These drought-tolerant plants will add life and color to your garden, even if you live in a hot and dry desert environment.
Planting perennials in the fall is a simple way to enjoy a larger, more stunning garden for longer. Benefit from a colorful and vibrant garden all year.
These hardy perennials can thrive in part sun, full sun or shade, high heat or freezing temperatures, and still bloom beautifully every year.
Use this guide to find the best shade perennials for your garden, plus get care tips for helping these plants thrive in your landscape.
If you struggle with clay soil, all is not lost. You just have to know which plants work best. These 20 plants are practically guaranteed to thrive in clay!
What is a moon garden? Moon gardens include plants with white flowers and silver or variegated foliage that can be seen reflected in the moonlight. Moon gardens also include white garden flowers with evening fragrance. Moon gardens can be created with your entire yard, a specific area, or even in just one container.
These hardy perennials can thrive in part sun, full sun or shade, high heat or freezing temperatures, and still bloom beautifully every year.
Learn which Hosta companion plants will look the best in your yard with lots of shade garden pictures to provide inspiration and ideas.
Drying fresh herbs will allow you to enjoy them longer. Learn all about how to do it, with step-by-step instructions for 6 different methods.
Come learn how to grow garlic in any zone, including when and how to plant garlic cloves, tips for soil prep, containers, mulch, and more!
These plants grow well together with tomatoes for companion planting to help them grow, benefit each other, deter certain pests and get the best tomato crops ever.
I am excited to share that The National Garden Bureau has chosen the allium as the bulb of the year! They pick one annual, one perennial, one bulb crop and one…
These are the best perennial flowers for clay soil that thrive where others don't. Select from these native species, ornamental grasses, and more.
How to Use Eggshells in the Garden-Learn the different ways you can use your eggshells to benefit your garden plants and improve your garden soil!
Beets are a staple in any homesteaders garden. They’re super nutritious plants that can be used for everything from sauteed greens to harvesting sugar from the roots. I happen to love the flavor of a homegrown beet, and once I figured out these tricks to growing beets, I was thrilled. Did you know beets are...
Lantana plants are simple to propagate with seeds, cuttings or divisions. Learn how to grow lantana plants with these 3 propagation methods.
See how to care for lavender plants this fall to help them survive winter - and to set the stage for healthy, blooming plants next summer!
Is there anything lovelier than a shade garden on a warm day? It's hard to beat!
Are you tired of the deer eating your plants in your garden? Well, I know that it annoyed me, so I decided to find some deer-resistant perennial that will not
Get ready to love this little plant survivor.
11 of the best low light indoor plants for your home. These houseplants are excellent for your living room, bathroom or any room that is fairly dark.
Propagating jade plants is fast and easy. Learn how to root Crassula leaf and stem cuttings in 5 easy steps with this detailed expert guide.
Cottage gardens are intentionally casual. Go big on color, but light on labor with this classic, informal garden style.
Fall is the best time to plant garlic. Here's exactly how to plant a single clove of garlic to grow an entire bulb.
Learn which flowers should be planted in your vegetable garden. Companion planting flowers and vegetables, yeilds better, healthier plants.
The simple solution? Decorate your home with plants that don't need sunlight or can thrive in very low light conditions.
Learn how to grow nasturtiums, and add bright pops of color to your garden (and spice to your salad) with this easy to grow edible flower.
Cold frame gardening is a great way to extend the growing season. Learn all about using cold frames, & get tons of tips for the best success.
Wondering what plants to grow near cantaloupe? Check out this list of companion plants that will help your cantaloupe thrive!
Learn about prayer plant care! The stunning maranta leuconeura is a relatively easy plant and comes in a variety of colors and patterns.
10 Beautiful Flowers to Start Growing from Seeds
Learn about how to plant, grow and care for lavender! There are many benefits to growing lavender, find out how to properly care for this great plant!
Searching for pet friendly houseplants safe for cats and dogs? Here are 25 beautiful, ASPCA approved pet safe houseplants.
There are over 30 different crops you can plant in August. I am going to focus on the 9 crops you can plant in August that are the base fall & winter crops.
Discover the many benefits of using eggshells for plants. This guide will give you all you need to make your plants thrive with eggshells.
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.
Learning how to plant corn in your garden is simple. As long as you provide enough water and keep pests at bay, you’ll have corn success!
Love the idea of fresh, homegrown herbs but don't have much time for gardening? These delicious perennial herbs will come back reliably year after year. Even if you don't have a dedicated veggie patch or
Learn how to grow ranunculus (even if you live in a hot summer climate like the low desert of Arizona) with these 5 tips.
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.
You've been growing zucchini all wrong. It needs to be staked & pruned JUST like a tomato. I know. It's mind blowing but true. Here's how!
If you don’t want to dig and you don’t want to pile, try this. When I first started gardening, the “proper” way to prepare a garden bed was double digging. I wouldn’t …
NOTE: This article is about 20 of my favorite medicinal healing herbs to grow in most garden areas and types of soil. There are 100’s more, though, that I just couldn’t include because of space. Enjoy this rundown of 20 of my favorites. Have you ever wondered which medicinal herbs are the best on