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Close-up of dahlias in bloom on tall, sturdy stems supporting large, vibrant blooms in shades of pink, yellow and orange with spiky, layered petals surrounding a central disc, complemented by dark green, serrated leaves, grown from seed.

Flowers

How to Grow Dahlias from Seed in 7 Easy Steps

Dahlias charm in summer with diverse flower forms in a spectrum of eye-catching colors. Starting the beloved bloomers from seed lets us grow them in numbers and creates an opportunity for surprise as bees craft new selections. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores how to grow dahlias from seed for bright surprises in the garden and the vase.

Sorbus branches covered in bright red berry clusters with golden-yellow pinnate leaves turning in autumn.

Trees

11 Trees and Shrubs You Should Prune in March

March is the perfect month for pruning woody trees and shrubs! Many are deciduous and dormant during winter, giving you a clear view of their structure. Others bloom on new wood, making them perfect pruning candidates. Seasoned grower Jerad Bryant shares 11 trees and shrubs to prune in late winter and early spring.

Close-up of blooming tuberous begonias in a hanging pot featuring large, ruffled blossoms with delicately layered petals, delicate shades of pink and peach, rise above sturdy, fleshy stems and broad, serrated leaves.

Flowers

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Tuberous Begonias

Tuberous begonias have scrumptious blooms in rich hues, from pastel to bold. Their leaves add interest and contrast with unique shapes and deep shades. Enliven the shade collection with these floriferous tropicals, just in time for spring planting.

delicate magenta bleeding heart blooms dangle on a long red stem against a backdrop of dewy green leaves in a shady garden.

Ornamental Gardens

19 Deer-Resistant Shade Plants to Try This Year

If your garden has both shady sites and deer visitors, we’ve got a number of shade-loving plants that resist deer predation. While no plant is deer-proof, selecting those with qualities they find distasteful is the first line of defense against sweeping damage. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores deer-resistant plants for shade that complement each other with ornamental appeal and high performance.

A compact, bushy plant, that is not worth the hype, with stiff, sword-like green leaves radiating outward, crowned by a golden, textured fruit with diamond-shaped patterns and a spiky green top.

Gardening Tips

9 Popular Plants That Aren’t Worth the Hype

Have you been let down by some of the most popular plants? Whether they barely bloom, they smell bad, or they have no use, some plants are not worth your time. In this article, plant expert Matt Dursum covers popular plants that aren’t worth the hype.