Gardening

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

Fenugreek plant appearing vibrant and green, having countless leaves placed in a sunny area with significant light

Herbs

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Fenugreek Plant

The fenugreek plant produces lovely leaves and seeds used culinarily around the world. Also called methi, this useful plant is easy to grow with the correct care. Ann McCarron will take you through an in-depth guide exploring its growing requirements and uses.

Dahlias in pots hanging on a balcony, appearing to have lovely deep green leaves with other plants nearby

Flowers

11 Tips For Growing Beautiful Dahlias in Pots or Containers

Thinking of planting some Dahlias in pots or containers, but aren't quite sure where to start? Getting your Dahlias to grow in pots is a bit of an art form. In this article, certified master gardener Liz Jaros takes you through her top tips for beautiful dahila blooms in pots or containers this season!

A close-up shot of a composition of clusters of purple colored flowers

Shrubs

17 Beautiful Shrubs with Purple Flowers

Thinking of adding some purple flowering shrubs to your home garden? There are many different options when considering a bush with purple flowers to add to your home garden. Many of them are quite hardy, and will require minimal maintenance. In this article, we look at some of our favorite purple flowering shrubs for your home garden.

clematis varieties

Vines

Clematis Varieties: 39 Different Types of Clematis

Clematis can be a beautiful addition to just about any garden. They are easy to grow, and have massively beautiful blooms that different shades of color to any garden space. But which type of clematis should you grow? There are many different clematis varieties, and many of them can accent your garden in different ways. In this article, we take a deeper look at our favorite types of clematis cultivars to help you decide which might be best to plant this season!

A close-up shot of a small composition of vibrant pink flowers with creamy yellow, spiky centers, showcasing peony varieties

Flowers

Peony Varieties: 40 Different Types of Peony Cultivars

Thinking of planting some peonies, but aren't sure which ones to plant? There are many different types of peonies, that have different colors and growing conditions. In this article, certified master gardener Laura Elsner walks through her favorite peony varieties to add to your garden this season.

Are Dahlias Annual, Biennial, or Perennial Flowers

Flowers

Are Dahlias Annual, Biennial, or Perennial Flowers?

Dahlias are some of the most popular ornamental flowers these days, and with good reason. Their vivid blooms make them an extremely attractive option for many flower gardeners looking for a new flower to plant. But will you be replanting them every season? Are Dahlias annuals, biennials or perennials? The answer is "it depends." Let's take a look in more detail before you head off to buy some dahlia tubers this season.

Annual Flower in Garden

Flowers

81 Annual Flowers With Names and Pictures

Picking the right flowers to add to your garden can be a challenge, especially with so many available. Annual flowers, are a type of flower that will bloom for one season, and need replanting the following year. Planting a mixture of annuals gives you plenty of flexibility in changing up how your garden looks every season. In this article, we examine our favorite annual flowers that you can plant in your garden.

A close-up shot of a composition of vibrant purple colored flowers of an aromatic plant, which showcases if a lavender is an annual or perennial

Herbs

The Secret to Growing Lavender as a Perennial

Thinking of planting some lavender this season, but aren't sure if it will be a one year plant, or if it will come back next season? This is actually a common question many first-time lavender gardeners have. In this article, organic gardening expert and lavender enthusiast Logan Hailey examines if lavender is annual, biennial, or perennial.

Vegetables

Plant, Grow, and Care for Winged Bean

The winged bean is an unusual variety that produces tender pods, edible leaves, and more. Also known as a dragon bean, these beans are rich in protein. Kelli Klein presents an in-depth guide to explore its care.

blue flowering shrubs

Shrubs

Blue Flowering Shrubs: 17 Blue Flower Bushes For Your Garden

Are you thinking of adding some blue flowering shrubs to your home garden? There are a number of different bushes with blue flowers to choose from when picking out a new shrub for your home garden space. In this article, we take a deeper look at our favorites, with names and pictures of each!

A close-up and overhead shot of a composition of leaves with creamy-white edges alongside rows of red Tulip flowers, showcasing hosta companions

Shrubs

27 Hosta Companion Plants For Shady Garden Areas

Hostas are extremely versatile plants, and can add some lovely ground cover to your yard or garden. But what plants grow best with them in the garden? Which ones look the best together? In this article, certified master gardener and hosta enthusiast Laura Elsner examines the best companion plants for hostas in your garden.

Grown Coleus Plant

Shrubs

How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Coleus Plants

Coleus is a versatile shrub, that grows well in shady areas/ Some varieties that can grow quite well in sunny spaces. Growing coleus in your garden can provide that additional "pop" of color that you may be missing. In this article, certified master gardener and coleus enthusiast Laura Elsner teaches you how to plant, grow, and care for coleus!