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Are you thinking of planting impatiens in your garden this year but aren’t sure if they prefer full sun or partial shade? Is growing them in full shade an option? While it is 100% variety specific, the general answer to these questions is yes! In this article, gardening expert and suburban homesteader, Merideth Cohrs, walks you through whether impatiens need full sun, partial shade, or even full shade to thrive.
Looking to plant some flowering vines in your shade garden, or somewhere in your garden that's shadier than the rest of the area? The good news is that there are many vines that will grow quickly, depending on your hardiness zone. In this article, you'll learn about our favorite flowering vines for shade gardens and shady areas, along with what zones they typically grow the best in!
Thinking of choosing another houseplant, and think the split leaf philodendron might be the right fit for your home? These plants can get a bit larger than others, and can also flourish outdoors. In this article, gardening and houseplant expert Madison Moulton discusses planting, care, repotting, and clears up the confusion around what a Split Leaf Philodendron actually is.
Thinking of planting some perennial flowers, but want to make sure that they can tolerate full sun before you do? There are a number of different sun-loving perennials that can brighten up just about any garden space. In this article, we explore our favorite full sun perennials that you can plant in your garden this year!
Dipladenia and mandevilla plants are incredible additions to any garden. They are also very good container plants. Sarah Jay discusses the right care strategy for beautiful rock trumpets!
Thinking of planting some calla lillies, but aren't sure if they will come back each year? Calla lilies are beautiful flowers, but it's understandable to want to understand what you are signing up for when you plant them. In this article, we examine if calla lilies are annuals, perennials, or biennials, and the differences between them.
Thinking of planting some coleus in your garden, but aren't sure if they will attract deer or not? While they may not attract deer like a hosta, there's still some steps you'll need to take if you want to keep deer away from your coleus. In this article, certified master gardener Larua Elison walks through if this plant will bring deer into your garden.
Ornamental peppers produce brilliantly colored fruit and look fantastic in garden spaces. While they are grown to be ornamental, they can also be eaten. In this comprehensive growing guide, Sarah Jay explains how to care for them.
Looking for some perennials to plant in your zone 3 shade garden? Yes, there are several fantastic perennials that can grow in cold and shady climates. In this article, certified master gardener Laura Elsner walks through some cold weather shade garden tips, as well as listing out her favorite perennial plants for shade gardens in zone 3.
Finding the right flowering tree can be a challenge depending on where you live. You need to consider climate, flower color, soil type, and so much more. In this massive guide, we look at over 70 of our favorite flowering trees to help you decide which of them could be a perfect addition to your home landscape or home garden space!
Did you find a plant with yellow flowers in your garden space, but aren't sure what it is? There's actually a chance it could be a weed that's sprouted yellow flowers! In this article, we take a look at some of the most common yellow flowered weeds to help you identify these plants and replace them with other plants for local pollinators.
Thinking of planting some trees in your garden or near your home, but don't have a lot of space? That's where getting a dwarf flowering tree comes into play! These shorter trees are easy on space, without sacrificing any of their beautiful flowers. In this article, we take a deeper look at some of our favorites!