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Pink Dahlias in the garden blooming mid summer

Flowers

When and How to Plant Dahlias for the Best Blooms

Knowing when to plant dahlias will help you get an insane amount of gorgeous flowers. How you plant and store them is just as important. In this guide, gardening expert Kaleigh Brillon explains the best time of year to plant dahlias and how to get it right.

Potted Succulents growing in various colored pots of ceramic and glass indoors

Cacti & Succulents

11 Tips for Growing Beautiful Indoor Succulent Gardens

Are you thinking of expanding your indoor succulent garden? If you approach it the right way, growing a succulent garden indoors can be both rewarding and fairly straightforward. In this article, gardening expert and houseplant enthusiast Madison Moulton shares her top tips for creating a beautiful indoor succulent garden this season.

tomatoes and basil

Vegetables

Can You Grow Tomatoes With Basil?

Are you thinking of growing basil alongside your tomatoes this season? Not all plants make perfect companions in the garden. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss examines if tomatoes and basil are good or bad companions in the garden.

A close-up shot of several developing succulents placed on small pots indoors

Houseplants

How to Propagate Aloe From Pups or Cuttings

Aloe can be propagated through cuttings, or from pups. Regardless of the propagation method you choose, aloe propagation is quite simple if you stick to the proper steps. In this article, gardening expert Madison Moulton shares the simple steps to follow when creating more Aloe plants through propagation.

A close-up shot of a large composition of vibrant pink blooms and green foliage, showcasing the peggy martin rose

Flowers

11 Reasons to Grow a ‘Peggy Martin’ Rose This Season

Are you thinking of adding a new rose to your garden this season, but aren't sure which variety to choose? The 'Peggy Martin' Rose has a storied history to match its beautiful blooms. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares some of her favorite reasons for planting a 'Peggy Martin' rose in your garden this season.

A close-up shot of flowers of a small tree called the plumeria

Flowers

How to Plant, Grow and Care For Plumeria

Thinking of planting some plumeria in your garden but aren't sure where to start? This popular plant grows well in a variety of different environments. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares her top tips for growing plumeria in your indoor or outdoor garden this season.

orchids hanging baskets

Flowers

9 Tips For Growing Beautiful Orchids in Hanging Baskets

Orchids can be picky plants when it comes to their growth habitat. So you may be concerned if you are trying to grow them in anything other than their natural environment. The good news is, hanging baskets are close to native environments for many orchid types. In this article, gardening expert and orchid enthusiast Melissa Strauss shares her top tips for beautiful blooming orchids in hanging baskets!

A close-up shot of a composition of flowers, that answers the questions, are dahlias perennials

Flowers

Are Dahlias Perennials or Annuals?

Are dahlias perennials, or are they annuals? Depending on where you're growing dahlias, the answer may change. Gardening expert Kelli Klein explains why that is and what it means for your flower garden.

Tomatillo growing in direct sunlight. You can see the green outer husk of the plant and it has not peeled back yet to reveal the fruit.

Vegetables

How Much Sunlight Do Tomatillo Plants Need?

Not sure where to place your tomatillos in your garden for optimal growth? In this article, gardening expert and former organic farmer Logan Hailey shares exactly where you should place your tomatillo plants so they receive enough sunlight to thrive in your garden this season.

Multicolored rose with purple and white coloring on the flower petals

Flowers

15 Multicolored Roses to Brighten Up Your Garden

Do you love lots of color in the garden? If you can never pick just one favorite shade, multi-colored roses let you have it all. With beautiful combinations of color and unique patterns, these flashy roses are the life of any garden party. In this article, gardening expert and rose enthusiast Danielle Sherwood shares 15 beautiful multi-colored roses that will liven up your garden!

Agricultural field where a large number of carrots

Vegetables

How Far Apart Should You Plant Carrot Seeds?

Trying to figure out how far apaart you need to plant your carrot seeds in your garden or in your raised beds? Proper carrot spacing will help ensure that they have enough room to grow. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares exactly how far apart your carrots should be spaced out when planting from seed.