Gardening

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

lilacs in containers

Shrubs

14 Tips For Growing Beautiful Lilacs in Pots or Containers

If you are thinking of planting a lilac shrub in a pot or container, there are several important factors you'll need to remember for a successful planting. In this article, certified master gardener Liz Jaros walks through 14 of her top tips for growing lilacs in pots or containers this season!

hydrangea varieties

Shrubs

71 Different Types of Hydrangea To Plant This Season

Thinking of planting some hydrangeas this season, but don't know where to start? There are many different types of hydrangea varieties you can plant in your garden. In this article, we take a look at some of our favotite hydrangea varieties, as well as the hardiness zones that they do the best in.

Morning Glories Annual, Biennial, or Perennial Plants

Vines

Are Morning Glories Annual, Biennial, or Perennial Plants?

Thinking of adding some morning glories to your garden but want to know if they are annual, biennial, or perennial before you do? It's important to understand what type of plant you are adding to your garden before you start planting. In this article, we take a look at morning glories, and if they will come back each year or need to be re-planted each season.

An area occupied by Kurapia ground cover, showing small heads of flowers protruding from vivid green leaves

Ground Cover

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Kurapia

Kurapia is a pretty, flowering ground cover often used to control soil erosion. It can be used as an alternative for lawns and is a perennial in most areas. Kelli Klein discusses this fascinating drought-tolerant plant and how to use it in the garden.

deer hostas

Shrubs

Do Deer Eat Hostas? Will They Attract Deer to My Garden?

Are you thinking of planting some hostas this season, but want to make sure they won't end up as deer chow before you start? In this article, certified master gardener and hosta enthusiast Laura Elsner walks through what you can expect from your local deer population if you decide to start adding hostas to your garden this season.

drought tolerant vines

Vines

17 Drought Tolerant Climbing Vines For Dry Climate Gardens

Thinking of adding some vines to your garden this season, but need to make sure they are suitable for drier climates? There are quite a few vines that are surprisingly drought tolerant and can grow in even the most arid environments. In this article, we look at our favorite drought tolerant climbing vines, with names and pictures of each!

A shot of a composition of clusters of purple flowers alongside other foliage, showcasing lilac companion plants

Shrubs

Lilac Companion Plants: 13 Plants to Grow With Lilacs

Are you looking for some plants to add next to the lilacs in your garden this season? There are actually a number of different plants that will pair quite well with lilacs! In this article, certified master gardener Liz Jaros looks at her favorite plants to stick next to your lilacs this season!

dwarf hydrangea

Shrubs

17 Dwarf Hydrangea Varieties You Can Plant This Season

Thinking about adding some dwarf hydrangea plants to your garden this season, but aren't quite sure which type to plant? Finding the right hydrangea tht's a bit small and more compact, can really make a difference depending on the size of your planting space. In this article, gardening expert and hydrangea enthusiast Jill Drago examines her favorite types of dwarf hydrangea.

full sun perennials zone 8

Ornamental Gardens

15 Full Sun Perennials For Hardiness Zone 8

If you live in USDA hardiness zone 8, you likely get plenty of sunshine, and humidity depending on what part of the zone you are in. That means it's important to pick the right type of perennials that can withstand both humidity and plenty of sunshine. In this article, we take a look at our favorite full sun perennials for gardens in hardiness zone 8!

Drought Tolerant Annual Zinnia Flower

Flowers

15 Drought Tolerant Annual Flowers For Dry Climate Gardens

Do you live in a dry climate and can't seem to keep flowers alive? Perhaps you are planting the wrong flowers in your garden! There are plenty of flowers on an annual life cycle that can grow well in climates with less access to water. In this article, we look at our favorite annual flowers that thrive in dry climates with minimal moisture!