Bamboo stakes don't last long, decomposing after a season or two. This inexpensive alternative is made from a durable material that should outlast your garden.
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This gorgeous bush doesn't just provide a stunning pop of white in the garden — it's also attractive to pollinators, from butterflies to birds, year-round.
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Mulberries are lovely shade trees with a big downside — staining. However, there's another popular native shade tree with the same problem worth avoiding.
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Like hydrangeas, this plant's blooms grow in clusters. Only, the shape resembles a bottlebrush! It's also low-maintenance, and grows across seven zones: 3-9.
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If you're looking for a way to protect the growth on your fruiting trees and shrubs, this simple Amazon product could provide an easy solution.
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Blueberries can be planted during multiple points in the year, but if you want a summer harvest, follow these tips for the best spring timing.
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Attracting bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and bats to a garden is a goal for any gardener. Turns out there's a way to help these tiny pollinators to zero in.
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Looking for a rustic fence material? Modern vinyl or cheap chainlink just isn't going to cut it, but this whimsical living fence might just do the trick.
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This hummingbird-attracting shrub is compact enough not to disturb retaining walls, yet has a spreading habit that will make the wall much more attractive.
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An unexpected climbing plant can soften the look of a chain-link fence while adding seasonal interest and a touch of natural charm to your yard.
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This easy-to-grow perennial from the mint family is known for its fragrant qualities. In fact, its name derives from the Greek word meaning "aromatic herb."
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A Japanese Maple tree is one of the most beautiful trees you can have in your yard, but how long will you be able to enjoy it? Here's the answer.
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Tired of paying exorbitant prices for tomatoes at the grocery store? Growing your own can be a good solution, as long as you put enough vines into the ground.
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Berries of this fast-growing (and winter-hardy) deciduous tree darken to black when ripe. Meanwhile, hummingbirds are known to nest in the perennial's branches.
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If you grow peonies, you want them to do well and flower abundantly. Fertilizer can help your plants thrive, but only if it has the right set of nutrients.
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If you're feeling like your retaining wall is looking a little stark, this gorgeous herb can help to soften the edges with its trailing growth.
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If you see green paint on a tree, it won't be by accident. It was painted on for a reason; why it was will largely depend on where you find the tree.
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A plain chain-link fence can become a striking landscape feature with the help of one fast-growing vining plant known for its impressive foliage.
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Do you cultivate a gorgeous container garden on a patio or balcony? If you have room for a vine, consider this easy-to-grow, sweetly scented, flowering hybrid.
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In addition to attracting pollinators, this small, low-maintenance perennial is also drought-tolerant and deer-resistant. In the wild, it grows on slopes.
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It may sound like an impossible combo, but yes, there really is a palm tree that can bring summer vibes to your yard while handling below-freezing winters.
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Houseplants don't have to be basic. Take this warm-weather vine indoors or plant it outside in warm weather for beautiful leaves and flavorful dishes.
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Pollinator gardens aren't limited to flowers and herbs. One native tree offers seasonal blooms, backyard benefits, and an added reward once it's established.
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Not every problematic-looking tree has to be removed immediately. Black walnut trees require a few adjustments but may still earn a place in your yard.
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Like native bees, honeybees are ecological helpers in our gardens. To encourage them, avoid planting this flowering vine because it puts them at risk of death.
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A familiar shade-garden look gets a surprising upgrade from a certain fast-growing vine that transforms plain foliage into shifting seasonal color.
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We generally think trees should smell good. That's the expectation if you're planning to grow one that blooms and fruits but beware ... some are stinky!
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