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The Cucamelon plant, known for its vine-like growth and small, grape-sized fruits resembling miniature watermelons, is noted as a plant that would not be grown again due to its prolific spread and minimal culinary appeal.

Gardening Tips

21 Plants We Wouldn’t Grow Again

You only have so much space in your garden, and some plants just aren’t worth growing. Whether they’re too big, too messy, or outright invasive, garden expert Logan Hailey explains why she wouldn’t grow these 21 plants again.

A close-up of flowering Bee Balm, Monarda Didyma. Vibrant pink petals burst forth from the center, attracting bees and butterflies alike. Surrounding the blooms, lush green leaves provide a verdant backdrop, enhancing the flower's beauty.

Gardening Tips

Can Native Plants Be Invasive?

You’ve probably heard terms like native plants, exotic plants, and invasive species. But do you know what these terms mean and whether or not they overlap? In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen explores some differences between native and exotic species and explains what makes a plant invasive.

Cleome hassleriana, one of the unusual cutting flowers, displays palmate, green leaves and large, airy clusters of spider-like flowers in shades of pink, each with long, protruding stamens.

Flowers

13 Unusual Flowers for Your Cutting Garden

Unique and unusual flowers foster creativity in the cutting garden and fresh and dried floral displays. With so many to choose from, incorporating fresh finds is boundless. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in exploring high-performing, unusual cutting garden selections, including twists on old garden favorites, ornamental perennials, and flowering annuals.

A close-up of a Japanese Banana Tree with clusters of green, unripe fruits and a prominent banana blossom hanging, accompanied by the tree's large, vibrant leaves.

Ornamental Gardens

How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Japanese Banana Trees

Are you looking for an easy-going perennial to add a tropical vibe to your landscape? The cold-hardy Japanese banana tree is perennial down to USDA zone 5, making it the ideal choice. Even in colder regions, these tropicals can be kept in containers and brought indoors for winter. Gardening enthusiast Emily Estep will tell you all you need to know to get a Japanese banana tree to thrive.

Sunlight bathes a front yard filled with lush green plants, casting gentle shadows.

Ornamental Gardens

31 Flowering Foundation Plants That Boost Your Home’s Value

Are you looking for ways to boost your home’s curb appeal and add to its resale value? A beautifully landscaped yard is a great investment that will increase your chances of getting the best price for your home. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares plants that will help you build a beautiful foundation in the home landscape.

Close-up of several shade hanging baskets with flowering plants Sutera cordata featirung trailing habit, rounded, jagged, green leaves and delicate white and purple tubular shaped flowers with contrasting yellow throats.

Flowers

19 Plants For Beautiful Hanging Baskets In the Shade

Hanging baskets brighten garden corners and bring cooling respite to warm summer days. They’ll add vertical interest and color through vibrant flowers and foliage, whether on a covered porch or under a tree canopy. Add dimension to the shade garden with these beautiful selections of shade-loving plants well-suited to growing in hanging baskets.

Close-up of a geranium plant cutting rooting in a glass vase filled with water, set against a white background.

Gardening Tips

31 Popular Plants You Can Root In Water

Rooting stems in water is a simple process that rewards us with creating new plants. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in exploring viable plant selections to start in water. If we’re lucky, we’ll soon add the new roots and shoots to our garden collection and enjoy the display as we go.