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A close-up shot of feathery plumes and green leaves of a Foxtail, showcasing types of weeds

Weeds

27 Common Types of Weeds with Names & Picture Identification

Let's face it, weeds can cause garden problems for gardeners. While some types of weeds can be nice looking, they can also be invasive. It can be difficult to identify each type of weed and prevent them from taking over your entire garden. Keep in mind that many weeds are good for pollinators, so it may be worth relocating them to another area, or leaving them be. In this article, we help you identify the most common types of weeds, with photos of each.

Grow Peperomia Frost

Houseplants

How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Peperomia Frost

If you are thinking of adding a new plant to your indoor garden, you could do far worse than the peperomia frost! This hardy little plant has become quite popular as an indoor houseplant over the last decade. In this article, gardening expert Madison Moulton examines how to plant, grow, and care for peperomia frost.

Pothos with Dying Leaves

Plant Problems

Why Are My Pothos Leaves Turning Black at The Tips?

Are your Pothos leaves turning black at the tips? There are 6 potential causes for this uncommon issue, each with its own resolution. Depending on the cause, having black tipped leaves usually isn't completely irreversible. In this article, gardening expert Madison Moulton discusses why Pothos leaves may turn black at the tips and how you can fix or prevent the problem.

Himalayan Blue Poppy

Flowers

21 Blue Perennial Flowers with Names and Pictures

Thinking of adding some perennial flowers to your garden but aren't sure which ones to pick? How about some beautiful blue perennials that will come back year after year, for at least a few seasons. In this article, hobby gardener Jason White looks at 21 different blue perennial flowers and walks through each of them with names and pictures of each!

Tomatillo Growing Companion Plants

Vegetables

Tomatillo Companion Plants: 11 Plants To Plant With Tomatillo

Looking to add a few companion plants to your tomatillos in your garden? Companion planting can be tricky, as you want to only plant the right plants that will be beneficial for your garden. In this article, organic gardening expert Logan Hailey walks through the best plants to companion plant with your tomatillos in your garden!

Cassia Tree Varieties

Trees

Cassia Tree Varieties: 17 Different Cassia Tree Types

There are many different cassia tree varieties to choose for your home or garden space, which means picking one can be confusing. They come in many different shapes and sizes, which means that luckily, you will likely have options no matter the size of the area you are looking to fill. In this article, we take a look at some of the most popular cassia tree types, with names and pictures of each.

An overhead shot of coleus varieties

Shrubs

Coleus Varieties: 35 Different Types of Coleus

Thinking of planting some coleus but aren't sure which variety to pick? There are over 300 different coleus species, and over 1500 different varieties, so choosing the right one can be a bit of a challenge! In this article, certified master gardener and coleus expert Laura Elsner walks through some of her favorite types of coleus plants!

Healthy rows of millet plant appearing yellow and green, almost golden under the sunlight

Grains

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Millet

What we call the millet plant is actually a wide range of grasses grown worldwide for food, forage, and cover crops. Hannah Madsen will take us through the benefits and uses of growing millet in your own backyard.

Transplant Strawberries

Fruits

How to Transplant Strawberries in Your Garden

Are you thinking of transplanting strawberries in your garden, but aren't quite sure where to start? Whether you are transplanting crowns, or moving strawberries around your garden, there's some important steps you'll need to follow. In this article, organic gardening expert Logan Hailey examines each step you'll need to take in order to successfully transplant strawberries in your garden.

A shot of a person's hand inspecting a houseplant that showcases coleus come back after freeze

Shrubs

Do Coleus Plants Come Back After a Winter Freeze?

Do coleus plants come back after winter freezes? Can they handle cold temperatures? Will they die in colder weather and need to be replanted? These are questions most first time coleus owners have. In this article, master gardener and coleus expert Laura Elsner walks through what you can expect.