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Hydrangea petiolaris, an evergreen variety, boasts lush, glossy foliage and cascading clusters of white lacecap flowers that bloom against a backdrop of climbing vines.

Shrubs

7 Evergreen Hydrangea Varieties for Year-Round Appeal

While beloved, commonly grown hydrangeas drop their leaves in winter, a few evergreen hydrangea selections and relatives in the Hydrangeaceae family hold lustrous leaves year-round. In addition to attractive foliage, their flowers, fruits, and growth habits inspire a doubletake in the garden. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in exploring unique evergreen hydrangea varieties for all-season interest.

The native ladybug has larger and not many distinct black spots on an orange background, while the Asian lady beetle has a red background with frequent black spots.

Gardening Tips

How to Tell The Difference Between Native US and Asian Ladybugs

You probably already know that ladybugs are beneficial insects that are good for our gardens. These brightly colored beetles are easily recognized by their bright colors and black spots. But did you know that there are more than 5000 species of ladybugs around the world? In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen compares the most common native and non-native ladybugs in the United States.

A raised bed bursting with lush green foliage and a variety of bright, blooming flowers in shades of blue, purple, and white.

Raised Bed Gardening

21 Best Flowers for Growing in Raised Beds

Thinking of adding some beautiful flowers to your raised beds? Flowers can attract pollinators to beds with vegetables or stand alone as a beautiful flower bed. Here, gardening expert Melissa Strauss lists 21 gorgeous flowering plants that work well in raised beds.

Wallflowers in vibrant shades of purple and yellow bloom profusely, complemented by lush green foliage, illuminated by warm sunlight.

Flowers

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Wallflowers

The name wallflower probably conjures up shy schoolkids, but wallflower plants have a lot of bold personality and wonderfully fragrant flowers. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss has the low down on caring for these pretty plants.

Jacaranda trees in full bloom, adorned with vibrant purple flowers, creating a majestic canopy against the sky.

Trees

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Jacaranda Trees

When it comes to tropical, flowering trees, few specimens hold a candle to the magical and beautiful jacaranda tree. If you’re planting one of these special trees, there are a few important factors to consider. Here, gardening expert Melissa Strauss will help you get off on the right foot with your beautiful tree.

Variegated Stromanthe leaves featuring a striking blend of vibrant green, crisp white, and deep red shades.

Houseplants

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Stromanthe Plants

If you love colorful and beautiful houseplants and don’t mind a challenge, stromanthe plants are stunning tropical plants that look gorgeous when properly cared for. In this article, houseplant enthusiast Melissa Strauss goes over the care and keeping of these lovely plants.

The shishito pepper plant features slender, wrinkled green peppers hanging from lush, bushy foliage with broad, glossy green leaves.

Vegetables

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Shishito Peppers

Mild, wrinkled, and incredibly flavorful, ‘Shishito’ peppers are growing into mainstays of American cuisine. One specimen produces dozens of wrinkly chile peppers on a compact plant, making it a perfect choice for gardens big and small. Learn how to nurture this variety alongside seasoned pepper gardener Jerad Bryant.

Dry red hot peppers with wrinkled bodies stored in a glass jar for long-term preservation.

Vegetables

How to Dry and Store Hot Peppers

Hot peppers grow dozens of fruit per plant! Preserve those excess harvests with these tried and true preservation methods. Follow along with pepper gardener Jerad Bryant to learn how to best dry and store hot peppers.

Close-up of a watering can watering blooming marigolds in a sunny garden to keep the annuals fresh as long as possible.

Flowers

5 Tips To Keep Annuals Looking Fresh All Summer Long

Midsummer is a time of rest, excitement, and relaxation all in one! But our annual plants usually start to look a bit scraggly and unsightly as hot summer days wane on. In this article, garden expert Christina Conner shares her top tips for helping your annuals look their best well into the dog days of summer.

Converted lawn into a flowering meadow with various plants including Heleniums, Leutratal-Anthericum, Veronica spicata, Lavender and various ornamental grasses.

Flowers

How to Convert Your Lawn Into a Flowering Meadow

Are you ready to say goodbye to the hassles of maintaining a grassy lawn? Flowering meadows are beautiful habitats with a rich diversity of plants and animals. The adventurous gardener can replace turfgrass with a much more natural assortment of ornamental grasses and easy-to-grow flowering plants. Garden expert Liessa Bowen will share some useful tips to help you get started.