Gardening

All about gardening - we have many in-depth guides about edibles, ornamentals, houseplants, and much more. We provide answers for your garden issues!

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Flowers

11 Ranunculus Growing Secrets for Cut Flower Gardeners

If you're a cut flower gardener, and you're not yet growing ranunculuses, you're truly missing out. They are some of the most wonderful blooms for floral arrangements. Join cut flower gardener Melissa Strauss for some tips on how to grow some of these gorgeous flowers of your own!

Blooming perennial delphinium varieties with tall spikes of vibrant blue flowers with dark centers.

Flowers

11 Best Perennial Delphinium Varieties to Grow This Year

Many gardeners fall in love with delphiniums’ tall stems and beautiful flowers. However, not everyone knows you can grow these flowers as perennials! Join flower farmer Briana Yablonski to learn some of the best perennial delphinium varieties to add to your garden.

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Trees

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Saucer Magnolia Trees

Magnolias are among the oldest flowering plants in the world. The saucer magnolia is a special hybrid that thrives in lawns, gardens, and large containers. Whether buying one for the first time or cultivating an old specimen, this guide has everything you need to know about saucer magnolias and their care.

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Flowers

13 Beautiful Blue Delphinium Varieties to Plant This Season

Delphiniums are graceful, beautiful, and impressive plants that look incredible in the cottage garden and beyond. They come in several colors, but blue is the classic, tried-and-true shade for these pretty perennials. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to admire some of the loveliest hues, from cobalt to sky.

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Flowers

How to Grow Delphiniums From Seed

Few flowers can match the tall and majestic blooms of delphinium flowers. They’re easy to grow and make stunning backdrops in any garden. In this article, horticulture expert Matt Dursum shows you how to grow delphiniums from seed and enjoy their colorful blooms.

Close-up of a blooming lily magnolia tree with large, showy pink and purple flowers featuring long, narrow petals, set against smooth dark branches, with large, glossy green leaves emerging around the blooms.

Trees

How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Lily Magnolia Trees

Lily magnolias are gorgeous shrubs and small trees that produce some of the prettiest flowers of spring. If you're thinking about planting one, read ahead as gardening expert Melissa Strauss gives the details on how to grow and care for these wonderful plants.

Blooming native wildflower in Carolina, bearing clusters of delicate, star-shaped white flowers with thin petals radiate from bright yellow centers, set against dark green, heart-shaped leaves with serrated edges.

Flowers

17 Native Wildflowers for Carolina Gardens

With ecosystems ranging from cypress swamps to temperate rainforests, the Carolinas are home to a diverse array of native plants. Join native plant enthusiast Briana Yablonski to learn some native wildflowers that will help support wildlife and beautify your garden.

Clusters of orange Eriobotrya japonica fruits hanging on a brown woody branch with dark green, leathery leaves.

Trees

How to Grow a Loquat Tree From Seed

Have you tried delicious orange loquat fruit this season? If you love them and live in a warm climate, you can grow them easily at home. In this article, plant expert Matt Dursum shows you how to grow a loquat tree from seed.

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Trees

15 North American Native Plum Varieties With Ornamental Spring Flowers

Plum trees provide nutritious fruit, gorgeous flowers, and ample space for wildlife. They’re perfect for homesteads, landscapes, and wild spaces. Grow native plum species and you’ll help your local environment! Native plant gardener Jerad Bryant shares these 15 North American native plums that are perfect for your garden.