Ornamental Gardening

No houseplant collection is complete without at least one pothos plant. These famous indoor beauties belong right on your shelf, with stunning leafy vines cascading to the floor. They even …

Living in a wildlife corridor, I’m in a high-traffic deer zone. There are many reasons to avoid attracting wild animals to our gardens and blooming backyards. Not only are deer …

We love our furry and feathery kids (or as some people call them, pets). We’d do anything to keep them safe, happy, and healthy. But sometimes, especially when it comes …

Sunflowers are one of those happy plants that shout summer is in full swing. They are tall and stately, producing large flower heads that rotate with the sun – one …

Rosemary is an aromatic perennial herb, beloved for its hardy and tough nature. Previously known as Rosmarinus officinalis, its name was changed to Salvia rosmarinus due to its growth habits …

Incredibly eye-catching, nothing brings vibrant, long-lasting color to the flower beds better than annual flowers. Unlike perennial plants that come back year after year, annual flowers burst into bloom and …

For summer flower power, hydrangeas are a must. They fill up hard to plant places, producing colorful mopheads of flowers in blues, pinks, pure white, lavender and rose. When the …

In the late 1800s, flowering orchids were considered more valuable and exotic than any other plant. What was once a flower of the elite – rare and glamorous and known …

Roses are beloved by gardeners everywhere. They have spawned various societies dedicated to their appreciation and massive gardens showcasing the thousands of hybrids on the market today. Despite their reputation …

Every flower gardener has to try growing hydrangeas at least once in their life. These plants, traditional garden staples, are once again booming in popularity, thanks to the massive clusters …

Mosquitos have got to be the most unpopular bugs on the planet – and rightly so! Their peskiness can ruin a barbeque or picnic in the great outdoors faster than …

Anyone interested in houseplants likely has at least one Pothos in their home. These stunning trailing vines are incredibly popular, gracing the homes of houseplant parents across the world. They …

Where kitchens are the heart of the home, gardens are the soul. Everyone love’s a bright, colorful garden that provides an essence of spring as long as possible, leading to …

Sunflowers (Helianthus annuus) are most often associated with expansive fields of giant yellow flowers facing the sun. Unfortunately, we aren’t all close enough to a sunflower field to enjoy their …

Spathiphyllum – or, as it’s commonly known, the Peace lily – is a beautiful houseplant with dark glossy leaves. It forms a lush feature plant in any corner, even in …

Gardening is like a science, and you need to know which plants will work best in full sun, partial sun/shade, and full shade. If you are looking for plants in …

Shade in the garden is either a gift to be savored or a dark damp gardener’s challenge. Fortunately, shrubs that don’t mind the shade will grant any shaded garden treasured …

Most gardeners are obsessed with roses. There is no need to wonder why. They’re a stunning addition to any garden, as a standalone attraction or paired with a variety of …

If you’re looking for a low-maintenance houseplant that offers plenty of rewards, Chlorophytum comosum is your answer. Also known as Spider Plants, they do not attract or house spiders (thankfully), …

The internet is full of quick and easy gardening hacks that promise to make your plants as healthy and happy as possible. Some are backed by science and solid gardening …

It can be hard to believe that many of the flowers we grow in our gardens today were plucked from forests and meadows. In the wild, the original plants would …

Lavender is a garden staple, not only for its classic, fragrant flowers but also for its ease of care. So, when your seemingly impossible-to-kill lavender plant starts dying, it can …

Peace Lilies (Spathiphyllum) are some of the most recognizable houseplants around. Their dark foliage and classic white flowers (actually surrounded by a modified leaf that many mistake for the flower) …

Imagine the splendor of growing a garden just as nature intended! Not only is growing plants that will self-seed cost-effective, but it can also be low maintenance. Are You Thinking …