Thinking of putting some perennials in the ground this October? There are plenty of perennials you can plant, depending on your hardiness zone. In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago looks at her favorite perennial plants to settle into your garden in the month of October.
Planning your garden around an evergreen foundation is a great way to maintain year-round interest in the landscape. Here are some of our favorite evergreen shrubs that make a stunning backdrop for showier plants during the warmer months while still looking nice in the colder ones.
Do you have a sunny plot of land you’d like to convert into a native prairie habitat? A pocket prairie is a mini prairie habitat that can support native plants and plenty of pollinators. It’s easy to create a beautiful pocket prairie as part of your home landscape. In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen introduces nine tips for starting your own pocket prairie.
Are you ready to grow a miniature prairie habitat in your own yard? A pocket prairie is a great way to create a beautiful garden, incorporate native plants into your landscape, and support pollinators. In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen will introduce 15 fabulous plants to include in a pocket prairie habitat.
Are you overwhelmed with the large selection of grass seeds when you walk into your garden center? Choosing the right type of grass for your lawn can be tricky. In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago will break down 13 types of grass for your lawn and help you decide which might be best for you.
Milkweed is a beautiful genus of plants that are of great importance to pollinators, and especially to the Monarch butterfly. In this article, gardening expert and pollinator enthusiast Melissa Strauss shares some of her favorite species of Milkweed plants that are native to the United States.
Are you looking to plant some sunflowers in your garden or yard, but aren't sure where to start? The good news is sunflowers are relatively easy to plant. They are great for novice gardeners, and more advanced gardeners alike. In this article, gardening and flower expert Taylor Sievers walks through how to effectively plant, grow, and care for sunflowers.
Are you thinking of adding some color to your garden by adding some Zinnia flowers? Zinnias come in a variety of different colors, and are easy to both plant and care for. But there's some tricks you'll want in your back pocket to make sure they flourish. In this article, gardening and flower expert Taylor Sievers walks through every step you'll need to successfully plant, grow, and care for Zinnia flowering plants.
Rudbeckia is a flower that many gardeners are familiar with. But they usually call them by their more common name, the Black-Eyed Susan. These flowers are easy to grow, and bring a splash of beautiful yellow and black coloring to any garden bed. In this article, gardening and flower expert Taylor Sievers explains how to plant, grow, and care for Black-Eyed Susan flowers.
Thinking of adding some orchids to your gardening space or home landscape? There are many different types of orchids, all of which have big, beautiful blooms. In this article, flower and garden expert Taylor Sievers examines 47 different orchid varieties with their names and pictures, to help you find the perfect bloom for your garden.
One of the most common ferns across the US, Matteuccia struthiopteris is an ideal plant for shade gardens. Gardening expert Madison Moulton gives tips on how to plant, grow, and, most importantly, harvest these beautiful leafy plants.
Do you have a thing for rare and exciting plants? The bat flower is an incredible plant with some of the most interesting flowers around. Here, gardening expert Melissa Strauss explains how to care for this unique and exciting tropical beauty.