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10 Colorful Annual Flowers that Attract Butterflies
Colorful butterflies, moths, bees, and other important pollinators will flock to your yard when you provide them with a banquet of nectar...
12 Perennials You Should Plant in the Fall
Jump-start your spring garden by planting in the fall. The cool, moist autumn weather helps perennials get established so they’ll bloom t...
10 Perennials for Late-Summer and Fall Color
Keep the color show going in your backyard right up until frost. Here’s a peek at 10 of our favorite late-season bloomers. 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...
10 Deer-Resistant Plants
If hungry deer have turned your backyard into a Bambi buffet, fight back by planting flowers they won’t eat. Here are 10 of the best deer...
15 Best Flowers for Summer
Plant these long-lived annual flowers that thrive in heat and humidity. By Katie Savannah Amos
14 Sun Loving Perennials Anyone Can Grow
Paint sunny spots in your yard and garden with these colorful, carefree beauties. Perennials come back year after year, so just plant the...
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 perennial...
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 Garden Myths Debunked
Here are 10 things about gardening that just aren't true. By Doug Jimerson
A Shopper's Guide to Buying Norfolk Island Pines
Discover how to buy, care for, and enjoy Norfolk Island pines. By Doug Jimerson
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. By Doug J...
10 Things to Do in Your Garden in July
Midsummer can be the best and the worst of times in your garden. Here are some tips to help you focus on the best of times. By Doug Jimerson
10 Things to Do in Your Garden in May
As gardening season ramps up, use these tips to ensure a beautiful landscape. By Doug Jimerson
10 Things To Do In Your Garden in February
Get tips for gardening in February. By Doug Jimerson
10 Tips for Container Garden Design
Design colorful, easy-care container gardens with these 10 top tips. By Justin Hancock
10 Perennials for Dazzling Curb Appeal
Give your home a front-yard makeover with perennial flowers. Here are 10 top picks that will add interest and value to your home. By Doug...
10 Design Tips For A Perfect Perennial Border
Take the guesswork out of creating a perfect perennial border with our ten super-easy design tips. By Doug Jimerson
12 Annual Flowers That Can Take the Cold
Add months to your gardening season by planting cool-weather annuals in the early spring (or fall) when temperatures are too chilly for m...
3 Simple Ways to De-Stress
A recent article from the Huffington Post listed 20 ways to destress. Three of them involve plants.
12 Things You Did Not Know About Houseplants
In honor of Indoor Plant Week, Tovah Martin, author of the newly published book, The Indestructible Houseplant (Timber Press, 2015) and c...
10 Ways to Keep Your Houseplants Happy in Winter
Your moisture-loving tropical houseplants need special care during the drying winter months. By Karen Weir-Jimerson
11 Houseplant Parenting Tips
Becoming a good plant parent is easy when you know and follow some basic guidelines to help keep your plants in great shape. By Doug Jime...