29 California Native Plants for Home Gardens
California hosts mountains, beaches, coastal forests, deserts, and chaparral. This wide array of environments means the state claims thousands…
Are Native Plants Better Than Cultivars?
Whether you’re already addicted to gardening or just getting started, you’ve probably already heard something about native plants. But what…
11 Hanging Basket Plants That Can Handle the Heat
Hanging baskets are a great way to add color and interest to your home in summer. Whether you hang them under a porch, from a shepherd’s hook,…
How to Plant, Grow, and Care for ‘Sun King’ Aralia
Aralia ‘Sun King’ brings a burst of gold and chartreuse to the shade garden. Its fresh lime hues and graceful, shrubby form make this…
13 Beautiful Perennials for Pacific Northwest Gardens
I love perennials. What’s not to love about them? They sleep all winter long below the soil and are low-maintenance during dormancy. When they…
How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Mountain Mint
I had heard for years that mountain mint was a pollinator magnet. But when I planted a seedling in my garden, I had no idea what buzz would…
31 Garden Perennials With Colorful Foliage
Good gardens are filled with flowers. Great gardens pay attention to foliage as well as flowers. Most perennials only bloom for a few weeks,…
25 Plants For Spanish-Style Home Gardens
If your home has arched entryways, stucco or adobe brick walls, ceramic tile, wrought iron railings, and a clay tile roof, it was most likely…
31 Colorful Plant Ideas for Shaded Containers
Creating stunning container arrangements in the shade can seem daunting. Don’t all of the best flowers bloom in the sun? I’m here to tell you…
21 Plants For Mid-Century Modern Home Gardens
If you own a mid-century modern home, you probably know a bit about the architectural style and its key characteristics. A rising suburban…