In the Pacific Northwest, choosing trees for drought tolerance might be planting for the future, but it doesn’t have to be ...

If you have shady spots, you can grow Kathleen (pink with green-edged leaves), Florida Fantasy (bright pink midvein with white leaf blade), and/or Florida Sunrise (bold red veins surrounded by white ...

If you brought plants inside last fall, they're likely to have become straggly. You can prune them and make new, free plants from the trimmings. Cut back lanky geranium stems. This will encourage them ...

These low-maintenance outdoor plants are hardy and even the toughest garden spaces can't kill them. They can survive harsh weather, poor soil, and drought.

Seed packets look simple, but they often hide key instructions and use confusing jargon. Especially for new gardeners who ...

For all their variation, these seeds share a common trait: They’re native to the Midwest. These species genetically adapted over thousands of years and sustain the region’s ecosystems. That ...

Here's everything you need to know about growing these beginner-friendly bulbs, from how to plant them to how to get them to ...

Brighten your home’s décor and elevate your mood by adding a few flowering plants to your indoor garden. You may be surprised to find a wide array of flowering plants that will bloom when they are ...

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Ponytail Palms stately plants are perfect for gardeners of any skill. They're exceptionally easy, very long lived and incredibly unique. Sometimes known as the Elephant Foot Plant, Beaucarnea ...

Q: I appreciate your podcast and listen to it regularly. Many years ago, I listened to a gardening program in the Twin Cities where they were talking about planting amaryllis in the spring outdoors ...

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