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10 Water-Wise Plants Anyone Can Grow
These plants practically thrive on neglect! They're perfect for the forgetful gardener, traveler, or the person looking for beauty withou...
11 Easy Colorful Container Garden Ideas
Cultivate your artistic side by mixing and matching colorful annuals, perennials, and tropical plants in containers. 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...
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 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
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...
Top Plants to Attract Butterflies to Your Garden
If you want to attract beautiful butterflies to your yard, start with these nectar-rich flowers. By Katie Savannah Amos