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Watermelon Peperomia in a pot

Houseplants

How to Plant, Grow and Care For Watermelon Peperomia

Are you looking for a new low-maintenance houseplant to add to your indoor plant collection? The Watermelon Peperomia might be the perfect plant for you! This popular variety of peperomia has beautiful variagation and performs quite well in a variety of different indoor growing locations. In this article, gardening expert Paige Foley shares everything you need to know about this popular indoor plant, including its maintenance and care needs.

drought tolerant ground cover

Ground Cover

17 Hardy & Drought Tolerant Ground Cover Plants

Looking to add some ground cover to your garden, but want to make sure that it doesn't require consistent watering? There are many drought tolerant ground covers, so picking just one can be a challenge. In this article, we look at some of our favorites, with names and pictures of each!

Peace Lily Problems

Plant Problems

15 Common Problems With Peace Lily Plants

If your peace lily looks a bit droopy, there's a good chance that there's a problem with your plant. Peace lilies can fall victim to many different and quite common problems. In this article, Gardening expert and houseplant enthusiast Madison Moulton examines some of the most common peace lily problems and how to fix them!

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.

An area with the garden with zone 7 shade perennials appearing to have lovely greens and trees providing shade to plants on the ground

Ornamental Gardens

19 Shade Friendly Perennials For Zone 7 Shade Gardens

It can be difficult to find the perfect perennial plants due to the climate variability in zone 7, which covers many different states in the U.S. In this article, we take a look at some of our favorite perennials for 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.