Gardening Inspiration

Looking for green thumb motivation? Our gardening inspiration section has ideas for everyone from beginners through professionally skilled people!

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Gardening Inspiration

2026 Gardening Trends to Try Now

Garden trends are constantly evolving, reflecting changes in how we think about our outdoor spaces. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explores 9 trends shaping gardens in 2026, from wildlife-friendly choices to bold design statements you can try in your own backyard.

Gulf Fritillary butterfly with vivid orange wings and black markings rests on clusters of bright red-orange blooms surrounded by lush green foliage in a Florida butterfly garden.

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What to Plant in a Florida Butterfly Garden

Florida gardens are a hot spot for many species of beautiful butterflies. If you want to encourage them to visit your space, you've got to plant the right things! Join Florida gardener Melissa Strauss to talk about which plants will draw the most butterflies to your garden.

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Perfect Gardens Are Out: What to Plant for a Natural Look

Natural, messy gardens aren’t only desirable for their wild design—they also provide valuable habitat space for wildlife! Help the critters in your local environment by converting a perfect, cultivated garden into one that’s low-maintenance with a natural look. Native plant gardener Jerad Bryant shares expert recommendations.

A close-up shot of a compact mound of apricot-bronze colored leaves of a plant, showcasing the caramel coral bells

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How to Plant, Grow, and Care For ‘Caramel’ Coral Bells

The dynamic foliage of ‘Caramel’ heuchera makes it a delicious accompaniment in borders, beds, and containers. With warm apricot and honey hues, it takes the display into fall to complement blooms like asters, chrysanthemums, and pansies. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in exploring the versatility of easy-care ‘Caramel.’

A small bird with a chestnut crown, black cheek spots, and brown-streaked back perches on a rose hip bush with glossy green leaves and clusters of bright orange-red fruits, attracting wildlife to garden plants in October.

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9 Bird-Attracting Plants to Grow in October

Attract birds with plants that offer them food, shelter, and a nesting site. Local birds are a sign of a healthy ecosystem, and the garden is a good place to start helping them. These nine trees, shrubs, and herbaceous perennials are the perfect bird-attracting plants to grow in October.