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earth day trees. Close-up of blooming Jacaranda mimosifolia in the garden. Jacaranda mimosifolia, commonly known as the jacaranda tree, presents a captivating appearance with its fern-like, compound leaves and stunning display of vibrant purple-blue flowers. The leaves are delicate and feathery, composed of small, elongated leaflets arranged along slender stems.

Trees

19 Beautiful Trees to Plant This Earth Day

Earth Day is rapidly approaching, and what better way to celebrate than to plant a beautiful tree in your yard? In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares 19 stunning trees to plant in honor of Earth Day.

Close-up of different seed packets on the store counter. Botanical Interests seed packets are characterized by their visually appealing and informative design. Featuring vibrant and detailed botanical illustrations, these packets provide a clear depiction of the mature plant's appearance, complete with flowers, foliage, and sometimes fruit.

Seeds

How to Read a Seed Packet

What do you get when you buy Botanical Interests seeds? Master Naturalist Sarah Jay outlines all the information contained in one of our seed packets and how to read it here.

easy native plants. Close-up of a blooming Echinacea in a sunny garden. A small beetle, Diabrotica undecimpunctata, sits on a flower. The coneflower flower consists of a cone-shaped copper-colored center surrounded by pink-purple petals.

Ornamental Gardens

15 Easy to Grow Native Plants

Do you want native plants in your garden but fear long lists of growing requirements? Fear not! Many native plants adapt to your local ecosystem and require less care than non-native plants. Gardener Jerad Bryant selects 15 natives for their easy care requirements, their wide range of growth, and their willingness to adapt to new surroundings.

Earth Day gardening. Close-up of a woman's hand planting a young basil seedling in a peat pot into the soil. The gardener is wearing a blue shirt. The basil seedling has vibrant green leaves that are smooth, glossy, and tender. These leaves are oval-shaped with a pointed tip and serrated edges, arranged in pairs along the stem.

Gardening Tips

7 Eco-Friendly Garden Practices to Adopt for Earth Day

If you want to nourish Mother Nature while growing food as sustainably as possible, these 7 eco-friendly upgrades are perfect for Earth Day! Garden expert and former organic farmer Logan Hailey explains why and how these simple efforts can make a tremendous difference for local ecosystems, waterways, and waste reduction.

Seed starting methods. Close-up of a woman's hand with seeds above the starting trays in a sunny garden. The seeds are tiny, dark brown in color, and round in shape. The starting trays are large, plastic, black, with recessed cells filled with soil.

Seeds

3 Seed-Starting Methods Compared: Which Technique is Best for You?

Starting seeds allows you to experiment with the thousands of varieties of plants available and get a jump on the growing season. But it can be difficult to know which seed-starting method to use! Join Briana Yablonski to learn whether you should choose winter sowing, soil blocking, or seed trays.

A close-up of the Surh-Anor Pomegranate variety showcasing its plump, crimson fruits, each one bursting with juicy goodness. Behind them, hints of other fruits in the blurred background add depth to the image, while the lush green leaves frame the bounty of nature.

Fruits

9 Best Pomegranate Varieties for Home Gardens

Pomegranates are incredibly low-maintenance, look stunning in the garden, and produce delicious, sweet fruits with a variety of uses. Gardening expert Madison Moulton lists 9 of the best pomegranate varieties for home gardens.

Majestic towering blue spruces dominate the landscape, their needles forming a dense canopy that stretches towards the sky. Interspersed among the spruces, juniper bushes add a vibrant touch with their evergreen foliage.

Trees

25 Best Evergreen Trees for Year-Round Privacy

Are you looking for evergreen trees to create privacy on your property? There are plenty of great, easy-to-grow trees that provide year-round greenery. In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen introduces 25 of the best evergreen trees to increase privacy, enhance your landscape, and look fantastic all year!

Close-up of a flowering Solidago canadensis plant, one of the most popular goldenrod varieties. Featuring dense clusters of small, bright yellow flowers arranged in elongated, plume-like inflorescences, the plant adds a vibrant burst of color to late summer and fall landscapes. The lance-shaped leaves are toothed and arranged alternately along the stems.

Flowers

10 Beautiful Goldenrod Varieties for Your Garden

Are you looking for an easy-to-grow, bright, and beautiful plant that attracts pollinators to your garden? Many varieties of goldenrod can serve that purpose, delighting gardeners and butterflies alike. In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen introduces 11 gorgeous goldenrods that you can easily grow in your home garden.