this article, certified master gardener Liz Jaros shares the proper steps for growing hyacinth in your garden, including maintenance and care.

roses for beginners

Flowers

21 Low Maintenance Roses for Beginners

Love roses, but always thought they’re too difficult to grow? Roses have an undeserved fussy reputation due to the fragile hybrid teas favored by exhibition growers. For those new to gardening or who prefer low-maintenance plants, there are plenty of easy-care, beautiful roses that you can grow! In this article, we look at our favorite easy to grow rose varieties, with names and pictures of each!

Pink and peach colored rose growing in the shade in a garden.

Flowers

33 Beautiful Roses That Thrive in the Shade

Do you have a shady garden? You can still plant roses! While most roses love full sun, some varieties do well in lower light conditions. In this article, gardening expert and rose enthusiast Danielle Sherwood shares 31 of her top rose picks for blooming in the shade.

Propagate Succulents From Cuttings or a Single Leaf

Cacti & Succulents

How to Propagate Succulents from Cuttings or Leaves

Are you trying to propagate your succulent plants but aren't quite sure where to start? Many succulents can be propagated from a single leaf if you follow the proper steps. In this article, gardening expert Madison Moulton walks through all the necessary steps to propagate your succulents from leaf cuttings.

A small composition of agastache aurantiaca in a well lit area outdoors

Flowers

How to Plant, Grow, And Care for Agastache Aurantiaca

Agastache aurantiaca is a powerful pollinator plant that brings all the hummingbirds to your garden. Small varieties make an excellent border, while the taller types are excellent as a backdrop in a butterfly garden. Kelli Klein provides these top tips for growing hummingbird mint at home.

Rosemary in containers ready for garden planting

Herbs

How to Plant, Grow and Care For Rosemary

Are you thinking of adding a new herb to your garden this season? Whether growing rosemary indoors or in an outdoor herb garden, these popular plants are quite hardy, and their care is straightforward. In this article, gardening expert and former organic farmer Logan Hailey takes a deeper look at everything you need to know about growing rosemary in your garden this season.

transplant lavender

Herbs

How and When to Transplant Lavender Plants

If you bought lavender starts or grew seedlings this year, you'll need to transplant them when they are ready to be planted in the ground. But when should you do it, and how is it done? In this article, gardening expert and former organic lavender farmer Logan Hailey shares the easiest way to transplant lavender into your garden this season.

Bearded iris with yellow and white flower colors blooming in sun

Flowers

35 Different Types of Iris Cultivars For Your Flowerbeds

Thinking of growing some iris flowers in your flowerbeds this season, but aren't sure where to start? There are many different types of iris you can grow, depending on your hardiness zone. In this article, certified master gardener Liz Jaros shares her favorite iris cultivars you can grow in your garden this season.

edibles in perennial garden

Vegetables

12 Ways to Add Edible Plants to Perennial Gardens

Planting a perennial garden is a joy in and of itself. But something that can make your perennial garden even more interesting is adding some edible plants to your ornamental display. In this article, certified master gardener Laura Elsener shares some of her creative ideas on how to add edible plants to your perennial garden this season.

Red and White Heirloom Rose Growing in Garden

Flowers

22 Popular Heirloom Roses to Grow This Season

Do you love the fragrance and romance of Old Garden Roses? With rich history and enduring beauty, these historic heirlooms add an element of tradition to the landscape. In this article, gardening expert and rose enthusiast Danielle Sherwood shares some of the most enchanting heirloom roses that deserve a spot in your garden.

Bright Red Rose Growing in Container

Flowers

15 Tips For Growing Beautiful Roses in Pots or Containers

Would you love to grow roses, but don’t have the garden space? Many roses grow beautifully in pots and containers, an ideal solution for making the most of limited room and increasing design flexibility. In this article, gardening expert and rose enthusiast Danielle Sherwood shares her top tips for growing beautiful roses in pots or containers!