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Tips for Planting Perennials

Dig into our easy tips for a few simple things you can do to make sure your perennials start off their best. By Justin Hancock

When Do Flowers Bloom

Our annual flower calendar helps you know when flowers bloom so you can keep your yard full of color all year.

Color Up with Early Blossoms

Jumpstart your spring garden by packing pots, planters, and garden beds with cold-hardy annual flowers. By Doug Jimerson

Colorful Annual Classics

Gardening is like cooking: You need just the right combination of basic ingredients (classic colorful annuals!) to create a tasteful mast...

5 Fantastic Reasons to Grow Perennials

Perennials are perfect for any front yard or backyard garden. Here are five reasons why.

Create a Carpet of Color in Your Yard with Groundcovers

Plant easy-care groundcovers in your landscape to add low-maintenance color to your yard. Here are some of our favorites.

All Thumbs Are Green

We believe that all thumbs are green. Let us help you uncover yours!

5 Surprising Backyard Visitors

Bees, butterflies, and birds provide pollination and insect control. But there’s a host of other surprising animals who can also play a r...

How to Plan a Perennial Garden

Get your perennial garden off to the perfect start with my easy tips for how to plan a perennial garden.

January Gardening Tips

Not sure what to do in your yard this time of year? Check out our tips! By Justin Hancock

The 12 Best Silver Plants for Your Yard

Add a dose of drama to your landscape with silvery plants. They look good with everything and are easy to grow. Here are some of the best...

Add Color to Your Late-Season Garden

Late summer is a fantastic time to give your landscape new life. See how you can brighten up with perennials. By Doug Jimerson

10 Perennials That Add Colorful Style to Decks

Turn a drab deck or patio into a festival of flowers with containers packed with easy-care perennials. It’s a snap to mix and match diffe...

12 Beautiful Annuals You’ll Love for Their Leaves

Get an upscale look in your plantings this season with beautiful annuals you’ll love for their leaves. By Justin Hancock

South Florida Gardening Guide

Does gardening in South Florida have you confused? Check out our guide to gardening in this region. By Justin Hancock

A Shopper’s Guide to Vinca

Select the best types of vinca for your yard with our easy tips! By Justin Hancock

A Shopper's Guide to Buying the Best Hostas

Hostas are the saviors of the shade garden. Discover everything you need to know about choosing the best ones for your beds, borders, and...

A Shopper’s Guide to Crotons

Dig in and get everything you need to grow beautiful crotons -- indoors or out -- with our croton guide. By Justin Hancock

Hot Plants for Bold Color All Summer Long

Celebrate summer with bold, tropical plants that love the heat and offer exotic flowers from today all the way to frost. Here are some of...

Elegant Palms for Every Setting

Add easy-care, fantastic foliage to every room! Palms add architectural elegance and leafy lushness -- indoors and out. See our selection...

A Gardener's Guide to Fertilizer

Learn everything you need to know about fertilizing your plants indoors and out. By Justin Hancock

How to Make a Planter with Pavers

Here's an easy weekend project: Make a planter out of pavers! We'll show you how. By Justin Hancock

A Shopper's Guide to Buying Geraniums

The backbone of the summer garden, geraniums provide nonstop color in beds or containers from late spring until fall. By Doug Jimerson

A Shopper's Guide to Buying Outdoor Ferns

Big, bold outdoor ferns add character and beauty to porches, decks, and terraces. By Doug Jimerson