Gardening

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

A close-up shot of dark purple flowers and aromatic leaves of the siam queen basil

Herbs

How to Plant, Grow, and Care For ‘Siam Queen’ Basil

'Siam Queen' Thai basil is wonderfully aromatic and has a delightfully spicy kick. If you want basil with a little something extra, it’s an excellent addition to your herb garden. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss discusses how to grow and care for this tasty herb.

Growing a mango tree in a sunny garden, with thin curving branches, heavy with clusters of ripe golden-yellow fruits hanging among glossy green leaves.

Fruits

How Fast Do Mango Trees Grow?

Are you wondering how long you'll have to wait for your mango tree to produce sweet and delicious fruit? If you want to know how long it will take for your tree to grow, we have the info you're looking for. Join Florida gardener Melissa Strauss to talk about how fast mango trees grow.

In grayish pots placed in the garden shade, creeping stems with soft, slightly sticky leaves support wide, trumpet-shaped blooms with gently ruffled edges, white with a soft pinkish hue at the centers.

Flowers

How to Grow Petunias in the Shade: 5 Tips for Big Blooms

Petunias are typically considered sun-loving plants, but with the right techniques, you can grow these versatile flowers in shadier spots. Gardening expert Madison Moulton shares 5 essential tips for coaxing spectacular blooms from petunias planted in less-than-ideal light conditions.

Bushy, low-growing hidcote lavender plant bears fragrant, velvety purple flowers that stand above narrow, muted green leaves.

Herbs

How to Plant, Grow, and Care For ‘Hidcote’ Lavender

Elegant and aromatic, there are few replacements for lavender in the garden or the kitchen. Pollinators and people love the scent of this charming Mediterranean native. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to discuss how to grow and care for 'Hidcote' lavender.

A captivating juxtaposition of deep purple, velvety leaves with prominent veins and bright, glossy green foliage, punctuated by small clusters of delicate purple flowers, showcasing unusual basil varieties.

Herbs

9 Unusual Basil Varieties to Plant This Spring

Basil is a favorite summer herb for its bundles of tender leaves, bright flavor, and easy growth. The more you harvest, the greater the rewards. Join garden expert Katherine Rowe in distinctive and unusual basil varieties to add culinary flair and ornament to liven up the edible landscape.

A gardener working on woody lavender plants, using a tool to cut back the bush

Herbs

How to Rejuvenate Woody Lavender Shrubs

Growing lavender doesn't have to be difficult; it's really quite simple. However, without proper care, the plants can become woody over time. Follow along as gardening expert Melissa Strauss explains how to rejuvenate your woody lavender plant so it will bloom again.

Thick, upright reddish-green rhubarb stalks emerge from the soil, topped with large, deeply veined crinkled green leaves, ready to be divided.

Fruits

How and When to Divide Rhubarb: 9 Pro Tips

Perennial rhubarb thrives year to year without much care. After many years of thriving, it’ll form a large, knobby rhizome below the soil. You can dig the plant out, separate the roots, and plant the new divisions throughout your garden. Learn how to divide your rhubarb with these nine pro tips from seasoned grower Jerad Bryant.

Close-up of ripe, bright red, small, round shaped cherry varieties for pie hanging from a tree branch.

Fruits

9 Best Cherry Varieties For Pie

Cherry pie season is within sight. Grow your own pie cherries at home for the flavorful rewards come summer - unbeatable fresh from the garden. Tart cherries bring other benefits, too, like attracting pollinators, delicate blooms, and cross-pollination with sweet cherry types. Enjoy the bounty with the best cherries for pie with gardening expert Katherne Rowe.

In the sunny porch garden, large terracotta pots stand in a row with lush, brightly blooming, low-maintenance Hydrangea shrubs, bearing large pink blossoms among green foliage.

Shrubs

11 Low-Maintenance Shrubs to Grow in Pots and Containers

Potted shrubs make a lasting impression with sizeable presence and seasons of dynamic color, form, and foliage. A low-maintenance selection in the right spot means less frequent gardener intervention. Garden expert Katherine Rowe outlines easy-care shrubs ready for container culture, whether short-term or for the long haul.