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The USDA Hardiness Zone map divides the United States into 13 zones, ranging from Zone 1 (the coldest) to Zone 13 (the warmest). Find out which gardening zones your state covers in this comprehensive table of gardening zones.
It’s tempting to tear out overgrown landscaping in lieu of something new and fresh. But removing mature landscaping can cost you a lot more money and time that you may realize.
Learn more about the differences between perennials, annuals, self-sowing annuals and biennials, so you can choose the right types of flowers and plants for your garden.
I tracked the bloom times of the flowers in my garden for an entire year to come up with this list of very long blooming perennials. I can’t wait to reveal the results.
These 5 steps will take you through the process of drawing a simple garden plan for your home landscape. Learn my simple process for drawing your own garden plan that’s uniquely you.
If you’re struggling to arrange plants, try the blocking method. This is a way to draw your garden plans using a series of shapes and repeating patterns. It’s really fun, too!
Purchasing plants online is a great option to get exactly what you’re looking for. But all online nurseries are not created equal. Here are some of the best online nurseries to shop from as well as the one you need to avoid at all costs.
Is buying live plants online a good option? Are they different from the plants you’ll find at a local nursery? Here’s the pros and cons of ordering outdoor plants online.
Which garden style is right for you? Explore a variety of garden styles (naturalistic, cottage, traditional & more) plus tips for pulling off each look at home.
How to plant a plant into your bare garden for the very first time as a total beginner. The exact steps you need to take to get a plant from its nursery pot into your garden bed without killing it.