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Chemical pest repellents can be harmful, so many gardeners are turning to natural alternatives like planting flowers believed to deter ticks. But can this work?
Read MoreMulch and landscape fabric are common solutions for keeping weeds out of your garden, but there's a beautiful ground cover that can also get the job done.
Read MoreFritillaries are perennials with yellow, red, or orange flowers, some of which have a strong fragrance. Do they keep pests out of your garden?
Read MorePine straw has unique properties that help improve the soil around azaleas. This type of mulch also offers protection against certain environmental factors.
Read MoreDo you want to see more hummingbirds flocking to your garden? With this easy-to-grow ground cover, you can attract your favorite feathered friends.
Read MoreThis pretty flower attracts hummingbirds with its brightly colored blooms, and as a bonus, it readily self-seeds to fill your yard with interest year on year.
Read MoreRoses are a beautiful and classic addition to any garden. If you're looking for a low-growing variety perfect for a ground cover, choose this variety.
Read MoreWhen it comes to growing tomatoes, you can opt to either start them from seed or seedlings. Here's the option that will give you a bigger bang for your buck.
Read MoreYou can still grow gorgeous flowers in an area with a hot climate. This flowering shrub can tolerate the high temperatures and is low maintenance.
Read MoreIf your property is situated on a slope, erosion is a natural hazard you must contend with. This easy-to-grow ground cover holds the topsoil layer in place.
Read MoreLooking to add a bright pop of color to your window boxes or planters? Perfect for container gardening, this sun-loving plant will provide lasting blooms.
Read MoreThyme is an easy-to-grow herb, and for a thriving plant, it might be a good idea to amend the soil with gravel to create better growing conditions.
Read MoreIf you're looking to give your garden bed a bit of a breather between plantings, but don't want weeds to pop up in the bare soil, try this pretty cover crop.
Read MoreStarting your veggie patch from seedlings may seem like a smart way to get the plants growing and maturing faster. But it won't work for this common vegetable.
Read MoreIt's not too late to add a new tree to your yard, even if summer is fast approaching. Choose a fast-growing tree that will be well established before winter.
Read MoreLooking to add a tomato variety to your garden that's both tasty and easy to grow? You may want to consider this particular type of cherry tomato.
Read MorePart of the mint family, this herb has a pleasant, citrusy fragrance and adds plenty of visual interest thanks to its unique foliage. It thrives in containers.
Read MoreHelp your tomatoes thrive by planting this companion herb. It attracts pollinators to help disperse pollen from the tomato's anthers to the stigma.
Read MoreSwiss chard is typically grown as a crop, but it offers a great deal of visual interest, too — especially if you pair it with the right ornamental plants.
Read MoreThe 'Calandiva' cultivar is a stunning flower that comes in yellow, pink, red, white, orange, and purple. Follow these simple steps to propagate it.
Read MoreLooking for minimum effort, maximum reward in your yard? Plant these perennial vegetables that will keep coming back year after year with new harvests.
Read MoreStarting sweet potatoes indoors is an easy way to get a head start on your garden before the end of winter, but is using water or soil better?
Read MoreFinding ground cover that will thrive in shady spots can be a struggle, but this fragrant floral choice is the perfect low-maintenance pick.
Read MoreIf you want your tomato plants to be as productive as possible, give the "tickle" trick a shot. The plants will reward you with more substantial harvests.
Read MoreIf you want hummingbirds to regularly visit your yard, planting flowers is the way to go. Consider planting this orange flower that will easily attract them.
Read MoreA dry, humid garden is still a place where plants thrive, despite its subpar conditions. This herb, in particular, doesn't mind the moist air and parched soil.
Read MoreStruggling to propagate your hydrangeas successfully? Discover the critical step you're missing for perfect results and get essential techniques for new growth.
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