How to Grow a Chia Plant
More than a gag gift or health food trend, chia is worth adding to your garden. This guide covers how to grow a chia plant outdoors.
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11 Best Purple Flowers to Add to Your Garden
These annual and perennial plants with purple flowers will add a splash of vibrant color wherever they grow.
24 Deer Resistant Perennials with Beautiful Blooms
Keep your flowers and garden from turning into a salad bar by growing these deer resistant perennials.
When and How to Prune Lavender Plants in 5 Simple Steps
Learn when to prune lavender, and follow step-by-step instructions for how to prune lavender for healthier, fuller plants.
How Long Does It Take for Sunflowers to Grow from Seed?
How long does it take for sunflowers to grow from seed? It varies. This guide covers harvest times for microgreens, cut flowers, and edible seeds.
How to Plant and Grow Golden Star (Chrysogonum virginianum)
Chrysogonum virginianum is a groundcover also known as golden star and green-and-gold because of its yellow flowers.
How to Plant and Grow Saffron
Saffron is an expensive spice harvested from an easy-to-grow type of crocus bulb. Here's what you need to know about growing saffron.
Are Zinnias Perennials or Annuals? And How to Grow Them
You may be hoping this favorite garden flower will come back next year. But are zinnias perennials? Find out how to enjoy these plants from year to year.
The Best Types of Marigolds for Colorful Flowers and Keeping Bugs Away
Three types of marigolds offer pretty and useful varieties for your garden. Here are the best marigolds for companion plants, cut flowers, and more.
How to Plant and Grow Milkweed
The main food source for monarch butterfly caterpillars, milkweed also attracts lots of other pollinators. Learn how to grow this pretty native plant, deal with pests, choose the best types of milkweed, and what companion plants to grow with it.
How to Plant and Grow Ranunculus
Ranunculus are favorite flowers for weddings, arrangements, and gardens. Here's how to plant and grow ranunculus.
How to Plant and Grow Purple Poppy Mallow
Also called winecup, purple poppy mallow thrives in sunny spots.
How to Plant and Grow Perennial Peanut
Learn how to grow perennial peanuts for erosion control, weed suppression, and a low maintenance lawn.
How to Plant and Grow Ornamental Oregano
Learn how to grow ornamental oregano, an aromatic plant with eye-catching blooms.
How to Plant and Grow Lady Ferns
Discover how to plant and grow lady ferns in the garden with this quick guide. Learn how to water, fertilize, and nurture your ferns like a pro.
Rex Begonia Care Tips for Beautiful Plants
Learn how to grow and care for rex begonias with these tips on choosing the right plants, watering, pests, and more.
How to Plant and Grow Prairie Dropseed
Learn how to grow and care for this low-maintenance native grass, including planting tips and good companion plants.
How to Plant and Grow Golden Alexander
A food source for many pollinators, this North American native wildflower has bright yellow blossoms in spring and thrives in a various environments.
How to Plant and Grow Roselle
Learn to grow and harvest roselle so you can make your own delicious hibiscus tea.
7 Best Types of Lilies to Grow in Your Garden
Find the perfect types of lilies for your landscape, based on characteristics such as fragrance, height, easy-care, length of bloom, and light requirements.