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Weeds

How to Control or Remove Daylilies From Your Garden

Daylily weeds can be very invasive to areas around your home, or your personal gardening space. They can also be quite difficult to get rid of, so it's important to act quickly once you've spotted them. In this article, gardener Jason Wilson examines several different methods to rid yourself of daylilies, and how to stop them from coming back.

Red dahlia flowers in the garden.

Flowers

59 Red Flowers: Complete List With Names and Pictures

Are you looking to brighten up your yard with some red flowers, but aren't sure which flowers will be the best for your home or garden space? In this artlcle, we look at 61 of our favorite options to add some additional color that will match just about every season!

Black Flowers

Flowers

41 Black Flowers and Plants You Can Plant in Your Garden

If you are looking to go a little darker in your gardening theme, it's only natural to consider adding some black flowers to your home or garden. It's always crucial to find the right balance to any garden when it comes to color, which is why we always recommend a variety of different flowers and colors. In this article, we take a deeper look at some of our favorite black flowers to add a little mystery to your gardening area or home landscape.

Lavender During Wintertime

Plant Problems

Why is My Lavender Plant Dying? How Can I Fix it?

Lavender is a very popular plant and it has many uses. It can be used in cooking, essential oils, and some people just like it for the amazing smell it produces. But what happens when you grow a lavender plant, and it starts dying for what appears to be no reason? In this article, amateur gardener examines the most common reasons your lavender plant may not be doing so well.

A layer of swiss chard microgreens, placed in a growing medium on a white tray with other leafy greens in containers looking lush in the background

Microgreens

How To Grow Swiss Chard Microgreens

Swiss chard microgreens are slightly sweet and vegetal, and are a great addition to salads or sandwiches. They're great for growing year-round, even in the middle of winter where nothing is growing outside. We explain how to grow them in this complete guide.

Type of Pea in Garden

Vegetables

Types of Peas: Different Pea Plant Varieties To Grow in Your Garden

Peas can be a great plant to add to your vegetable garden. But there are three different types of peas, and several different varieties of each, depending on the pea type you are considering planting. It's important to understand the differences before planting seeds for your next harvest. In this article, we examine the three different types of peas, as well as the pea varieties under each.

Black Perennials

Flowers

15 Black Perennial Flowers to Plant in Your Garden or Around Your Home

Are you thinking of planting some black perennial flowers to make your garden look a little more unique? Finding the right balance of color for your garden can be quite challenging. That's why it's good to have many different flowers of different species planted to balance each other out. In this article, we examine our favorite black perennial flowers for your home or garden.

A healthy and lush Star anise plant appearing to have countless green leaves placed somewhere with a lot of warm sunlight

Herbs

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Star Anise

The star anise plant is a lovely subtropical tree that produces beautiful star-shaped flowers and pods. With the right conditions, it's not difficult to grow either. In this guide, we discuss growing techniques for the best results.

Yellow Perennials

Flowers

20 Yellow Perennial Flowers With Names and Pictures

Are you thinking of adding some vibrant yellow color to your home or garden? Finding the right balance of color for your garden or home landscape can be challenging! Too dark and you've gone gothic. But it's hard to go wrong with many different bright colors. In this article, we take a look at our favorite yellow perennial flowers to brighten up your living space.