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Ornamental Gardens

31 Recommended Native Plants for the Northwest

Are you gardening in the northwestern United States and wondering which native plants you can grow in your yard? A diverse assortment of beautiful and interesting plants are native to your region and make excellent additions to your garden. In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen introduces 31 wonderful native plants for Northwestern gardens.

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Gardening Inspiration

27 Best Gifts for Advanced Gardeners

The gardener in your life will deeply appreciate a thoughtful gift to help them grow more food or flowers, but it may be overwhelming to figure out what to buy them if you don’t know much about gardening. Former organic farmer Logan Hailey has you covered with the best holiday gardening presents for any budget!

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Ornamental Gardens

13 Tips for Beautiful Outdoor Winter Containers

Are you worried about your planters and containers looking good through the winter? There are plenty of evergreen and frost-tolerant plants that you can add to your containers, as well as several ways to help your root hardy potted plants make it through the cold weather.

A close-up of beautiful dahlias flowers reveals their intricate pink and dark red blooms, with delicate, serrated petals that seem to cradle sunlight. Lush, green leaves provide a vibrant backdrop, their glossy surfaces reflecting the play of shadows and light.

Bulbs

Can You Leave Dahlias In the Ground Over the Winter?

Have you gotten caught up in the Dahlia craze and want to know whether your pretty plants will pop back up in the spring? In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss discusses whether or not dahlias can be left outside in the winter and what you can do to keep them coming back year after year.

A rustic wooden box filled with a display of pink tulip bulbs and sunny yellow daffodil bulbs. These flower bulbs rest in perfect harmony, ready to be planted and bring forth a symphony of blooming beauty in the garden.

Bulbs

How Long Can You Keep Flower Bulbs in Storage?

Storing bulbs can be a tricky process if you’re not sure how long or in what fashion they should be stored. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss discusses how long your bulbs will last if they are stored properly.

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Seeds

15 Giftable Seed Collections to Shop This Black Friday

When shopping for gifts this Black Friday, a specially curated seed collection should be at the top of every garden lover's list. In this article, gardening expert Madison Moulton gives her picks for gifting yourself, friends, or family to spread the joy of gardening this holiday season.

A beautiful potted heather shrub with pink blooms juts out of a light snow cover.

Gardening Tips

How to Overwinter Perennial Plants in Pots & Containers

Readying the garden for winter but don’t want to sacrifice your perennial container gardens? Try overwintering perennials in pots and containers for reemergence in the spring. Preserve those perennial beauties with steps for successful container overwintering. Garden professional Katherine Rowe reviews measures for the best chances of winter survival for container perennials.

Close up on a cluster of crimson and white Thanksgiving cactus blooms on green, prickly foliage, against a white backdrop.

Houseplants

How to Get Your Thanksgiving Cactus to Rebloom

As Thanksgiving approaches, you may look at your Thanksgiving cactus with no blooms, wondering whether it will flower again. Houseplant expert Madison Moulton explains the tricks to getting your Thanksgiving cactus to rebloom year after year.

A wood raised bed holds a variety of leafy greens and a trellis system for vining vegetables.

Vegetables

31 Easy-to-Grow Vegetables For Beginners

Are you planning a garden for the first time? We were all beginners at some point, so have no fear! Join small-scale farming expert Jenna Rich as she goes through 31 easy-to-grow vegetables for beginners or those who want to brush up on some basics.