Outdoors

Short on garden space? You'll be happy to know sweet potatoes can be grown in flower pots.

Add height and color to your garden with these easy-to-grow flowers.

There are hundreds of varieties of sweet potatoes grown around the world; we've narrowed the list down to the top performers for y …

Plants go through years of breeding and testing before they land in commercial garden centers. Find out how a plant makes it from …

This beautiful, old-fashioned garden is full of charming vignettes and lots and lots of hydrangeas.

These two veggies are often called the same thing or misidentified; find out how to tell the difference between these two tasty tu …

Named for Joel Poinsett, the U.S. minister to Mexico who brought the plants home in 1825, the poinsettia is always decked in holid …

Enjoy the flavor of garden-fresh carrots all year long by learning how to freeze, pressure cook and store them properly.

Learn how to button-up your watering gear to prevent cold-weather damage.

Simple knife skills will unlock fennel’s flavorful nature. Learn how to tackle this oversize bulb.

This shade-loving plant comes in a head-spinning array of hues and sizes.

Maybe. It depends on a few things like weather, what type of composter you have and your gardening goals. Read on to find out when …

Cover crops (aka - living mulch or green manure) improve garden soil with nutrients and organic matter. Plus they help suppress we …

Should you pick annuals or perennials when planting your garden? Here's a rundown on the differences between these two types of pl …

Raise your culinary sights by growing different types of winter squash. These nutritious vegetables boast delicious flavor.

Everyone knows birds and bees help pollinate your landscape, but did you know bats are pollinators too? Not only will they help yo …

Add a pop of purple to your garden with these varieties of perennial flowers that range from pale mauve to deep plum.

Before you plunk down good money for a new weed-eater, learn what features to look for to help keep your yard neat and tidy.

Succulent season doesn’t end when summer does. There’s a slew of these pretty plants that can take as much cold as winter can dish …

Add water-wise pizzazz to your porch, patio or garden with these container designs for hot- and cold-hardy succulents.

Low pressure in a garden hose can be caused by a number of issues. Here’s what to look for and when to know if you’ll need profess …

Brush up on stink bug basics and learn how to get rid of these smelly home invaders.

We tested this indoor herb garden at the office and now it’s our favorite coworker.

Skip a trip to the garden store and shop these real houseplants from the comfort of home.

This formal garden defined by brick paths, statuary and classic Southern plants, is an oasis in the heart of Charleston, South Car …

Fed up with bunnies eating your plants? Follow these tips to prevent rabbit damage in your yard.

See how a rocket engineer attracts birds by setting up proper habitats that include the gurgling sound of moving water.