Outdoors

Got dandelions? Learn how to eliminate this common weed once and for all.

Whether you call them million bells or baby petunias, easy-to-grow calibrachoas may be small, but they pack a big punch of color i …

Yes and no. There are two different kinds of citronella plants and only one has any effect on pesky insects. But they're both nice …

Celebrate autumn apple harvest with a bushel of facts about this crunchy fall favorite.

Looking for an evergreen shrub that loves the shade, bears large flowers, is low maintenance and will last for decades? Then look …

In a collection of houseplants, a healthy jade plant is a shiny jewel that stands impressively on its own or it can add a sturdy c …

Weren't gifted with a green thumb? Then this houseplant is for you. ZZ plants provide high-impact looks with little maintenance.

Turn a shady spot into a thriving garden with our favorite, shade-loving plant picks.

Come on in! HGTV Magazine has all the front porch inspo you need.

Yes, beets come in a variety of shapes and colors, and all of them are delicious. Find serving ideas and growing tips for this hea …

Need help covering bald spots in your yard or keeping down weeds in your garden? These hardy, easy-to-maintain plants may be the a …

Make a fast-burning home compost bin for under $50. One 50-gallon drum will turn your family’s food scraps into rich, usable soil …

Make the outdoors an extension of your home with smart hardscaping solutions. We share our top tips for transforming your front or …

Here's what you should know before you hire a snow-removal service — before the snow starts flying.

This perennial cyclamen is very hardy so it's perfect for landscapes in the colder regions of the country.

This shade-loving perennial forms a dense ground cover topped with pretty purple-blue flower spikes that pop in the spring.

Repurpose old, damaged or about-to-be discarded items into smart-chic containers. If the items don't have drainage holes, add some …

Save time and effort by planting these hardy, easy-to-grow perennials that come back year after year.

Yes, they are, but did you also know that beets can be used to make red velvet cake and that beet greens are just as nutritious as …

Exercise your green thumb in the off-season with these useful winter garden chores.

Prep your garden for winter chill with these must-do tasks.

Learn about the five types of carrots and which ones will work best for your garden.

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.