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Cool Container Gardens from the Costa Farms Team

Looking for ideas to create your own container gardens this season? Check out some of these ideas put together by the experts at Costa Fa...

How To Divide Perennials

Keep your perennials lush and healthy by dividing them regularly. By Doug Jimerson

10 Easy-Care Perennials Every Garden Should Have

There are hundreds of perennials to choose from. But which ones? Dig into this collection of reliable, beautiful, and easy-care perennials.

Best Flowers for Florida Gardens

What are some of the best flowers to grow in Florida? Here are some of my top picks. By Justin Hancock

Xeriscaping: What It Is and How to Do It

Save water in your yard with xeriscaping! We show you easy ways how. By Justin Hancock

Grow Perennials with Native Roots

As hardy as they are colorful, many top perennials have native roots. Check out our favorites.

A Shopper's Guide to Buying Succulents

Discover the best succulents for indoors and out.

Low Water Perennials

Over the years I’ve developed a list of perennials that kept on blooming in my garden, even when water was limited.

Casual, Low-Maintenance Garden Style

Discover how succulent plants, creative garden beds, and kick-back seating help create an easy-care landscape. By Doug Jimerson

Road Food for Butterflies

Add nectar-rich plants to your yard to attract and feed migrating butterflies. 

Bee Inspired With Costa Farms

Costa Farms welcomes bees and other pollinators -- petal by petal.

Make Room for Monarchs

Make a difference in the lives of Monarch butterflies by adding the right food and host plants to your garden.

5 Tips for Enticing Hummingbirds to Your Yard

Fast-moving, jewel-tone hummingbirds are fascinating additions to your yard. Here are tips for attracting them.

How to Make a Butterfly Garden

It’s easy to make a butterfly garden. Use these simple steps.

Chic Container Garden Ideas

Design your own chic container gardens by getting ideas from this collection we displayed in the Costa Farms Trial Garden. By Justin Hancock

Why Gardening is the Perfect Workout

Discover ways to improve the look of your biceps and garden beds at the same time. By Karen Weir-Jimerson

Watering Plants Indoors and Out

Keeping your indoor and outdoor plants hydrated is essential if you want them to remain in top form. By Doug Jimerson

11 Easy Colorful Container Garden Ideas

Cultivate your artistic side by mixing and matching colorful annuals, perennials, and tropical plants in containers.

10 Smart Tips for a Colorful Garden

Employ these ten easy tips in your yard to ensure lots of bold, beautiful color. By Doug Jimerson and Karen Weir-Jimerson

10 Ways to Celebrate the Earth (at Home)

Here are easy things to do this spring (or anytime) to celebrate and sustain the health of the planet we call home. By Karen Weir-Jimerson

10 Ways to Save $$$ on Gardening

There are easy ways to trim the cost of gardening projects. Water less, weed less, cut down on herbicide use, and turn your landscape in...

10 September Gardening Tips

Early fall is perfect for planting. Dig into your garden and make it bigger, better, and more colorful!

10 Things to Do in Your Garden in August

Keep your late-summer garden looking fantastic with these tips for August. By Doug Jimerson

10 Things To Do in Your Garden in June

As the days lengthen and the temperatures climb, your garden should be busting out all over. Here’s a list of things to do now.