Joe Butler 
Tiger lilies produce bold orange flowers with dark spots and recurved petals from mid to late summer. These Asian natives grow two to five feet tall with lance-shaped leaves. Hardy in Zones 4 to 8, they thrive in full sun to part shade with well-drained soil. Learn how to grow tiger lilies in this guide. Read more now.
Whether due to cold temperatures, excess snow pileup, or even misplaced sidewalk salt, an evergreen shrub can experience a plethora of wintertime injuries. In this guide, you’ll learn about the most common forms of winter damage, how to manage the injuries sustained, and how to prevent such problems in the first place.
Bean plants are susceptible to a range of fungal, bacterial, and even viral diseases that can reduce yields and affect pod quality. Recognizing early symptoms and understanding how these pathogens spread can help limit damage in the garden. Learn how to identify and manage 11 common bean diseases in this guide. Read more.
When yuccas are grown in a cold climate, it may be tough for these plants to make it through the winter unscathed. In this guide to caring for winter-injured yucca plants, you’ll learn how to help a frost-damaged specimen the right way as well as how to prevent cold injury and frost damage in the future. Read more now.
Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus) is a perennial shrub that offers reliable summer and fall blooms in a wide range of sizes, colors, and forms. Many modern cultivars are sterile and easy to maintain, making them suitable for any landscape. Discover 25 of the best rose of Sharon varieties in this guide. Read more now.
Morel mushrooms are prized for their nutty, earthy flavor but are difficult to cultivate. These fungi require specific moisture levels, temperature conditions, and substrate to fruit successfully. Results are unpredictable, and it can take up to five years before fruiting. Learn how to grow morel mushrooms in this guide.
Tiger flowers (Tigridia pavonia) produce bright, eye-catching blooms in shades of red, orange, yellow, and pink, often with bold speckled patterns at the center. These tender perennials won’t survive winter temperatures in Zone 6 and below. Learn how to lift and store tiger flower corms in this guide. Read more now.
If the leaves of your persimmon trees (Diospyros spp.) are starting to curl, this can be a symptom of a variety of common environmental stressors including issues with moisture, temperature extremes, or pest infestations. Learn about seven common reasons for persimmon leaf curl and how to deal with them in this guide.
Not all cacti need pruning, but there are times when it’s essential to remove damaged tissue, manage size, or take cuttings for propagation. Learn more about the tools you’ll need, when to prune based on the type of growth, and how to make clean cuts without harming your cactus in this guide. Read more now.
Jelly bean plants are a type of sedum featuring plump, glossy leaves that blush with shades of red, orange, and bronze in full sun. They thrive in bright light and lean soil, making them perfect for containers, rock gardens, and sunny windowsills. Learn how to grow these charming succulents in this guide. Read more now.
‘Angelina’ sedum is a low-growing, mat-forming succulent with needle-like foliage that ranges from bright lime green in spring to coppery red and orange in fall. It produces small yellow flowers in summer and thrives in lean, well-draining soil with minimal water. Learn how to grow this easy-care stonecrop in this guide.
Dividing sedum helps manage overgrown clumps, refresh tired plants, and create free new starts for the garden. Whether you’re working with upright or creeping types, this simple task encourages healthier growth and better structure with minimal effort. Learn when and how to divide stonecrop in this guide. Read more now.
Whether they’re outgrowing their space, clashing with your landscape, or posing a hazard with their sharp, rigid leaves, yucca plants can sometimes require removal. But these persistent succulents can be difficult to get rid of unless you do the job properly. Learn how to remove yucca plants in this guide. Read more now.
Sedum is easy to grow and doesn’t need much maintenance, but occasional pruning can improve its form, reduce flopping, and control spreading growth. Different types benefit from different approaches, whether you’re working with creeping ground covers or upright varieties. Learn when and how to prune sedum in this guide.
Goldmoss sedum (Sedum acre) is a hardy, mat-forming succulent with bright yellow, star-shaped flowers and evergreen, light green foliage. It thrives in full sun and poor, well-draining soil in Zones 3 to 9, making it ideal for rock gardens or as a ground cover. Learn how to grow goldmoss sedum in this guide. Read more.
The flower-of-an-hour plant produces delicate blooms that last just a few hours, yet it offers an extended flowering season from summer through fall. This unusual hibiscus is easy to grow but has a tendency to spread, making proper care essential. Learn how to plant and grow Hibiscus trionum in this guide. Read more now.
Hairy vetch (Vicia villosa) is a vigorous, sprawling legume with fine, silvery foliage and vibrant purple flowers. Often grown as a winter-hardy cover crop, it fixes nitrogen, suppresses weeds, improves soil structure, and supports pollinators. Learn how to use hairy vetch as a cover crop in this guide. Read more now.
Bird of paradise is loved for its bold foliage and striking, bird-like blooms. But when those flowers never appear, the impact falls flat. From low light and drought stress to poor soil and cramped roots, we explore seven common reasons these plants fail to bloom – and how to fix them – in this guide. Read more now.
Proper pruning is essential for a beautiful-looking boxwood shrub, and helps to keep it free of diseases. In our guide, you’ll learn about the necessary pruning tools along with the why, when, and how of pruning. By the end, you’ll be well-equipped with the necessary know-how and ready to prune a boxwood yourself.
Pruning magnolias can be tricky business. Done improperly, it can stress the tree and reduce flowering. But a few well-timed cuts can promote healthy growth and preserve your tree’s natural shape. Discover how to properly prune deciduous and evergreen magnolias without causing harm in this guide. Read more now.
A Japanese maple looks absolutely glorious – and even more so when you fertilize it properly! In our guide to feeding A. palmatum trees, we cover everything you need to know to provide your Japanese maple with the proper nutrition, including timing, techniques, and why you should bother fertilizing in the first place.
Sedum ‘Purple Emperor’ is a stonecrop with violet leaves and pinkish-red flowers that thrives in challenging conditions. Perfect for rock gardens, containers, or borders, this drought-tolerant beauty requires little maintenance and creates striking visual contrast. Learn how to grow ‘Purple Emperor’ in this guide.
For a mid-sized ornamental with lovely multi-season aesthetics, look no further than flowering dogwood! This tree flaunts stunning white leaf bracts, fantastic foliage, and an attractive growth habit, all of which are sure to wow and amaze visitors to your garden. Our guide explains exactly how to grow it! Read more.
Yuccas are versatile, water-wise succulents ideal for a variety of landscaping uses. There are a number of ways to propagate these plants, including growing them from seed. In this guide, we’ll cover how to acquire seeds and sow them properly for the best chance at successful propagation. Read more now.
Queen palms (Syagrus romanzoffiana) are true palms suitable for cultivation in Zones 9 and above. In colder regions, these palms will require protection from freezing temperatures using techniques like mulching, wrapping the tree, or moving potted specimens inside. Learn how to winterize queen palms in this guide.
Coleus are colorful foliage plants suitable for growing as perennials in Zones 10 to 11, and as annuals elsewhere. With a bit of preparation ahead of time, you can overwinter your plants indoors or protect outdoor specimens from temporary cold spells. Learn how to overwinter coleus plants in this guide. Read more now.
Ginkgo trees are a stunning addition to the landscape in Zones 3 to 9, with their statuesque appearance and beautiful fall colors. These trees are low-maintenance and have a decent drought tolerance, but watering at the right time with the optimal amount helps keep them thriving. Learn how to water ginkgo in this guide.
Bold and beautiful, sunflowers are a vibrant addition to the summer garden. There are a number of pathogens that can damage your plants and cause stunted growth, wilting, discolored foliage, or lack of flowers. Learn about seven common sunflower diseases and how to manage them in this guide. Read more now.
The queen palm (Syagrus romanzoffiana) is an elegant, regal-looking tree that grows up to 50 feet tall. Tolerant of drought and salt spray, this tropical specimen is easy to care for when grown in its preferred Zones of 9 to 11. Learn how to grow and care for queen palms in this guide. Read more now.
If you love bird of paradise plants you may wish to consider propagating them at home to increase your stock. Unlike many plants, Strelitzia species can’t be propagated via stem cuttings but you can sow seeds or divide existing plants. Learn more about how to propagate bird of paradise in this guide. Read more now.
In time, petunia flowers will eventually fade and expire leaving your plants looking a little scruffy. To maintain a neat and tidy appearance plus promote further blooming, you’ll need to deadhead these spent blooms. Learn when and how to easily and effectively deadhead your petunias in this guide. Read more now.
Gladiolus flowers aren’t especially prone to problems with diseases, but if your plants are looking a bit worse for wear, they may be infected by pathogens such as viruses, bacteria, or fungi. Learn how to identify the symptoms of nine common gladiolus diseases and what to do about them in this guide. Read more now.
If you need to move your bird of paradise plant to a different location in your landscape, you’ll need to do it right to ensure the health of your specimen. In this guide, we’ll cover how to transplant your Strelitzia species, including preparation of the new spot and the ideal time to undertake this task. Read more now.
With delicate, goblet-shaped flowers that bloom late in the day, evening primroses are a delightful addition to the landscape. These tough perennials are native to North and South America and there are a number of different species to choose from. Learn about 9 of the best evening primrose varieties in this guide.
Boston ferns are popular houseplants, with their elegant, arching, blade-shaped fronds. These tropical ferns can thrive outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9 to 11, and are typically low-maintenance additions to the landscape. Learn how to grow and care for Boston ferns outdoors in the garden in this guide. Read more now.
Carrots are a staple in the vegetable garden but they can fall prey to a number of diseases, from mild, mostly inconsequential problems like powdery mildew to the harvest-destroying white rot. Learn about 11 common carrot diseases and how to identify, prevent, and treat them in this guide. Read more now.
A vibrant, green carpet of grass undoubtedly enhances your landscape. But how do you properly cultivate a healthy and visually aesthetic lawn? Our guide provides simple tips for growing a luscious lawn, from seeding and watering to fertilizing and mowing, so your grass will look its best. Read more now.
Watermelons are the perfect summertime fruit, a deliciously sweet treat ideal for picnics. Growing them is fairly straightforward but for the sweetest, most flavorful fruits you have to pay attention to watering. Learn how to irrigate watermelons for the healthiest plants and fruits with the best flavor. Read more now.
A healthy magnolia tree is quite gorgeous, but there are many diseases that can easily leave it an ugly, sickly mess. In this guide, you’ll get the run-down on 13 common diseases of magnolia trees, including causal pathogens, what symptoms to look out for, and how to manage and prevent infection. Read more now.
Growing potatoes in straw is a simple, yet effective way of yielding delicious tubers. It’s cheap, saves you work, yields clean potatoes, and that’s just the beginning! In our guide, we’ll discuss the benefits of growing spuds in straw, a list of what you’ll need, and a thorough how-to. Read more now.
A Japanese maple is a beautiful and versatile tree for the landscape, as long as it’s kept healthy. Unfortunately, various diseases can make your specimen look shoddy and perform poorly, and some can even kill it! Learn how to identify, prevent, and manage 9 common Japanese maple diseases in this guide. Read more now.
Ready to always have fresh salad ingredients for harvesting? You need to grow leaf lettuce. An easy-to-grow annual vegetable for the home gardener, leaf lettuce requires proper cultivation for peak tastiness. Our guide has all the info you need, from sowing protocols to plant health care. Read more now.
Are you tired of losing your spring-flowering bulbs to rodent damage before they’ve had a chance to bloom? Many rodents will consume certain flower bulbs either by digging them up or burrowing underground. Learn which pests to look out for and how to protect your flower bulbs from these marauders. Read more now.
With lovely green foliage and stunningly vibrant flowers, astilbe plants are a wonderful addition to any shade garden. With many different varieties bursting with unique bloom colors, there’s an astilbe for everyone. Learn how to properly propagate, grow, and maintain these fantastic perennials in our guide.
A standard Cornus florida is an excellent tree for the landscape, but a single flavor of excellence can get old after a while. If you want more visual variety from your flowering dogwoods, then this in-depth guide to 13 of the best C. florida cultivars and their unique ornamental features should help. Read more.
Spring-blooming perennials add much-needed color to the landscape after the cold winter months. These plants will require careful pruning at the proper time and in the correct way to avoid interfering with the floral display. Learn how to prune plants when accentuating their flowers is the top priority. Read more now.
Bursting with globe-shaped crimson flowers and lush, bright green leaves, the blood lily is a unique tropical flower. Suitable for growing outdoors as a perennial in Zones 9 to 11, those in cooler regions can lift the bulbs for storage during the winter. Learn how to grow and care for blood lilies in this guide. Read more.
A weeping cherry is a type of ornamental flowering cherry tree with a gorgeous cascading growth habit. Featuring abundant blooms on its drooping branches, these trees are a delightful addition to the landscape. In this guide we’ll discuss how to propagate, grow, and care for weeping cherry trees. Read more now.
Well-placed boulders can add structure, texture, and earthy aesthetics to your landscape. But choosing the right boulders and placing them correctly is essential. In this guide we discuss everything you need to know about boulders, how to select the right ones, and ideas for how to place them to provide maximum impact.
Aztec lilies (Sprekelia formosissima) feature stunning blood-red blooms with uniquely-shaped petals, and strap-like leaves. You can grow them in the landscape in Zones 8 to 11, or as houseplants or annuals in cooler regions. Learn how to propagate, grow, and care for these flowering bulbs in this guide. Read more now.
The Cornus genus contains at least 57 species of diverse dogwoods, including trees, shrubs, and even ground covers, providing beautiful planting options for your landscape. In this guide, we’ll cover the common traits that dogwoods share, along with how to propagate and cultivate them successfully. Read more now.
Friendship plants are tropical perennials with beautiful variegated, velvety, textured foliage, and are easy to grow and propagate indoors – perfect for sharing with friends! Learn more about Pilea involucrata, and discover how to propagate and cultivate these easygoing houseplants in this guide. Read more now.
With their gorgeous rounded leaves, delightful flowers, and low-growing habit, strawberry geraniums aka strawberry begonias are a lovely addition to an outdoor landscape. In this guide to growing Saxifraga stolonifera outdoors, we’ll cover propagation tips, cultivation guidelines, and methods for long-term maintenance.
Flaunting gorgeous light brown bark and bursting with lush green leaves, banana leaf figs are a wonderful choice for well-lit indoor spaces. Growing and caring for Ficus maclellandii is pretty simple, too. In this guide, we’ll go over how to propagate, cultivate, and maintain these beauties properly. Read more now.
With low light requirements and easygoing nature, the pretty bamboo palm is a perfect houseplant for laid-back gardeners with dim spots in need of some fronds. In this guide, you’ll learn how to propagate, cultivate, and maintain these lovely plants indoors, as well as how to keep them healthy. Read more now.
Pitcher plants are interesting and visually striking carnivorous plants that eat plenty of bugs, but there are some pests that can harm them. In this guide, you’ll learn about 11 common pitcher plant pests, including identification, control and management, and how to prevent them from striking in the first place.
The puckered, green, and purple leaves of waffle plants make this tropical perennial an absolutely gorgeous houseplant – one that’s easy to care for and maintain! Our Strobilanthes alternata guide will walk you through how to propagate and cultivate these plants, as well as how to keep them healthy.
Tortoise plants are wonderfully unusual tropical houseplants with an aboveground stem that resembles a tortoise’s shell. The beautiful climbing vines produce pretty flowers on this drought-tolerant, easy-care plant. Learn more about how to grow and care for tortoise plants indoors in this guide. Read more now.
Whether grown as a solitary specimen or as a mass of accent plantings, Hawaiian ti plants are beautiful tropical additions to the landscape. Capable of flaunting a variety of vibrant colors, Cordyline fruticosa is easy to care for. Read our guide to learn more about cultivating these beauties in the landscape.
A Hawaiian ti plant has the beautiful form and colorful foliage to make a wonderful houseplant. Easy to care for and a delight to look at, Cordyline fruticosa is perfect for bringing a bright, tropical vibe into your home. Propagation, cultivation, maintenance, and more are all covered in our guide! Read more now.
If you’re searching for stunning evergreen shrubs that can look great throughout the landscape, try Japanese yews! With beautiful green needles and an easily-shapeable form, Taxus cuspidata is very easy to care for. Propagation, cultivation, maintenance, health care and more are all covered in our guide. Read more now.
Do you want to grow yucca in a pot? There are a number of advantages to growing yuccas in pots, such as greater accessibility, more placement options, and a wider variety of style choices. If you want to grow your yucca plants in containers with ease, this guide provides all the essential know-how. Read more now.
Beautiful, hardy, and easy to care for, winterhazel shrubs will add beautiful yellow blooms to an otherwise dormant winter landscape. This guide walks you through how to propagate, cultivate, and maintain species of Corylopsis shrubs, as well as where to place them in your landscape for maximum aesthetics. Read more.
Cacti are resilient desert survivors, but even they’re at risk of infestation and pest damage. Our guide walks you through a handful of significant threats, how to prevent them, and how to handle them if they’re already present. Arm yourself with this know-how, and your cacti will be much better off. Read more now.
Fireblight can quickly infect apples, pears, and plums, leaving them sickly, ugly, and unable to produce as many healthy fruits. Our guide discusses this serious bacterial disease, how to manage fireblight infections in your trees, and even how to prevent infections from happening in the first place. Read more.
If you want to light up your garden at night, then you should figure out your wants and needs beforehand. Our guide to outdoor garden lighting covers some critical factors to consider before you begin illuminating your landscape. Whether you set up lights yourself or hire outside help, this guide will help you prepare.
Pine trees are gorgeous plantings to add to the landscape. But with so many different kinds available, how does one decide on a type to plant, or know how to tell them apart? In this guide to the best Pinus species we cover a bunch of different pine trees, their features, and what makes them unique. Read more now.
Nemesias are well known for their visually striking flowers, which come in a wide variety of colorful hues. The Nemesia genus offers many different species for gardeners to grow in all sorts of climates. Our guide teaches you everything a hopeful Nemesia grower needs to know – learn how to cultivate your own plants now.
Whether in the ground or in a container, tiger flowers are stunning additions to the landscape. Bursting with colorful, spotted blooms in the middle of summertime, these plants are tolerant of heat, humidity, and drought, while also being very easy to care for. Learn how to grow ’em in our guide! Read more now.
Species of Quercus are majestic and wonderful trees, but they’re not always easy to tell apart from each other. This guide covers some of the most common species of oak, goes in depth on their significant morphological features, and provides basic cultivation pointers for those interested in growing their own.
You may be a whiz at growing plants, but have you ever tried to cultivate mushrooms? Since they’re fungi, you’ll have to care for them differently than you would plants. Our guide to growing mushrooms outdoors covers everything gardeners need to know for growing fabulous edible fungi in their own outdoor gardens.
Interested in learning how to grow plants? It’s essential to learn the fundamentals before diving into this fun new hobby. This introduction to growing plants covers the basics of gardening and touches on what plants need to live. After reading it, you’ll be ready to begin your gardening journey. Let’s begin!
If you grow plants in a greenhouse rather than out in the garden, there’s a chance you’ll make some mistakes. Luckily, most greenhouse mistakes are entirely avoidable. In this guide, we cover some of the most common blunders you can make when growing plants in a greenhouse and how to avoid them. Read more now.
For a tough and uniquely gorgeous plant, look no further than the oakleaf hydrangea. With beautiful oak-shaped leaves and conical blooms, Hydrangea quercifolia is a low-maintenance shrub that can tolerate full sun, full shade, and anything in between. In our guide, you’ll learn how to grow oakleaf hydrangeas at home.
When picking out a home for your containerized plant specimens, it’s important to consider what the container will be made of. Different materials come with different pros and cons, and knowing them makes all the difference. In our guide, we’ll go in-depth on some common materials that gardeners should be aware of.
A regular ginkgo tree is an amazing plant, but there are a variety of cultivars that can offer many aesthetic advantages that the standard species lacks. In our guide to some of the best ginkgo tree cultivars, we cover 25 of the best varieties that you can add to the home landscape. Read more to discover your favorites.
For a drought-resistant, pollinator-attracting, and overall gorgeous plant that can rock both a shrub and tree shape, check out the chaste tree. We’ve whipped up a guide on Vitex agnus-castus that will teach a hopeful chaste tree grower everything they need to know, from propagation to cultivation to plant health care.
If you’re looking for gorgeous plants that thrive in the tropics or subtropics, try palm trees! With over 2,600 species, there’s a member of the Arecaceae for practically every landscape. In this guide, we’ll cover how to grow and care for palms, along with a few of the best species for gardeners. Read more now.
Irrigation hoses are a huge help in the garden, and learning how to care for and maintain them is very useful. In our guide on extending the life of a garden hose, we go over everything a gardener needs to know to keep hoses usable for as long as possible, from fixing damage to preventing it in the first place.
The avocado tree yields a deliciously healthy fruit that tastes fantastic in many different cuisines, and the tree itself is quite aesthetic. In our guide on growing Persea americana, we’ll cover the propagation protocols, cultivation how-to’s, and harvesting tips that’ll help you to yield your own tasty avocados.
If you’re looking for a tough evergreen shrub that can handle wind, salt spray, and a wide range of sunlight exposures, consider growing a cherry laurel! Prunus laurocerasus is gorgeous, attractive to wildlife, and very easy to care for. Check out our guide now to learn how to cultivate these fantastic shrubs.
A buttonbush shrub blooms with beautifully spherical flowers and fruits, tolerates wet soil conditions, attracts a ton of wildlife, and can even control erosion. This guide will teach a buttonbush grower everything they need to know, including propagation protocols, cultivation tips, and maintenance requirements.
If your apple trees drop their fruits prematurely, you could end up with reduced yields. A variety of different factors can cause premature apple drop, and being aware of them can help you to manage or even prevent this issue. In our guide, we’ll cover what premature apple drop is and what can cause it. Read more now.
For an evergreen and everblooming tropical shrub with stunning white flowers and bracts that resemble shrimp, the shrimp plant is the obvious choice. With a plethora of planting options, this beautiful specimen is easy to grow. After reading our guide on how to cultivate it, doing so will be even easier!
Evening primrose flowers bloom later than many other plants, are tolerant of many environmental stressors, and are just flat-out gorgeous. In our guide to growing Oenothera, you’ll learn how to propagate, cultivate, and maintain these wonderful plants, as well as how to keep them safe from pests and disease. Read more.
As dioecious plants, ginkgo trees are either male or female, and it’s essential to know the differences between them. In our guide to telling apart male and female Ginkgo biloba trees, you’ll learn what the two have in common, what sets them apart, and when to utilize each in the landscape. Read more now.
Beautiful yellow ripeness, succulent juiciness, a taste to die for… all of this and more is found in a ‘Bartlett’ pear tree’s fruits. Whether you want to enjoy them out of hand, preserve them, or use them in delicious recipes, are you ready to grow your own? Learn all the necessary tips and tricks in our guide.
Your cucumbers and other cucurbit crops are at risk of infestation via cucumber beetles, which can defoliate them, reduce their yield aesthetics, transmit diseases, or even kill the plants entirely. In this guide, you’ll learn how to identify these pests, and how to prevent and control them in your garden. Read more now.
A pretty evergreen tree for subtropical gardens, the loquat produces yummy fruits that can be eaten plain or used in scrumptious recipes. Our guide goes over everything a loquat gardener needs to know, from cultivation tips to pointers on plant health care. Read more now and you’ll be ready to grow loquats like a pro.
Clumping bamboo and running bamboo behave very differently from each other, and both have their pros and cons for use in the landscape. In our guide, you’ll learn about these unique characteristics. For necessary background info and fun facts, you’ll even get a primer on the entire Bambusoideae subfamily! Read more now.
Interested in a gorgeous, drought-resistant perennial flower that blooms in the evening, and doesn’t suffer from significant pest or disease issues? Try the Missouri evening primrose! In this guide, we’ll discuss propagation protocols, cultivation tips, and a few of the best Oenothera macrocarpa cultivars. Read more.
Growing coleus plants in containers shows off their beautifully colorful foliage while making them more accessible and easy to move or reposition throughout the landscape. To learn how to grow these plants in pots, give our guide a read. It covers everything a container coleus grower needs to know – and more!
For a beautiful and versatile deciduous tree that’s been around since the dinosaurs, Ginkgo biloba is the plant for you. It’s resistant to many pests, pathogens, and environmental stressors, and has beautiful autumnal foliage. In this guide, we’ll teach you how to grow and care for Ginkgo trees the right way.
When properly cared for, pecan trees can yield delicious nuts and liven up the landscape for years to come. But Carya illinoinensis cultivation is quite involved. Propagation, tree maintenance, nut harvesting and storage – our guide explains it all! By the end, you’ll be ready to grow these trees like a pro.
Interested in gorgeous flowers that bloom throughout the growing season? Then the tuberous begonia is for you! The tubers of these versatile plants can be lifted, stored, and replanted for years to come. In our guide, we’ll go over propagating, cultivating, and maintaining these plants, along with some health care tips.
When they’re pruned the right way, heavenly bamboo shrubs can look absolutely fantastic in the landscape. In this guide to properly pruning Nandina domestica, you’ll learn why, when, and how to prune, and what you’ll need to get the job done. Read more now and you’ll be on your way to pruning mastery.
With an upright, vase-shaped habit and gorgeously dense foliage, growing a Japanese zelkova is a stunning way of providing shade, whether it’s in your landscape or on the street. In our guide, you’ll learn the essentials of caring for this deciduous tree and how to keep it healthy for years of beauty. Read more now.
Bamboo plants are incredibly fast-growing, gorgeous, and multifaceted perennials that can be used in many different ways throughout the landscape. In this guide, you’ll not only learn how to grow bamboo, you’ll also find out how to maintain, care for, and protect your plants from pests and disease. Read more now.
The wax begonia has it all: a delightful habit, an extended blooming period, striking flowers, and beautifully glossy leaves. Able to grow in a variety of light exposures, Begonia x semperflorens-cultorum is easy to cultivate. And it’ll be even easier after reading our guide, which covers everything you need to know!
A well-mowed lawn starts with a proper mower. But which to choose? In our roundup of the best gas mowers, we go over a handful of excellent models, their features, and what makes them so special. Additionally, we’ll discuss what to consider before buying, along with some general maintenance and safety tips. Read more now.