Maybe you just moved into a new home and would like to grow herbaceous perennials, but don’t know where to begin. Or maybe you have been successful with annuals and are ready to try

Brighten up your yard this season with a hanging wire basket that will add color and dimension to your porch or deck.

Start plants from seed using this simple guide. Learn how to germinate seeds and later transplant them in your garden.

With such cheery colorful leaves, it’s no wonder the poinsettia has become a holiday favorite. Here are some essential tips to help you select, display and care for your plant.

Add texture, movement and height with a mini meadow of ornamental grasses. Here’s all you need to create this easy-care, eco-friendly option.

Give your landscape an affordable boost with outdoor potted plants. The wide range of drought resistant plants available in-store will thrive during summer’s hottest days. Check out this step-by-step for 2 container combinations.

Making your own compost is one of the best things you can do for your garden. Compost is not only an excellent fertilizer and soil amendment but it’s also free. Composting is a natural biological process that converts organic material into humus-like matter that gardeners refer to as “black gold.”

An island plant or flower bed can help create a focal point in the garden that is separate from the rest of your landscape. It adds interest and color to the parts of your property that would otherwise go unnoticed, such as a vast expanse of grass.

Landscape fabric saves you time and energy: It works as a durable barrier against weeds and also lets air, water and nutrients penetrate the garden soil. You’ll also spend less time weeding as landscape fabric acts as a barrier to garden invaders.