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

drought tolerant ground cover

Ground Cover

17 Hardy & Drought Tolerant Ground Cover Plants

Looking to add some ground cover to your garden, but want to make sure that it doesn't require consistent watering? There are many drought tolerant ground covers, so picking just one can be a challenge. In this article, we look at some of our favorites, with names and pictures of each!

zone 7 shade perennials

Ornamental Gardens

21 Shade Friendly Perennials For Zone 7 Shade Gardens

Creating a shade garden in USDA hardiness zone 7? It can be difficult to find the perfect perennial plants due to the climate variability in hardiness zone 7 which covers many different states in the US. In this article, we take a look at some of our favorite perennials for hardiness zone 7, whether you are creating a shade garden or just need some perennials to plant in a shady area.

peony blooming tips

Flowers

11 Tips For Beautiful Peony Blooms This Season

Did you plant some peonies this season, but want to find out how to get the most out of their blooms? These prolific bloomers can be the star of any garden, with proper care. In this article, certified master gardener and peony enthusiast Laura Elsner walks through her top tips for big, beautiful, and blooming peonies!

lilac varieties

Shrubs

Lilac Varieties: 25 Different Types of Lilac Cultivars

Trying to decide what lilac variety to plant this season, but can't pick without a little help? Lilacs have over 25 species, with thousands of cultivars, so it can be hard to settle in and pick the perfect shrub. In this article, certified master gardener Liz Jarosz shares her favorite lilac cultivars you can plant in your garden this season.

hydrangeas zone 9

Shrubs

Can You Grow Hydrangeas in Hardiness Zone 9?

Planning on adding some hydrangeas to your garden, but aren't sure if they can cut it in the heat of hardiness zone 9? These popular perennial shrubs can be a bit picky as they grow, especially in warmer climates. In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago examines if you can grow hydrangeas in hardiness zone 9, despite the heat.

A close-up shot of a pile of rutabaga plant in a wooden container

Vegetables

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Rutabaga

The rutabaga plant looks like a giant yellowish-brown turnip, but these "swedes" are slightly different. They are sweeter than a turnip, can be cooked like a potato, and eaten raw in a salad. Kaleigh Brillon explains the growing tips and more.

deer resistant perennials

Flowers

27 Deer Resistant Perennial Plants For Your Garden

Thinking of adding some perennials to your garden, but live in a place where deer roam freely? Fear not! There are are actually a number of different perennials that deer will avoid. In this article, certified master gardener Laura Elsner shares her favorite deer-resistant perennials that you can add to your garden!

Shrubs

29 Beautiful Shrubs With Orange Flowers

Thinking of adding some orange flowering shrubs to your home garden? There are many different types of bushes that display orange blooms when in season, so picking the right one can be a challenge. In this article, we take a deeper look at our favorites, with names and pictures of each!

full sun perennials zone 10

Ornamental Gardens

15 Full Sun Perennials For Hardiness Zone 10

Do you live in USDA Hardiness zone 10, and need a few perennial plants that can handle full sun conditions? Whether you live in a more arid or humid part of this zone, there are many different perennial plants that can handle sunny conditions. In this article, we take a look at our favorite hardy plants that can withstand the sun in hotter climates.

Growing Tomatos From Seed

Vegetables

How to Grow Tomatoes From Seed in 7 Simple Steps

Growing tomatoes from seed can be more of a challenge than if you buy starts from a local nursery or farm. It takes a bit longer, and quite a bit can go wrong if you do things incorrectly. In this article, gardening expert and homesteader Merideth Corhs walks through each step you'll need to follow in order to successfully grow tomatoes from seed.

Cold Hardy Succulents

Cacti & Succulents

18 Cold Hardy Succulents For Cool Climates

Looking to add some succulents to your garden, but aren't sure which plants will tolerate cooler weather? There are a number of different cold-hardy succulents that can handle cooler temperatures. In this article, gardening expert Paige Foley shares her favorite succulents that will thrive in colder hardiness zones.

Cabbage Variety in Garden

Vegetables

Cabbage Varieties: 21 Different Types of Cabbage Cultivars

If you are planning on adding some cabbage to your garden this season, picking the right variety can be a challenge. There are many different types of cabbage you can choose from, so how do you pick? In this article, gardening expert Logan Hailey examines her favorite types of cabbage to grow in your garden this season!