
What’s the Difference Between Potting Soil and Potting Mix?
It's confusing, but our experts will help you grow great looking plants, indoors and out.


What Are Wild Violets and How Do I Get Rid of Them?
These delicate blooming plants can be a challenge to banish from your yard. Here's how to rid your lawn of...


Garden Hoe Buying Guide
Choosing the right garden hoe can take some of the backbreaking work out of gardening. Here's a helpful roundup of...


10 Best Plants for Rock Gardens
These 10 plants work well in rock gardens in just about any climate and can add beauty and interest to...

What Are Air Plants and How Do They Grow?
Hardy, soil-less air plants double as home décor. Discover air plant facts, good options to start with, how to care...

7 Best Garden Rakes for Cleaning Up Around Plants
Treat your plants and flowers with loving care by using the right garden tools. This collection of rakes includes something...

10 Dwarf Trees for Your Backyard
Dwarf trees offer beauty and edible fruit without taking up much yard space. Learn what dwarf trees are and discover...


10 Longest Blooming Perennials
Tired of perennials that bloom just a few weeks every year? Exchange them for these 10 perennials that bloom for...

These 5 Houseplants Are Worth a Lot of Money!
If you have one or more of these houseplants, you might be sitting on some extra cash, as cuttings and...


25 Low-Light Indoor Plants That Thrive in Near Darkness
These low-light houseplants thrive without direct sunlight, so now you can have a touch of Mother Nature in every corner...


What Regions and Zones are Best for Growing Hostas?
Hostas can grow in a wide range of U.S. regions and zones. Here are the areas where they absolutely thrive.


20 Best Perennials That Bloom Year After Year
How do you choose the best perennials from so many gorgeous options? We picked these 20 for their remarkable flower...


10 Best Hydroponic Plants for Your Garden
How does your garden grow? To its max potential, if you choose the easiest and best plants for hydroponics.

How to Keep Deer and Other Pests Away from Your Hostas
Deer, rabbits and other animals love hostas just as much as gardeners. Here are some easy ways to keep these...

How To Start a Hay Bale Garden
First things first: Hay bale gardening bales are most often made of straw. They're a smart, economical version of container...


Tips for Fertilizing Flowers With Bone Meal
What do flower blossoms have in common with buffalo? Bone meal.


The 7 Best Hydroponic Garden Kits
Have you decided to try out next-generation hydroponic gardening? Here are the top kits to get your garden up and...


Homeowner’s Guide to Garden Fertilizers
Here's how to fertilize plants, plus pro tips on what works best on some of the most popular garden plants...


10 Azalea Flower Bed Tips and Ideas
Azaleas are the star attraction in many gardens and yards. Learn how to make the most of yours with these...


What to Know About Hydroponic Gardens
With impressive yields and efficient use of space, hydroponics may be the future of horticulture. Here's an overview of at-home...

Brighten Up Your Outdoor Space with the 8 Best Garden Lights
An outdoor space is warmer and more inviting with the right lighting. Start with the best garden lights.


A Complete Guide to Seed Sowing
Starting plants from seed is easy when you follow a few simple rules. Here's what you need to know about...

All You Need to Know About Garden Tilling
Gardening is more rewarding when your veggies and flowers are vibrant and healthy. For this, you need to prepare the...

10 Ways to Landscape Without Planting Something
Don't have a green thumb? Here are some great landscaping options that don't require planting.


Tips for Growing and Caring for Hydrangeas
With their big, bold blooms and an appreciation for afternoon shade, hydrangeas are a well-loved showstopper. Here's how to care...


10 Dos and Don’ts of Hydroponic Gardens
Just getting started with a hydroponic garden? Here are some basic rules of thumb to keep your system working properly...


How to Plant and Grow a Magnolia Tree
Magnolia trees feature spectacular spring flowers, beautiful leaves and are easy to care for. See if one of the 200...

The 9 Best Garden Fertilizers You Can Get, According to a Horticulturist
Keep your flowers blooming, your plants green and lush, and your fruit and vegetable harvest plentiful with these best garden...

How to Split Hostas
Splitting hostas will make for a healthier plant and will propagate new plants. Here's when, and how, you split hostas.