Gardening

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

Zucchini vs. Summer Squash

Vegetables

Zucchini vs. Summer Squash: Are They The Same? What’s The Difference?

Comparing Zucchini vs. Summer Squash as your next garden plant, but aren't sure what the difference is between them? Maybe you are curious why you've heard the two terms used interchangeably? In this article, gardening expert Madison Moulton goes through the basics between these two plants, and what you can expect from both if you plant them in your garden.

Globe Thistle

Flowers

Globe Thistle: How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Echinops

If you are looking for a beautifully unique blue flower that adds some variety to your garden, look no further than the globe thistle. This unique plant has some strikingly beautiful blue flowers, and is fairly easy to care for depending on your hardiness zone. In this article, gardening expert Madison Moulton walks through how to plant, grow, and care for this amazing plant.

Grape Hyacinth

Flowers

How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Grape Hyacinth

Thinking of planting grape hyacinth in your garden, or around your home? This beautiful flowering plant can be something different and unique, that's not commonly seen amongst gardens around the globe. In this article, gardening expert Madison Moulton examines how to plant, grow, and care for grape hyacinth.

Dwarf Meyer Lemon Trees

Fruits

How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Dwarf Meyer Lemon Trees

Dwarf meyer lemon trees can make excellent fruit tree companions for your garden, in the right climate and hardiness zone. In this article, recreational gardener Jason White walks through every step you'll need to take in order to successfully plant, grow, and care for dwarf meyer lemon trees in your garden.

pink peonies

Flowers

37 Different Pink Peonies to Grow This Season

Are you looking for some pink peonies to add to your flower garden this season, but aren't quite sure where to start? These popular flowers can be intimidating due to the sheer amount you have to choose from. In this article, certified master gardener Laura Elsner looks at her favorite varieties of Pink Peonies, with names and pictures of each.

A shot of white flower blooms and stems of a caraway plant

Herbs

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Caraway

Caraway is an interesting herb. Its roots are edible vegetables, young leaves can be used in salads, and for patient gardeners, the seeds are the most flavorful. Ann McCarron explores this tasty herb and gives you everything you need to grow it at home.

An area of the garden with petunia companions, including tall spikes with blue flowers and other blooms win different shades of red and pink

Flowers

21 Companion Plants to Grow With Petunias This Season

Are you looking for some companion plants to grow alongside your garden petunias this season? There are many different petunia companions to choose from, depending on your hardiness zone. In this article, gardening expert Paige Foley looks at her favirote plants to pair with petunias.

A shot of a composition of leaves and flowers that showcase growing alfalfa

Herbs

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Alfalfa

A stand of growing alfalfa can be a future-rich nutrient for the soil or fodder for local livestock. It also makes an excellent addition to salads. Kendra Meador explains how to grow alfalfa yourself.

An overhead shot of a developing shiso plant

Herbs

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Shiso

Shiso, sometimes called the beefsteak plant, is a common seasoning in Asian cuisine. As a member of the mint family, it grows similarly. Kaleigh Brillon explores this species, how to grow and use it.

A shot of spiky fruits and branches of the durian tree

Trees

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Durian Tree

The durian tree produces giant, spiky fruits that have a distinctive, pungent aroma and are popular throughout Asia. This large tree can also be grown in the US in certain climates. Sarah Jay shares care tips.

A person wearing blue gloves using pruning shears to harvest lovage plant from a healthy green bush

Herbs

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Lovage

Lovage is an incredible herb with loads of uses in the home and the kitchen. Every part of the lovage plant is edible, so why isn't it more popular? Ann McCarron explains how to grow this lovely herb in your garden and how to use it.