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How to Select the Perfect Perennials for Your Yard
Ensure your landscape stays beautiful and easy to care for by selecting the right perennials. We'll show you how. By Justin Hancock
How to Plant Groundcovers
Transform challenging bare spots in your landscape into a carpet of color with groundcovers. By Doug Jimerson
How To Plant Perennials
Planting perennials is easy. Check out our tips. By Doug Jimerson
How to Garden Like a Painter
Using color in the garden is easy when you follow the rules of the color wheel.
Groundcover Sedums Make Sense
Sedums are wonderfully versatile. Get sedum ideas here!
Grow Gorgeous Gardenias
Gardenias are known for their fabulous fragrance, but did you know they also make beautiful landscape and container plants? By Doug Jimerson
Hardy Hibiscus for Northern Climates
Even those who live in the north can enjoy the tropical-like flowers of hardy hibiscus.
Gardening Primer: Everything You Need to Start Your Garden
If you’ve never gardened before, it may seem like a daunting hobby. Where do you start? Read this! By Karen Weir-Jimerson
Get Your Garden Ready for Winter
Fall is the time to get back into your garden to prune, plant, and mulch. By Doug Jimerson
Garden Design 101: Using Blue Elements in the Garden
Blue is one of the most coveted colors in the garden. See why.
Give Your Garden an Edge
Edge your beds, borders, and walkways with gorgeous flowers that will frame your yard with color. By Doug Jimerson
Florida Butterfly Gardening
Discover how my yard became a haven for Florida’s state butterfly.
Easy Perennials for Shade
Think you can’t have a colorful yard because you have shade? Think again! These perennials all thrive without full sun. By Justin Hancock
Easy Care Garden Ideas
You can enjoy a beautiful garden that's not a lot of work to care for! We've put together a series of beautiful, small-space gardens fill...
Drought-Tolerant Gardening in Florida
Beat drought in your Florida yard with these tips for enjoying beautiful plants in extended periods of hot, dry weather.
East Texas Gardening Guide
Discover how to be the best gardener in East Texas. Learn about planting zones, soil, rainfall. Oh, and there are monthly tips too. By Ka...
Dress Up The Edges of Your Yard
Adding a garden along the front or edge of your yard marks the boundary in a beautiful way. By Karen Weir-Jimerson
Design Ideas for a Shaded Backyard
Have a shaded yard? Don’t worry! You can still enjoy plenty of color and interest. Get ideas from this lovely backyard. By Justin Hancock
December Gardening Tips
Escape from holiday stress with plants! Get gardening tips -- indoors and out -- for December. By Doug Jimerson
Create an Enchanting Entry
First impressions count! That's why it's a good idea to dress your front entry with colorful plants and accents that welcome family and f...
Curcuma: Plant A Summer Surprise
Curcuma is an underused tropical plant with gorgeous flowers and lush leaves.
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.
Three Surprising Plants for Florida Gardens
Discover three super plants for Florida gardens.
Color Commentary: Using Blue Flowers in the Garden
One of the most popular flower colors, blue is cherished because it adds cool elegance to any garden.