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Low Maintenance Houseplants in Pots on Bench

Houseplants

31 Beginner Friendly Low-Maintenance Houseplants

Looking for a low maintenance houseplant that will grow while being pretty hands off? There are a number of beautiful houseplants that can be fairly low maintenance if you have a busy work schedule, or travel quite a bit. In this article, we look at our favorite houseplants that have fairly low maintenance levels.

zone 7 shade perennials

Ornamental Gardens

21 Shade Friendly Perennials For Zone 7 Shade Gardens

Creating a shade garden in USDA hardiness zone 7? It can be difficult to find the perfect perennial plants due to the climate variability in hardiness zone 7 which covers many different states in the US. In this article, we take a look at some of our favorite perennials for hardiness zone 7, whether you are creating a shade garden or just need some perennials to plant in a shady area.

peony blooming tips

Flowers

11 Tips For Beautiful Peony Blooms This Season

Did you plant some peonies this season, but want to find out how to get the most out of their blooms? These prolific bloomers can be the star of any garden, with proper care. In this article, certified master gardener and peony enthusiast Laura Elsner walks through her top tips for big, beautiful, and blooming peonies!

lilac varieties

Shrubs

Lilac Varieties: 25 Different Types of Lilac Cultivars

Trying to decide what lilac variety to plant this season, but can't pick without a little help? Lilacs have over 25 species, with thousands of cultivars, so it can be hard to settle in and pick the perfect shrub. In this article, certified master gardener Liz Jarosz shares her favorite lilac cultivars you can plant in your garden this season.

hydrangeas zone 9

Shrubs

Can You Grow Hydrangeas in Hardiness Zone 9?

Planning on adding some hydrangeas to your garden, but aren't sure if they can cut it in the heat of hardiness zone 9? These popular perennial shrubs can be a bit picky as they grow, especially in warmer climates. In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago examines if you can grow hydrangeas in hardiness zone 9, despite the heat.

A close-up shot of a pile of rutabaga plant in a wooden container

Vegetables

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Rutabaga

The rutabaga plant looks like a giant yellowish-brown turnip, but these "swedes" are slightly different. They are sweeter than a turnip, can be cooked like a potato, and eaten raw in a salad. Kaleigh Brillon explains the growing tips and more.

deer resistant perennials

Flowers

27 Deer Resistant Perennial Plants For Your Garden

Thinking of adding some perennials to your garden, but live in a place where deer roam freely? Fear not! There are are actually a number of different perennials that deer will avoid. In this article, certified master gardener Laura Elsner shares her favorite deer-resistant perennials that you can add to your garden!

shrubs with orange flowers

Shrubs

31 Orange Flowering Shrubs With Names and Pictures

Thinking of adding some orange flowering shrubs to your home garden? There are many different types of bushes that display orange blooms when in season, so picking the right one can be a challenge. In this article, we take a deeper look at our favorites, with names and pictures of each!