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A line of triangular arborvitae trees stretches along the roadside, their lush green foliage creating a natural barrier. In the distance, a serene cloudy sky paints the backdrop, adding depth to the peaceful rural scene.

Trees

How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Arborvitae

Arborvitae are all the rage for adding a luxurious living fenceline to your landscaping. But what are the care requirements, and how easy or difficult are they to grow? Gardening expert Kelli Klein walks you through the steps to provide optimal growing conditions for your arborvitae hedge.

native plants spring. Close-up of a flowering Echinacea purpurea plant in a spring sunny garden. Echinacea purpurea, commonly known as Purple Coneflower, boasts striking daisy-like flowers with prominent, raised centers surrounded by vivid, purple petals that gracefully reflex downward.

Ornamental Gardens

21 Native Plants to Sow in Spring

It’s never too late or too early to sow some wildflower seeds, but spring is an ideal time to start many native plants from seed. There are some beautiful flowers and grasses that you can start early in the spring and even enjoy flowers in the first year. In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen introduces 21 native plants you can sow in the springtime.

may gardening tasks. Close-up of a raised bed with various crops growing in a spring garden. A gardener in blue trousers and a large shovel works in the garden. There are rows of strawberries and onions growing in the garden bed.

Gardening Tips

13 Gardening Tasks to Do in May

Planting, irrigating, fertilizing, and mulching are just a few essential duties for late spring. Garden expert Logan Hailey is here to help you prepare your garden for a flourishing summer with these essential May tasks.

A close-up bursts with vibrant color, showcasing a cluster of snapdragon flowers in a garden. Pink, yellow, and purple blooms unfurl their unique pouch-like shapes. Soft green, fuzzy leaves and stems frame the vibrant display.

Ornamental Gardens

19 Fun Plants Named for Animals

Are you hoping to have a little fun with your garden? Try growing some of these fantastic plants named after animals! There are all sorts of beautiful, lively, and easy-to-grow plants for just about any gardening style. Have a look at these 19 animal-themed plants that you can use to start your own plant-based menagerie.

houseplants fun foliage. View of a Begonia Maui Sunset Rex in a beautiful decorative pot against a gray wall. The Begonia Maui Sunset decorative-deciduous Rex showcases stunning, intricately patterned leaves with vibrant hues of pink, purple, silver, and green, creating a striking contrast against its dark, burgundy stems. Its large, asymmetrical leaves boast a velvety texture and are adorned with dramatic swirls and spirals, adding to its ornate appearance.

Houseplants

27 Houseplants with Fun Foliage

From pinstripes to polka dots, there are many houseplant options with unique foliage. For those who appreciate a little more fun in their homes, houseplant expert Madison Moulton lists 27 houseplants with fun foliage.

train climbing rose. Close-up of profusely blooming climbing roses on tall vertical wooden posts forming a pergola in a garden. These roses enchant with their graceful and vigorous growth. Their slender stems are adorned with glossy green foliage, with finely serrated edges. The plant produces clusters of bright pink, double flowers cascading gracefully along the length of the stems

Flowers

How to Train Climbing Roses

Climbing roses thrill the garden with vertical color and form, not to mention fragrance. For a robust, overflowing display of blooms with ample foliage, learn how to train climbing roses with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.

Shasta daisies bloom with white petals surrounding yellow centers, radiating cheerfulness under the warm sunlight. Lush green leaves serve as a lush backdrop, accentuating the daisies' bright hues and adding depth to the scene.

Flowers

How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Shasta Daisies

Shasta daisies are a stunning and unique hybrid variety that has become an heirloom after over a century of being grown in gardens across North America. They are easy to grow and care for, and this perennial can spread through your garden via rhizomes and seeds. Gardening expert Kelli Klein walks you through the steps of planting, growing, and caring for these tough plants so that you can enjoy them in your garden for years to come!

mother's day flowers. Close-up of blooming calendula in a sunny garden. Calendula presents a charming appearance with its upright stems adorned with lance-shaped, slightly hairy leaves. Atop these stems, cheerful daisy-like flowers in shades of bright orange and yellow emerge in profusion, each bloom boasting multiple layers of delicate petals and a prominent central disk.

Flowers

21 Flowers to Plant this Mothers’ Day

If you’re looking for a fun activity for yourself and your mom or are a flower-loving mother yourself, you can’t go wrong with planting flowers this Mother’s Day. In this article, gardener Briana Yablonski covers 21 flowers to plant in your garden this Mother’s Day.

Ornamental Gardens

9 Best Varieties of Japanese Forest Grass

Do you want to add some visual interest to your shade garden? Japanese Forest Grass offers contrasting foliage and easy maintenance - perfect for those shadowy corners of your garden! In this article, gardening expert Christina Conner shares her top picks for species of this beautiful grass that will add flow and movement to your shade garden.