9 Must-Know Tips for Pruning Hibiscus Plants
Smart pruning spurs hibiscus plants to unfurl hundreds of eye-catching tropical flowers. These tips will take the guesswork out of pruning.
Trees, Shrubs & Vines
How to Plant and Grow American Hazelnut Trees
This guide covers how to grow and care for American hazelnuts, including planting, pest control, and harvesting tips.
The 10 Best Shade Trees to Block the Sun and Beautify Your Yard
These easy-care shade trees can help lower the temperature, add beauty to your landscape, and many put on stunning fall shows of colorful foliage.
Fertilize Hydrangeas Like a Pro with These 6 Tips
Get more flowers by knowing exactly how and when to fertilize hydrangeas.
How to Plant and Grow Texas Sage
Texas sage is an easy-to-grow, heat and drought-tolerant native shrub for the Southwestern garden that bears pink and purple flowers throughout the season.
How to Plant and Grow Cherry Laurel
Use this guide to plant and grow cherry laurel as an easy-care, evergreen tree or shrub in your yard.
How to Propagate Clematis from Cuttings and Layering
Learn how to propagate clematis successfully with this step-by-step guide on two different techniques.
How to Plant and Grow Passionflower
Find essential tips for growing passionflower, a species of vines that adds a tropical flair to your garden.
What Is an Arborist, and When Do You Need One?
Find out what an arborist is and how to select the best arborist for your tree care needs.
5 Simple Ways to Keep Cut Lilacs from Wilting in a Vase
Find out how to keep cut lilacs from wilting too quickly in a vase of water with these cutting and care tips.
11 Best Topiary Trees and Shrubs for Your Garden
Regular clipping transforms these easy-to-grow topiary trees and shrubs into mini works of garden art.
How to Plant and Grow ‘Berry White’ Hydrangea
Here’s how to grow and care for ‘Berry White’ hydrangea so you can enjoy the intense color show it will add to your garden.
How to Plant and Grow Bougainvillea
Bougainvillea is a large tropical shrubby vine that rewards gardeners with showy bracts when grown in its preferred conditions.
The Best Types of Hydrangeas to Grow in Your Garden
Whether you're looking for the best hydrangea for full sun or all-season color, check out these perfect types of hydrangeas for your landscape.
How to Plant and Grow Golden Bamboo
Learn how to grow golden bamboo, a perennial often used for outdoor privacy. Unfortunately, it can be invasive, so be careful where you plant it.
How to Plant and Grow Cypress Vine
Essential tips for growing cypress vine, a fast-growing annual that flowers all summer long and attracts hummingbirds.
Which Trees Produce Spiky Round Balls? Here’s How to Identify Them
Only a few types of trees have spherical, prickly seed pods, and each of these spiky trees has distinctive features. Here's how to tell them apart.
How and When to Prune Rhododendrons
Use these tips for pruning rhododendrons to get a burst of fresh foliage and flowers.
8 Reasons Why Your Lemon Tree Leaves Are Turning Yellow, and How to Fix Them
When your lemon tree leaves are turning yellow, here's how to figure out why so you can restore them to health. From lack of nutrients to watering issues, this guide provides expert tips for correcting common causes for yellow leaves on lemon trees.
How to Plant and Grow Bottlebrush Buckeye
Find essential tips for planting and growing bottlebrush buckeye, a native shrub whose feathery white flowers attract butterflies.