15 Container Garden Plants That Breeze Through Summer's Heat
For container gardens that will look gorgeous even through the dog days of summer, try these plants that can take the heat.
Add Vertical Gardening to Your Yard for Space-Saving Greenery
Add dimension to your growing spaces with vertical gardening—whether you're concocting an herb garden, dressing a trellis, or adding color while saving space.
The Easy-to-Grow Raven ZZ Plant Has Amazing, Almost Black Leaves
The almost black-leafed Raven ZZ plant is a variety that used to be rare and expensive but is now widely available. Learn all about this trendy plant.
Poinsettia Poison Danger—Fact or Myth? We Asked the Experts
Poinsettia poison danger keeps parents and pet lovers concerned during the holidays, but there's little to worry about.
How to Plant and Grow Watercress
Growing nutrient-dense and delicious watercress at home is easier than you might think.
This Gorgeous Yard Proves a Flower-Filled Meadow Is Possible, Even in a Small Space
A California family's meadow garden supports pollinators where their front lawn used to be.
All About Modern Landscape Design and How to Create the Look
Less is more when it comes to modern landscape design. Get expert tips for achieving this minimalist garden style in your own yard.
Actress Julie Newmar's Gorgeous Garden Boasts More Than 80 Rose Varieties
As the iconic Julie Newmar of Catwoman fame nears her 90th birthday, it seems her flower-filled garden might be her most fulfilling life’s work.
8 Inexpensive Garden Edging Ideas to Make Your Yard Look Sharp
Give your garden some elegant outlines. Use these garden edging ideas to lend character, definition, and texture to your landscaping beds.
How to Dig a Garden Bed and 7 Other Steps to a New Garden
Learn how to dig a garden bed and the other important steps you need to take for a new garden. Take your yard from frumpy to flowery with our help.
When Should You Aerate Your Lawn to Grow Healthier Grass?
Knowing exactly when you should aerate your lawn will help you revive a struggling lawn without chemicals. Here's how to tell if your lawn needs aerating and how to time it right.
Here’s Why Morning Is the Best Time of Day to Water Your Plants
Find out when to water your plants and why it matters, plus more watering tips.
Are Zinnias Perennials or Annuals? And How to Grow Them
You may be hoping this favorite garden flower will come back next year. But are zinnias perennials? Find out how to enjoy these plants from year to year.
Planting Bare-Root Roses
Learn how to get from bare roots to blooms with our step-by-step tips.
The Best Types of Marigolds for Colorful Flowers and Keeping Bugs Away
Three types of marigolds offer pretty and useful varieties for your garden. Here are the best marigolds for companion plants, cut flowers, and more.
How to Get Rid of Creeping Charlie and Keep It From Coming Back
This perennial weed can easily take over lawns and garden beds. Here are the best ways to control it.
8 Insect-Repelling Plants that Work Naturally to Send Bugs Packing
Improve your time outdoors with a few strongly scented insect-repelling plants, which can send pesky biting bugs, like mosquitoes and flies, packing.
8 Tips on How to Get Rid of Cutworms Before They Eat Your Seedlings
To protect young seedlings and transplants, find out how to get rid of cutworms in your garden with these easy-to-follow organic pest control tips.
How to Prune 12 Common Types of Evergreen Shrubs and Trees
Use these tips on pruning evergreens like boxwood, yews, and junipers so they don't become overgrown messes.
How and When to Prune Boxwood—7 Must-Know Tips
Find out the best timing and techniques for how and when to prune boxwood shrubs correctly so you can make your cuts with confidence.