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Plant Care Guides: Shrubs

From light and water requirements to fertilizing, pruning and more, get expert tips to keep your plants happy and healthy.

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Plant Terms You May Not Know

Plant Terms You May Not Know

Meredith Gaines — Nov 01

The world of plants can be overwhelming, which is why Plant Expert Meredith is here to break down some common plant terms. From deciduous to ...

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Growing Zones Guide: Zones 9-11

Growing Zones Guide: Zones 9-11

Sarah Logie — Jun 24

If you’re located in Zones 9-11 and need some planting and care tips, check out our growing guide below so you can grow with confidence ...

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Beneficial Bugs For The Garden

Beneficial Bugs For The Garden

Meredith Gaines — Jun 15

When you spot a bug, your first instinct might be to jump away or search for a nearby magazine or shoe to kill it, but ...

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Bay Laurel Planting & Care

Bay Laurel Planting & Care

Sarah Logie — Jun 06

You're probably familiar with bay laurel, most commonly known for its bay leaves, which are a popular herb for flavoring in cooking. What you may ...

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Growing Zones Guide: Zone 8

Growing Zones Guide: Zone 8

Sarah Logie — May 11

If you’re located in Zone 8 and need some planting and care tips, check out our growing guide below so you can grow with confidence ...

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How Do We Measure Our Plants?

How Do We Measure Our Plants?

Meredith Gaines — May 03

Why So Many Sizes? There is no nursery-wide standard for pot sizes, meaning that container manufacturers can make pots with slightly different dimensions and designs ...

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Growing Plants in the Desert

Growing Plants in the Desert

Meredith Gaines — Apr 20

Unless you live in the desert and have experienced its climate, you might think a desert is a place that’s barren, flat, and devoid of ...

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Growing Zones Guide: Zone 7

Growing Zones Guide: Zone 7

Sarah Logie — Apr 11

If you’re located in Zone 7 and need some planting and care tips, check out our growing guide below for your area so you can ...

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Guide to Perennial Planting & Care

Guide to Perennial Planting & Care

Meredith Gaines — Feb 23

Springtime is for planting new varieties and giving your landscape a lift! With all the plants available out there, navigating them can get a little ...

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Growing Zones Guide: Zone 6

Growing Zones Guide: Zone 6

Sarah Logie — Feb 21

If you’re located in Zone 6 and need some planting and care tips, check out our growing guide below for your area so you can ...

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Top New Year's Resolutions for Plant Care

Top New Year's Resolutions for Plant Care

Sarah Logie — Jan 03

A new year brings endless possibilities and tangible excitement for all that’s to come! It also means resetting and establishing those New Year’s resolutions, so ...

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Growing Zones Guide: Zone 5

Growing Zones Guide: Zone 5

Sarah Logie — Jan 05

If you’re located in Zone 5 and need some planting and care tips, check out our growing considerations and specific plant recommendations for your area ...

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Growing Zones Guide: Zone 4

Growing Zones Guide: Zone 4

Sarah Logie — Dec 10

Do you live in Zone 4 and need some planting and care tips for your trees and shrubs? Check out our planting considerations and specific ...

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Everything You Need to Know About Nandinas

Everything You Need to Know About Nandinas

Sarah Logie — Oct 12

A member of the Berberidaceae family, Nandina is a flowering plant native to eastern Asia. It’s commonly known as Sacred Bamboo or Heavenly Bamboo, while ...

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Video: How to Plant and Care for Knock Out® Roses

Video: How to Plant and Care for Knock Out® Roses

Ryon — Oct 08

Knock Out Roses are beloved for their colorful, long-lasting blooms, easy care and disease- and pest-resistance. Here, our friend and plant hobbyist Macie shares her ...

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Plant Care 101: Double Knock Out Roses

Plant Care 101: Double Knock Out Roses

Blair Brown — May 29

Why are Double Knock Out® Roses so popular? For starters, they’re extremely cold hardy and heat resistant. Double Knock Out Roses are recommended for growing ...

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Plant Care 101: Miss Kim Lilac

Plant Care 101: Miss Kim Lilac

Blair Brown — May 30

As spring transitions into summer (and super hot temperatures), it's time to highlight one of our month-to-month favorites: The Miss Kim Lilac. Not only does ...

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How to Prune Shrubs: Our Easy Tips for Care

How to Prune Shrubs: Our Easy Tips for Care

Blair Brown — Sep 12

Pruning: Arguably the most intimidating step when it comes to caring for your garden. And really, it's a rite of passage.Successful pruning means you've reached ...

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Plant Care 101: Miss Kim Lilac

Plant Care 101: Miss Kim Lilac

Blair Brown — May 30

As spring transitions into summer (and super hot temperatures), it's time to highlight one of our month-to-month favorites: The Miss Kim Lilac. Not only does ...

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Plant Care 101: Limelight Hydrangea Tree

Plant Care 101: Limelight Hydrangea Tree

Blair Brown — May 30

Beauty in bloom enters the limelight with this timeless tree. Flanked by lush green leaves and artfully delicate petals, the Limelight Hydrangea makes a rich, ...

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Hydrangeas: The Complete Guide for Months of Blooms

Hydrangeas: The Complete Guide for Months of Blooms

Blair Brown — May 30

Nothing says summer like large clusters of bright hydrangeas, with blossoms that last for months. From the early spring until autumn, hydrangeas delight gardeners across ...

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Plant Care 101: Double Knock Out Roses

Plant Care 101: Double Knock Out Roses

Blair Brown — May 29

Why are Double Knock Out® Roses so popular? For starters, they’re extremely cold hardy and heat resistant. Double Knock Out Roses are recommended for growing ...

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Preserving Flowers: 5 Ways to Save Fresh Cuts

Preserving Flowers: 5 Ways to Save Fresh Cuts

Blair Brown — May 30

So, between HGTV and Pinterest you’ve recently earned a (not-so-accredited but who’s asking) degree in interior design. You have all of your favorite ideas pinned ...

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