Is there anything lovelier than a shade garden on a warm day? It's hard to beat!
Flowering trees and shrubs deliver vibrant color to the yard, but most varieties bloom for only weeks at a time. If you want extended curb appeal, these 14 long-lasting stunners—a mix of annual and perennial plants—are your best bet. Not only do they bloom all summer long, they’re also easy to grow, versatile, and readily found at your favorite garden centers.
Plant these shrubs in front of your house for curb appeal, privacy, or the simple joy that their foliage and flowers bring to your yard.
Are you thinking of growing an herb garden? Why not learn how to make this DIY spiral herb garden!
Planting perennial vegetables lets you plant once and harvest delicious (and unusual) veggies for years to come. Find out about more than 50 plants to choose from, many cold hardy to zone 3, or even colder! #perennialvegetables #permaculture
These Flower Bed Ideas for the Front of House are a visual treat to your eyes. It helps to create a beautiful front yard.
When it comes to having a herb garden, there's really nothing more satisfying than picking your very own fresh herbs for that night's dish! These herbs that grow together can be planted in just one pot or directly in your herb garden outdoors for a full, healthy harvest in no time! These herbs not only enjoy each other's company, but also feed off of each other by exchanging important nutrients and therefore, making sure your harvest is plentiful! Herbs that grow together stay together! Herbs That Grow Together A rule of thumb when planting any herb or vegetable together, is
These invasive plants are all beautiful so you will be tempted to plant them in your garden. Find out which invasive species are not worth the hassle.
Most gardeners are familiar with daylilies, peonies, hostas, and iris, but other perennials can add color and interest.
Here are 8 ideas that will revamp your front yard on a budget!
If you are ever tooling down I-90 en route to Chicago and need a breather before hitting the windy city, stopping off at the Anderson Japanese Gardens in Rockford, Illinois is definitely worth your…
Whether you're new to gardening or just looking to keep things stress free, these low-maintenance flowers will liven up your landscape and need little help.
Shade plants and flowers bring beautiful blooms to areas of your property that receive little light. These gorgeous plants don't need a ton of sun to flourish...
These hardy perennials can thrive in part sun, full sun or shade, high heat or freezing temperatures, and still bloom beautifully every year.
Adding compost to soil improves its structure -- or, what used to be called "tilth" -- and is the basis for any good garden or farm.
Want to enjoy a vibrant garden throughout the year? Here are the most stunning Perennial Flowers That Bloom From Spring To Fall Continuously!
Growing vegetables and fruits in the home garden is rewarding, but many people are put off by the backbreaking work involved at the start of the growing season. Perennial edibles are the answer to this
These shade loving shrubs will fill in the space under trees with beautiful flowers and interesting foliage to beautify those shady areas.
Create an all-season perennial garden so that the blooms just keep on blooming! Enjoy three or four seasons of color and beauty throughout your yard by following our easy guide.
Create a beautiful yard with these creative landscape ideas with big impact.
Plants that climb to the sky and and plants that spill to the earth are very dramatic performers in the garden and some of my favorite flora to incorporate into a space. Climbers transform a space …
A soil scientist shares fun facts you never knew about soils, like how billions of organisms live in them and how many thousands of types there are.
Fried halloumi bowls over bright and lemony quinoa with roasted beets and sautéed garlicky rainbow chard, then topped with pickled red onions, tzatziki, pomegranate arils, and mint. With pre-roasted beets and store-bought tzatziki, this is our go-to quick weeknight dinner that tastes like it took hours! Got picky eaters? serve components separately!
Just because you are growing veggies, herbs and fruit, doesn't mean you have to settle for an unappealing garden look. HGTV Gardens offers pointers on growing a pretty kitchen garden.
This guide profiles the prettiest varieties of salvia plants to grow in gardens. Learn about different salvia plants and their care details.
my review on favorite cottage garden roses: Earth angel rose, eden climbing rose, moonlight in paris rose... must haves country garden roses!
Brighten up your yard with these perennial planting combinations for colorful flower garden ideas.
Read along to learn about the top 23 plants for pollinators to add to your garden that will attract bees, butterflies, and hummingirds!
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These 10 vertical gardens are SO cute and unique, you'll want to copy them immediately! Vertical gardens serve a few purposes beyond looking amazing: they save a ton of space and keep critters away. Vertical gardens are not only great for small spaces, but also look great in bigger gardens as well because let's face it, they're super decorative aside from being useful. Plus, you don't have to worry about too much maintenance! Let's check out these 14 DIY vertical gardens so you can get inspired to create your very own version or copy one of the ones below! 14
Come discover the 18 best fall flowers to grow in your garden for autumn blooms. Some may grow through winter in mild climates too!
There are a great many reasons why you should consider growing borage in your garden. It is useful both while it is in growth, and as a crop for harvesting.
Are Mums Perennial or Annual? If you are also confused between the two, we are here to clear it out once and for all!
These shade loving shrubs will fill in the space under trees with beautiful flowers and interesting foliage to beautify those shady areas.
Do you often have trouble remembering to water your houseplants? Or would you rather not deal with the mess of potting soil? Then you should try growing plants in water! If you want to start your own houseplant hydroponics, these are the best species to try.
Hydrangeas are a flower power plant for summer gardens. They grow in hard-to-fill niches in garden plantings, or they can dominate a well-watered area near the house or on the shady side of the lawn.
Want to grow stunning flowers in your garden? Here are the best Perennials for Shade That Bloom all Summer.
Learn which Hosta companion plants will look the best in your yard with lots of shade garden pictures to provide inspiration and ideas.
If you love to have a tropical garden like setup and you live in a cold climate then grow these cold hardy tropical plants to create a tropical garden in a cold climate.
Even though I was born in Texas, my third-generation Finnish genes kick in when temps soar above 90. As I wither, I admire my “bring on the heat” plants with roots in hot climes, like Dicliptera suberecta. Hailing from Uruguay, its common name, “Hummingbird Plant”, is quite apt with those tubular
Learn all you need to know about lilac bush care and how to grow lilac bushes with this growing guide so you can enjoy blooming lilacs in the Spring!
4 simple ways to arrange flowers and plants in your garden to get that beautiful layered look that you want... even if you're a beginner!
