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Low-Maintenance Alternatives to Fiddle-Leaf Fig Mar 13, 2024

If you’re fighting to keep your fiddle-leaf fig healthy and gorgeous, don’t give up. Find success with easy-growing houseplants th …

Discover the Beauty of Ficus 'Audrey' Mar 11, 2024

Celebrate gorgeous greenery by adding a trendy Ficus ‘Audrey’ to your houseplant collection. Learn how to care for this no-fuss fi …

What are Variegated Plants? Mar 10, 2024

Learn what makes variegated plants multicolored, how to care for them and whether you can make a plant turn variegated. Plus, find …

The 10 Best Fertilizers for Indoor Plants, According to a Master Gardener Mar 5, 2024

Keep houseplants healthy and strong with the right fertilizer.

Chaos Gardening: The Easiest Way to Grow a Garden Feb 28, 2024

We're giving chaos gardening a green thumb's up. It's so easy and fun, you may decide to ditch the other garden styles you've trie …

When to Plant Bulbs Feb 22, 2024

Not sure when to plant spring bulbs? Take the guesswork out of knowing when to plant tulips and a host of other bulbs.

Should You Use Pasta Water on Plants? Feb 20, 2024

Social media sites are buzzing about using pasta water on your plants. Is this a gardening hack or a hoax?

The Best Houseplant Tools and Accessories, According to Plant Expert Hilton Carter Feb 1, 2024

From sharp pruning shears to nutrient-rich soil, these are the nine essentials you need to thrive as an indoor plant parent.

21 Questions With Hilton Carter Dec 19, 2023

We asked the beloved plant stylist, artist and author our most pressing questions. Read the AMA to get Hilton Carter's expert grow …

Tips for Growing and Caring for Camellia Plants Feb 29, 2024

Discover the beauty of camellias in your garden. HGTV has tips on caring for camellia plants and growing their stunning blooms.

How to Plant, Grow and Harvest Swiss Chard Nov 17, 2023

Swiss chard is a colorful addition to a cool-season garden that is packed with nutrients. Learn how to plant, grow and use this su …

How to Grow and Care for Norfolk Island Pine Nov 17, 2023

Norfolk Island pines are popular houseplants and handsome landscape plants in warm winter areas. For a living Christmas tree, dres …

Philodendron Micans Care Oct 25, 2023

You’ll be tempted to "pet" the soft, velvety leaves on philodendron micans. These easy-to-grow, tropical beauties climb or trail a …

15 Best Pumpkin Carving Kits and Tools Oct 3, 2023

Get in the Halloween spirit with these top-rated pumpkin carving kits for kids, adults and aspiring artists.

Lipstick Plant Care Sep 9, 2023

Lipstick plant, with its flirty, lipstick-tube flowers and cascading stems, is hard to resist. Choose your favorite "lipstick" col …

How to Grow Ponytail Palm (Beaucarnea recurvata) Aug 31, 2023

Easy-to-grow ponytail palm needs very little care. Use this leafy beauty, also called elephant foot plant, as a houseplant or in a …

20 Fall Wildflowers You'll Love Aug 28, 2023

As summer bows out, fall wildflowers take center stage in brilliant colors like purple, yellow and orange. Black-eyed Susans, cone …

How to Plant, Grow and Harvest Leeks Aug 25, 2023

Leeks are one of the milder, sweeter members of Allium, the onion family. Read on to learn how to plant, grow, harvest and preserv …

Planting, Growing and Harvesting Borage Aug 7, 2023

Sun-loving borage is a delicious, beautiful and easy-to-grow annual herb that tastes similar to cucumber. People are not the only …

Planting, Growing and Harvesting Stevia Aug 4, 2023

Stevia — also called sweetleaf — is an easy-to-grow annual herb that is commonly harvested to use as a natural, calorie-free sweet …

Planting, Growing and Harvesting Marjoram Aug 3, 2023

Marjoram is a Mediterranean herb that is often used in French cooking. Learn how to grow and care for marjoram in your garden. Plu …

How to Can Tomatoes Jul 31, 2023

Canning tomatoes is a great, easy way to preserve the season's harvest so you'll have fresh tomatoes all year long. Learn how to c …

Growing Blanket Flower Jul 12, 2023

Low-maintenance blanket flower is a native plant that will fill your yard’s sunny spots with colorful blooms all season long.

The Best Watering Cans of 2023, Picked by HGTV Editors Jun 15, 2023

Hydrate your plant babies and keep them blooming with a top-rated watering can perfect for your home and needs.

10 Best Fruit Storage Ideas Jun 2, 2023

When life gives you lemons, stick ‘em in one of these stylish fruit bowls, baskets or bins.

How to Plant, Grow and Harvest Lemon Balm May 18, 2023

Fragrant, fast-growing lemon balm can be a good addition to garden beds or containers. Learn how to grow this pollinator-friendly …

What to Plant in August May 22, 2023

It's not too late to plant, even in late summer. You can still grow short-season veggies, herbs and flowers in August from seeds o …

The Best Houseplants You Can Buy on Amazon May 18, 2023

If you've ever been curious about the live plants they sell on Amazon, try these highly-rated, relatively low-maintenance options …

How to Plant, Grow and Care for Chives May 16, 2023

Learn how to plant, grow, harvest and use chives. This popular perennial herb is easy to grow and has many benefits in the kitchen …

How to Plant, Grow and Care for Dill May 10, 2023

Dill is an easy-to-grow addition to an herb garden. Learn how to select, plant, grow, harvest and preserve this tasty herb.

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These flowers, herbs, fruits and leaves will fill your garden and home with fragrance.

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After your lilies flower, tuck them in for the winter with tips from the experts at Stargazer Barn.

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Learn about fruit trees worth adding to your yard.

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Add floral fireworks to your garden with new coneflowers that dazzle with exciting flower forms and a rainbow of petal colors.

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These lovely dogwood tree cultivars offer four-season garden beauty.

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These gorgeous, lush flowers bring old-fashioned glamor to the garden.

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If no pruning sounds good to you, check out these low-maintenance dwarf gems.

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These wonderfully smelling plants and herbs can be taken inside to infuse your home with sweet odors.

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African violets come in a stunning variety of colors, flower forms and sizes.

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An extended bloom time and heat tolerance are among this bright annual's attributes.

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From scents of jasmine to pineapple, these fragrant shrubs are a breath of fresh air.

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Infuse your yard with scent-sational blossoms that look as good as they smell.

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With an endless array of cheery colors and shapes, there's a daylily for every garden. Learn about the different varieties of this …

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Begonias are nearly foolproof annuals that don't require a lot of maintenance to thrive.

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Growing fragrant roses is like adding a perfume bar to your garden. Choose your favorite scent: citrus, honey, musk, cloves or eve …

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Survey the gorgeous varieties of these colorful exotics.

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From cold and flu treatment to jam, pies and wine, elderberry is an ancient herbal remedy that’s finding new popularity in a varie …

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Love bouquets? Fill your yard with perennials that offer blossoms perfect for picking and plunking into vases.

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Grow a variety of flowers from bulbs to create a year-long parade of color.

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Stoke — or start — a love affair with bulbs by learning about different types of flower bulbs.

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Ignite your yard with the wonderful color of flowering perennials that return to fill your garden with beauty year after year.

Colorful, Easy-Care Anemones 11 Photos

Also called windflowers, anemones are perennials that bloom in spring or fall, depending on the variety. Look for these nearly car …