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Are Lilies Toxic to Cats and Dogs?

Lilies can be toxic to both cats and dogs. Here's what you should know about keeping these flowers inside the...


7 Small Butterflies You Should Never Overlook

Many butterflies are large and colorful, but don't ignore the beauty of a small butterfly. These tiny pollinators are about...


Autumn Joys: The Ultimate Sedum Plant Guide

For easy care and spectacular beauty, try surprisingly diverse sedum plants. Discover the best ground cover sedums and sedums for...


The Best Fall Flowers (That Aren’t Mums)

Keep your garden growing with expert and reader picks for the best fall flowers. Adding these blooming plants for autumn...


Top 10 Best Roses for Gardeners to Grow

There’s a longtime love affair between gardeners and roses. Find your new favorite tried-and-true rose on our list of the...


13 Gardening Solutions and Remedies to Stop Doing

These common gardening solutions and backyard home remedies won't get you proven results. Here's why you should stop doing them!


How to Grow and Care for Alstroemeria Flowers

Alstroemeria, also known as Peruvian lily flowers, are popular with gardeners and florists. Find out how to grow these long-blooming...


Grow Red Hot Poker for a Flock of Pollinators

You might know these plants as torch lilies, but birds and other pollinators in your yard know them as colorful,...

How to Grow and Care for Asiatic Lily Plants

Asiatic lily flowers come in a wide range of colors, and they're great for pollinators. Here's how to care for...


True Lily vs Daylily: What’s the Difference?

A daylily and a true lily aren't the same flower. Discover the differences between the two plants, and why you...


10 Household Items to Repurpose for Gardening Bargains

Clean out your closets and repurpose your old or extra household items as helpful gardening bargains for your flower and...


Daylily Care 101: Expert Growing Tips for Gardeners

Think daylilies are boring? Think again! Get some basic daylily care tips and see spectacular cultivars to grow in your...


12 Lovely Pictures of Lilies You Need to See

Of all the garden flowers, lilies are among the most beloved. Our reader-submitted pictures of lilies capture these lovely blooms...


Grow Tropical Ginger Lily for Late-Season Flowers

Ginger lily's fragrant tropical flowers burst into bloom as the growing season winds down. Find out how to grow these...


Native Trout Lily Adds Early Spring Color to Shade

Yellow trout lily is a spring ephemeral wildflower that adds beauty to native plant shade gardens and wooded areas. Learn...


Grow Oriental Lilies for Outstanding Garden Color

Plant oriental lily bulbs for a dazzling display of color all summer long. These large, eye-popping flowers are super fragrant,...


A Homeowner’s Guide to No Mow May

This spring, laziness pays off big for pollinators. Here's how to effectively and politely participate in No Mow May.

Attract Gulf Fritillary Butterflies With Their Favorite Plants

This orange-winged flier is a southern favorite. Discover how you can attract Gulf fritillary butterflies and provide for their caterpillars.


Oakleaf Hydrangea Care and 11 Varieties to Grow

Looking for tough shrubs that deliver year-round beauty? Discover the benefits of growing gorgeous oakleaf hydrangeas!


Grow a Dwarf Hydrangea in Pots and Small Spaces

Even a small patio or porch can have big, bold blooms in the summer with dwarf hydrangea.


Does a Hydrangea Need Full Sun or Shade to Grow Best?

Many gardeners wonder, "Do hydrangeas need full sun, or do they flower better in shade?" Get answers, plus the best...


Top 10 Bushes With Pretty Purple Flowers

Make your yard truly regal by adding a bush with purple flowers. Browse lovely options like lilacs, roses, rhododendrons and...


How to Grow Blueberries in Your Own Backyard

Try these indispensable tips for successfully growing and harvesting blueberries, an amazing superfood.

Expert Tips for Growing Asparagus at Home

Want to add asparagus to your garden, but not sure where to start? From planting to harvesting, discover our useful...


This Easy-Care Coral Shrub Rose Is Ravishing

This new low-maintenance shrub rose with a delicious scent is a worthy addition to any yard.


Grow Late Summer and Fall Flowers for Hummingbirds

When planning a garden, make sure you include these great fall flowers that attract hummingbirds. They bloom their best when...


Does a Hydrangea Flower Have Special Meaning?

These flowering shrubs have been beloved by gardeners throughout history. Learn if hydrangeas have meaning and the message each color...


6 Surprising Flowers You Never Knew Are Invasive

Before these invasive flowers run amok in your garden, learn how to spot them and discover what flowers you can...


4 Ways to Use Coffee Grounds in the Garden

Perk up your plants! Learn how an expert says gardeners should use their leftover coffee grounds.