Take it Easy with Low-Maintenance Landscaping
Learn the secrets to low-maintenance landscaping. Find out how to select the right plants for your climate and keep pests and weeds at bay.
Choose Succulents for Water-Wise Gardening
Succulents thrive with little water and care, making them nature’s toughest champions against water scarcity.
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023 Update)
Check the new USDA Hardiness Zone Map for 2023 to see the new zone designation for your area. Is climate change affecting your garden?
Winter Care for Container Blueberries
How to protect blueberries planted in containers over winter. By Guest Author Kristen Pullen of Bushel & Berry.
Plants For Winter Interest: Colorful Berries for Wildlife and Stunning Visuals
There are a handful of shrubs, vines and trees that produce colorful berries for winter wildlife and look stunning in the winter landscape.
Viburnums: Versatile Shrubs for Any Spot in Your Garden
Viburnums offer something for everyone. There are more than 150 species and they run the table on shrub and tree characteristics.
Goldenrod or Ragweed: Which One Causes Fall Allergies?
Goldenrod gets a bad rap in the fall for causing allergies. The actual culprit is ragweed, whose pollen can travel hundreds of miles.
American Beautyberry: Fall’s Favorite Plant for Wildlife
American Beautyberry is a dazzling plant for your fall garden. It attracts birds and other wildlife who feast on its bright purple berries.
Tips for Fall Planting and Transplanting
Fall is the perfect time to plant or transplant just about anything, especially spring- and summer-flowering perennials.
How to Grow Blackberries
Blackberries are often considered a bitter fruit, but many varieties bred for home gardens are sweet, slightly tart, and absolutely delicious.
