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Flowers Looking to add some new perennial flowers to your garden, but want to make sure they bloom as early as possible? There are many early blooming spring perennials that will do the job, and the key is finding the right balance of colors and growth. In this article, we look at our favorite early bloomers that will give your garden some color in the early spring. By Jason White Last updated: January 10, 2023 | 12 min read Early spring perennials add the warmth of spring to your yard before the season arrives....

Succulents Ghost plants are popular succulents, but many new owners aren't sure how much sunlight they actually need. In this article, gardening expert Emily Horn walks through the direct and indirect sunlight needs for ghost plants, and their ideal location once they are placed in your home. By Emily Horn Last updated: December 21, 2022 | 3 min read One of the more unique succulents is the ghost plant. It takes on a ghostly appearance, hence its name, with foliage that comes in a blueish-gray color....

Houseplants Are you looking to propagate a pothos plant, but aren't sure where to start? Luckily, pothos propagation is fairly straightforward! The most common method for this (and easiest to do) is by pothos cuttings. In this article, gardening expert Logan Hailey takes you though six easy steps to propagate your pothos plant! By Logan Hailey Last updated: June 3, 2022 | 11 min read Epipremnum aureum are quite possibly the easiest houseplants to grow....

Flowers Thinking of adding some lilies to your garden this season, but aren't sure where to start? Lilies are a garden favorite. With their beautiful blooms, and fragrant scents, it's not hard to understand why. In this article, certified master gardener Liz Jaros takes you through all you need to know about growing lilies in your garden, including their maintenance and care needs. By Liz Jaros Last updated: January 4, 2023 | 18 min read A joy to the senses when they flower in mid to late summer, lilies are prized for their showy, colorful blooms, vertical stature, and complex scents....

Shrubs Thinking about adding some dwarf hydrangea plants to your garden this season, but aren't quite sure which type to plant? Finding the right hydrangea tht's a bit small and more compact, can really make a difference depending on the size of your planting space. In this article, gardening expert and hydrangea enthusiast Jill Drago examines her favorite types of dwarf hydrangea. By Jill Drago Last updated: June 26, 2022 | 10 min read Hydrangeas are a well loved group of plants that are adored for their large beautiful flowers and for the ease of care....

Succulents Looking to add a pink succulent to your indoor plant collection, but aren't sure where to start? There are many indoor succulents to pick from, so finding the perfect plant can be a challenge. In this article, we look at our favorite pink succulents with names and pictures of each! By Jason White Last updated: December 21, 2022 | 12 min read An indoor garden can provide a sense of calm, peace, and enjoyment for many busy people who also enjoy plants....

Vines Are you preparing your flowering clematis plant for winter this season, but aren't sure where to start? These perennial vines are a garden mainstay, but can be susceptible to frost. In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen shares her top tips for overwintering your clematis this season. By Liessa Bowen Last updated: December 9, 2022 | 6 min read Clematis is a group of over 250 species of flowering vines....

Flowers Are you considering adding some desert bluebell flowers to your home or garden? These plants are a favorite amongst many gardeners due to their beautifully colored flowers. In this article, gardening expert Madison Moulton explains how to plant, grow, and care for Phacelia Campanularia. By Madison Moulton Last updated: February 18, 2022 | 14 min read Take a walk around the California deserts Mojave and Sonoran in spring and you may notice giant carpets of purple-blue flowers nestled around the rocks....

Flowers If you've fallen in love with the beautiful celosia flowers, it's only natural to start considering how to add them to your garden! But you are also probably curious if they will grow back next season, or need to be replanted. In this article, we examine if celosia is considered an annual, biennial, or perennial plant! By Jason White Last updated: November 16, 2022 | 5 min read Perhaps you want to plant celosia or cockscomb, but you’re unsure whether you have perennials or annuals....

Houseplants Thinking of adding some houseplants to your indoor garden space, but need to make sure they can survive without a lot of light? Finding indoor plants that don't need a lot of indirect light can be a bit of a challenge! In this article, gardening and houseplant expert Madison Moulton takes you through her favorite houseplants that can survive in these conditions! By Madison Moulton Last updated: September 9, 2022 | 18 min read When it comes to houseplants and lighting, one of the most common questions asked is: which houseplants grow in low light?...

Shrubs Are you looking for a flowering plant that can act as a privacy hedge? There are a number of different plants you can choose from! In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen takes a deeper look at her favorite flowering shrubs that can make beautiful privacy hedges in your yard or garden space. By Liessa Bowen Last updated: December 30, 2022 | 16 min read If you are looking for some beautiful blooming shrubs to create a privacy hedge, you have many versatile options....

Vegetables Are you thinking of adding some Asparagus to your garden this year? Did you know that there are actually 15 different types of Asparagus you can consider before you start planting? In this article, we take a deeper look at the different Asparagus varieties that you may want to consider before settling down to start planting in your garden. By Jason White Last updated: May 28, 2022 | 9 min read Asparagus is a perennial vegetable that’s part of the perrenial flowering plant species....

Flowers Are you thinking of growing Iris flowers this season, but aren't quite sure where to start? Whether it's Bearded Iris, or other types of Iris, these beautiful flowers can offer plenty of visual interest to just about any garden space. In this article, gardening expert Liz Jaros takes you through everything you need to know about growing Irises as well as their mainteance and care. By Liz Jaros Last updated: January 10, 2023 | 15 min read Flowering in late spring or early summer after most gardens have completed their first act but before the second one begins, iris flowers fill the gap brilliantly with their rigid, upright habit and ruffly, complex blooms....

Information Do you have a drooping, browning, dying orchid plant? There are many reasons your ochid might be struggling. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss examines the reasons your ochid may be dying, as well as how to revive it and bring it back to life. By Melissa Strauss Last updated: January 4, 2023 | 4 min read Gardening is an act of faith. Faith that the things we do today will manifest as growth and beauty in the future....

Fruit Blueberry bushes are well known for producing delicious berries during their fruiting season, but how long after planting should you see them start to produce fruit? In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen examines how long it takes for blueberry bushes to become fruit productive, and what you can expect. By Liessa Bowen Last updated: January 8, 2023 | 4 min read Small, sweet, round, and blue, the blueberry is one of the most delicious fruits that you can grow....

Vegetables If you are planning on planting kale this season, you may be wondering when the best time of season is to start sowing. While kale can be planted during any growing season, it's often thought of as one of the best fall crops for your garden. In this article, gardening expert Merideth Corhs walks through when to plant kale, and why it's such an excellent fall crop! By Merideth Cohrs Last updated: November 2, 2022 | 5 min read Kale may not be the thing you drool over when you plan your garden, but it’s a beautiful cool-weather crop to grow at home....

Plants Are you decorating with poinsettias this season? These festive plants have become a holiday essential, and we want to help you keep yours looking beautiful for as long as possible. In this article, gardening expert Danielle Sherwood outlines 11 care tips for poinsettias in containers! By Danielle Sherwood Last updated: December 23, 2022 | 7 min read A symbol of the holiday season around the world, poinsettias are a fun and easy way to step up your winter container plant decor....

Plants Looking for some perennial plants for a shady area of your garden, and live in hardiness zone 6? Perhaps you are starting a new shade garden? Either way, finding the right plants for areas that don't naturally get a lot of sun is important when planting in the shade. In this article, you'll learn about our favorite cold-hardy plants that are perfect for hardiness zone 6. By Jason White Last updated: October 12, 2022 | 15 min read If you live in USDA hardiness zone six and have shady areas in your yard that most plants will not tolerate, there are shade-loving perennials that may be exactly what you are looking for!...

Flowers Thinking of planting some white perennial flowers in your garden that will come back year after year? Adding some white to a brighter colored garden can offer a very nice color balance. However, finding the perfect selection of white perennials can be difficult with so many options available. In this article, we take a deeper look at some of our favorites! By Jason White Last updated: November 24, 2022 | 11 min read White flowers are versatile, at times appearing chic and elegant, at others pure and rustic....

Flowers If you are looking for a bright flower to compliment your garden this season, you should consider growing ranunculus flowers for their bright, and beautiful appearance! In thiis article, cut flower farmer and gardening expert Taylor Sievers walks through how to plant, grow, and care for ranunculus in your garden! By Taylor Sievers Last updated: September 28, 2022 | 16 min read We all know how popular roses are. Thousands of books have been written about them and millions of rose bouquets have been gifted....