These common garden shrubs and perennials should not be cut back in fall if you want healthier plants and more abundant flowers.
From fruit pits to wine corks, here are 17 things you didn't know you could compost, plus composting tips for a more eco-friendly home.
Discover essential tips for growing serviceberry, a flowering tree with edible berries that is one of spring's first sources of nectar.
These beautiful drought-tolerant shrubs can shrug off extended dry spells with ease. This list includes evergreens, flowering shrubs, and shrubs with colorful foliage.
Celebrate the gardening season with container garden ideas. Buckets, baskets, and spring planting boxes all help create space for a new transition.
Count on these patio plants to add sweet fragrance to outdoor spaces with their flowers or even foliage.
One of the best ways to add charm and warmth to a garden is repurposed planters made from galvanized tubs, old boots, a wheelbarrow, or other finds.
Find essential tips for growing African violet, a houseplant that blooms repeatedly with minimal care.
Learn how to get rid of mealybugs using alcohol-soaked cotton swabs, strong jets of water, or insecticidal soap.
These hanging indoor plants will make the best use of your home's vertical spaces with their trailing stems, dangling leaves, and gracefully arching shapes.
Add a humidifier for plants since the air in most homes is too dry for plants to thrive, or use these other simple tricks to raise the humidity.
Desert rose is a beautiful succulent to add to your houseplant collection. Find out how to care for a desert rose plant with this comprehensive guide.
Turn your outdoor space into everyone's new favorite hangout spot with these concrete patio ideas.
Horsetail is a water-loving plant that looks stunning almost anywhere—as long as you take measures to control it.
Learn what you can do to protect powdery mildew on squash plants and stop an infection before it gets out of hand.
Here's how to eliminate wild plants and weeds naturally—plus recommendations for the best tools for the job.
Bring nature indoors in a large-scale way with this green trend. Living walls are walls covered in plants, and there are several different ways to try one in your space.
Give your hanging plants a fun twist with this easy DIY project.
Early and late tomato blight are common threats to tomato plants. Find out the symptoms of these two diseases and get control and prevention tips.
These tips for growing mint indoors include how much light to give them, how frequently to water, and other essential information for the best plants.
