Plant the Seeds When the weather warms and temperatures are consistently above 70°F, scatter zinnia seeds over prepared ...

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Yarrow grows quickly and spreads aggressively, but through proper division and control, you can still manage it well. Here ...

Regardless of whether you want to use artichokes as a veggie or a flower (or both!), it's easy enough to grow this ...

Most perennials are easy care plants that require less maintenance than annuals and return year after year with minimal fuss.

If you live in a hot climate and want to plant hanging baskets, trailing lantana is the plant you need. Here's how to make ...

Use barriers such as chicken wire over the soil to deter digging. In addition, although it’s not the prettiest solution, a ...

Bees make great pollinators, but so do butterflies. Here are some tips on how to attract butterflies with a pollinator garden ...

Otherwise, rhododendrons require very little pruning unless branches are dead or injured. If you have older shrubs that have ...

Don Kinzler writes: "We can help our wintered plants prepare for another outdoor growing season with a few simple tips." ...

Mark Ruibal of Ruibal's and Dione Lineberry of Blue Ribbon Lady Landscaping share their tips for attracting pollinators to ...