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A beautiful outdoor table is set for Thanksgiving, with a burgundy table cloth, wine-red dahlias in an arrangement, and pumpkins and garden greenery.

Ornamental Gardens

27 Popular Plants for The Thanksgiving Table

Ready to embrace fall and the spirit of Thanksgiving with stunning natural decor? Unleash your creativity and incorporate plants into your Thanksgiving tablescape with these autumnal beauties. Garden expert Katherine Rowe highlights popular plants to adorn the Thanksgiving table and to enjoy all season!

Close up of a pink and white Thanksgiving cactus bloom at the end of a long, green cascading stem.

Houseplants

Why Isn’t My Thanksgiving Cactus Blooming?

Replicating native environments and managing care is essential if you want your Thanksgiving cactus to flower at the right time. Houseplant expert Madison Moulton explains eight reasons why your Thanksgiving cactus may not be blooming this year and what you can do about it.

A gloved gardener uses pruners to snip off old, brown panicle hydrangea blooms.

Shrubs

Should you Prune Hydrangeas in the Fall?

Should you prune your hydrangeas in the fall before the winter sets in? In this article, hydrangea enthusiast Jill Drago will tell you the best time to prune your hydrangeas and a few other tips to make this process seamless.

Close up shot of a cluster of bright red cherry tomatoes growing on an outdoor plant.

Vegetables

11 Easiest Tomatoes to Grow From Seed

Tomatoes are very beginner-friendly, but not all varieties are created equal. Former organic farmer Logan Hailey shares the easiest tomato cultivars to grow from seed in your windowsill, patio container, or outdoor garden.

Garden cart in the garden filled with cut weeds and grass. Cleaning weeds in the garden to reuse weeds. Yellow yarrows, daisies, lilies and other plants grow in the garden.

Weeds

7 Ways to Reuse Weeds in the Garden

In this article, gardening expert Kaleigh Brillon shows you the silver lining of weeds: they make great fertilizer that’s completely free to use and will make a world of difference for your soil health.

A close-up shot of a composition of red colored leaves of a winged burning bush, showcasing invasive plants northeast

Gardening Tips

28 Invasive Plants to Avoid in the Northeast

Do you live in the northeastern United States and want to avoid invasive plants in your landscape? It doesn’t take long for invasive plants to take over your garden and spread into nearby natural areas. In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen introduces 28 invasive plants you should avoid with suggestions for better alternatives.

A close-up of Bush Honeysuckle reveals enchanting pink flowers that dangle in clusters. The green leaves are opposite, elliptical, and possess a glossy sheen, enhancing their visual appeal. Branches extend gracefully, forming an intricate network within the shrub.

Gardening Tips

28 Invasive Plants to Avoid in The Midwest

Are you a Midwest gardener with concerns about invasive species? There are plenty of invasive plants that can not only take over your garden but spread into the neighboring landscape. In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen introduces 28 invasive species that Midwestern gardeners should watch out for, plus 28 alternative plants you can grow instead.