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One of the best partnerships in the garden could be between your trees and a flowering ground cover, plants that act as a living mulch under shaded canopies.
Read MoreThose annoying spurge weeds in your garden bed have evolved to be widespread and difficult to eliminate. Try this one task to keep it from taking over.
Read MoreIt's always sad when a generations-old publication comes to an end. But while a 200-year-old almanac is closing, it may not be the one you're thinking about.
Read MoreCaring for your lawn is a year-round, multi-step process. For healthy grass, make sure that you learn what thatch is and how you can get rid of it correctly.
Read MoreBeginning gardeners might be intimidated by the thought of planting certain flowers. But there are actually so many that are easy to grow straight from seed!
Read MoreIt can be difficult to grow certain houseplants if you aren't blessed with an abundance of natural light inside your home. These 10 options can handle shade.
Read MoreWhile you may want to duplicate a delicious plum you've just eaten, planting the pit won't necessarily get you the result you want. It takes an advanced method.
Read MoreOrchid enthusiast? There's a reason that these colorful, tropical flowers are popular houseplants. They'll bloom more often, too, if you follow these steps.
Read MoreWhile it's easy to add pruning and raking to our winterizing to-do list, there's one important task we often forget that can save our trees from fatal damage.
Read MoreSometimes, the older, established gardening techniques really are the best. This one not only stops weeds, but it can even provide your plants with nutrients.
Read MoreIt's autumn, so start thinking about your springtime garden. No, really. These perennial plants and flowers can be started in fall weather for blooms by spring.
Read MoreOctober is here, which means hummingbirds are migrating away in some U.S. regions. If you plant these two flowers now, you'll attract them back come springtime.
Read MoreWhen you are designing your garden, don't rule out shrubs. They can hold their own with adding color and texture, especially this purple flowering shrub.
Read MoreThis iconic conifer is especially good at holding soil in place and feels right at home on a hillside or slope. Plus, it will fill in the space pretty fast.
Read MoreThese delicious Asian fruits might be your summertime fave, but it's time to stop planting them in spring. Here's why the cooler temps of fall work better.
Read MoreIt's easy to take the sun for granted as a gardener. When you have to make do with shadier areas, you need all of the shade-tolerant beauty that you can get!
Read MoreLots of pests are unwanted, especially around the garden where they can wreak havoc. This particular pest is actually invasive, but you can keep it out.
Read MoreFinding bug damage on your plants isn't fun, but in this case, it is also potentially disastrous. Here's how to keep these tiny black bugs off of your tomatoes.
Read MoreThose beautiful sunflowers light up a yard. But they can be picky when it comes to potential companion plants in the garden. Consider these 7 pairing options.
Read MoreSome birds stick around in the winter, like the beautiful cardinals. This tree attracts them even in the winter so that you have a majestic view in your garden.
Read MoreFinding spring and summer blooms is super easy. For those of us who want to squeeze as much flower time out of our gardens as possible, here's one to check out.
Read MoreOne of the simplest and most affordable ways to get a creeping phlox ground cover lawn is by planting it from seed. Here's how you can grow it yourself.
Read MoreA yard full of pines doesn't have to be a negative. There are over 10 types of plants (including flowers, ferns, and shrubs) that grow well under pine trees.
Read MoreFor that sunny, open space in your yard, try something different. Consider one of these small trees that fits perfectly and can handle all that solar power.
Read MoreEmpress trees have gorgeous lavender blooms each spring. But there are potentially huge issues with this tree that could make a mess of your backyard.
Read MoreWith so many flowers to choose from, this wildflower may not even cross your mind. While not as well known as some, Wright's skullcap has a convenient niche.
Read MoreYes, there's a correct method of pruning when it comes to your cherry tomato plants. To produce even more of this red crop, you'll need to trim it just so.
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