Japanese Spirea: You Might Not Have to Skip It!
Discover the beauty of Japanese spirea (Spiraea japonica) and explore some non-invasive spirea varieties for a low-maintenance, eco-friendly landscape.
25 Best Shade Plants for Beautiful Shade Gardens
Think your shady yard is a lost cause? These 25 shade plants prove you can turn those dark, ugly spots into the most beautiful part of your garden.
25 Best Perennials for Full Sun Gardens
Discover the 25 best plants for full sun that will transform your garden with nonstop color from spring through fall. Complete with expert design tips, real photos, and sound growing advice from a professional landscape designer.
How to Use Arborvitae in Landscaping: Ideas, Spacing & Top Varieties
Learn how to use arborvitae in your landscape design — from privacy hedges to mixed borders. Includes spacing guidance, variety comparisons, and expert landscaping ideas.
10 Easy Houseplants I’ve Grown for Years
These 10 easy houseplants have earned their place on my list by thriving in my home for years. From familiar favorites to a few unexpected choices, discover which plant best matches your light, watering habits and space.
Growing Rosemary Indoors
Just brought home a rosemary plant? Learn where it grows best, how to care for it indoors, and whether it can stay outside through winter.
Growing Lavender Indoors: How to Care for a Potted Lavender Plant
Indoor potted lavender doesn't have to be tricky when you know the right techniques. Get our proven strategies for vibrant, fragrant plants that last.
Norfolk Island Pine Care Indoors: How to Keep It Happy After the Holidays
Did you bring home a Norfolk Island pine for the holidays? Learn how to care for it indoors, from light and watering to soil, humidity, fertilizer, and more. Give your little holiday tree its best chance at becoming a long-lived houseplant!
Holiday Lemon Cypress Care: How to Keep Your Mini Tree Green
Your little lemon cypress looked perfect at the store. Now how do you keep it green? Get practical indoor care tips and find out what to do after the holidays.
Christmas Cactus Care: Simple Steps for Success
Learn how to care for a Christmas cactus, including its light, water, soil, and fertilizer needs, plus simple tips to encourage more blooms. Not sure whether you have a Christmas or Thanksgiving cactus? Don’t worry. Their everyday care is very similar.
Philodendron Pink Princess, the Darling of Plant Collectors
Learn how to care for Philodendron Pink Princess, encourage beautiful pink variegation, troubleshoot yellow or brown leaves, and avoid Pink Congo fakes.
The Ancient, Prehistoric Bald Cypress Tree
This stately, deciduous conifer thrives in zones 4-10.
The Bright, Bold and Vibrant Butterfly Weed Plant
Butterfly weed (Asclepias tuberosa) is one of the showiest native perennials you can grow, and one of the most important for monarchs. Learn how it differs from other milkweeds, plus care tips, companion plants, and landscape ideas.
Catmint vs Russian Sage: A Complete Comparison for Gardeners
Wondering whether to plant catmint or Russian sage? Discover how these two perennials compare in looks, care, and landscaping performance.
Midnight Express Delivers: A Redbud with Red Leaves
Discover the Midnight Express redbud, a beautiful flowering tree with burgundy leaves. Learn about its mature size, growing conditions, care, and landscaping uses.