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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.

How to Grow Spaghetti Squash Apr 27, 2023

Add a spaghetti squash vine to your garden. It’s easy to grow, and the reward is a tasty, healthy pasta substitute.

How to Grow Carex Sedges Apr 26, 2023

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Learn the many ways this perennial sedge grass makes a great addition to your garden, including using Carex in containers, along b …

Why Do Tomatoes Split? Apr 25, 2023

When it comes to taste, homegrown tomatoes beat those hard, red supermarket orbs hands down. Learn why tomatoes crack and split an …

What to Plant in July Apr 19, 2023

Don't give up on your garden when the weather is hot. Learn what to plant in July and you can still enjoy many of your favorite ve …

Why Are My Cucumbers Bitter? Apr 14, 2023

Cucumbers are one of summer’s best gifts — unless you bite into a bitter one. Find out the science behind why cucumbers are bitter …

How to Use Epsom Salt for Plants Apr 6, 2023

You can buy Epsom salt in the drugstore, but it's more than a home remedy for various ailments. Learn when Epsom salt can help pla …

How to Plant and Grow Anemone Flower Apr 19, 2023

Looking for brilliant blooms to take your garden from spring to summer to fall? Easy-to-grow anemones are the answer.

The Best Plant Stands for Every Style and Space Mar 27, 2023

Elevate your botanical display with these fresh-picked plant stands.

Growing Passionflower Vine Mar 23, 2023

Add exotic flair to your garden with the intricate blooms of Passiflora, the passionflower vine. This heat-loving vine is a cinch …

How to Water Houseplants Mar 21, 2023

Learn the art of watering houseplants and show off the green thumb you always knew you had.

How to Plant and Grow Allium Mar 13, 2023

With their unusual blooms and vivid colors, ornamental alliums add an exotic touch to gardens.

How to Choose and Grow Honeysuckle Mar 7, 2023

Few garden plants are as polarizing for gardeners as the honeysuckle. Honeysuckle flowers can be a welcome sight in the garden or …

How to Plant and Grow Creeping Thyme Feb 28, 2023

Creeping thyme makes a fragrant and functional groundcover.

How to Grow Sweet Alyssum Feb 22, 2023

Sweet alyssum brings color and fragrance to your early spring garden. Easy to grow from seed, alyssum is a low-growing plant that …

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