7 Easy-to-Grow Bonsai Tree Types Perfect for Beginners
These bonsai tree types are easy to care for, indoors and outside. They include tough conifers such as juniper and pine, and popular houseplants such as ficus and schefflera.
Trees, Shrubs & Vines
How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Fishtail Palm
Learn how to grow fishtail palm, with its unique fin-shaped leaves and tropical flair. Our guide will teach you how to grow and care for this tree.
7 of the Worst Mistakes to Avoid When Pruning Plants
Pruning plants incorrectly can ruin your trees and shrubs. Get tips for making smarter cuts instead.
14 Perennial Vines to Take Your Garden to New Heights
These beautiful perennial flowering vines and greenery vines come back to your garden every year without needing to be replanted after the winter.
How to Plant and Grow Bamboo Palm
Bamboo palm's deep green foliage adds wonderful depth to a shade garden. It also makes a fantastic houseplant.
How to Plant and Grow Florida Anise
Florida anise is a Southeastern native shrub that is gaining popularity for good reason; it’s an easy-to-grow, shade-loving shrub with year-round garden interest.
How and When to Prune Rhododendrons
Use these tips for pruning rhododendrons to get a burst of fresh foliage and flowers.
6 Must-Know Tips for Pruning Crape Myrtle Trees Correctly
Use these tips on pruning crape myrtle to ensure you trim with precision, enhancing the health and vibrancy of this flowering tree.
9 Must-Know Tips for Pruning Hibiscus Plants
Smart pruning spurs hibiscus plants to unfurl hundreds of eye-catching tropical flowers. These tips will take the guesswork out of pruning.
Tree Girdling Can Kill Your Trees. Here's What to Watch Out For
Tree girdling can kill a tree over time. Know what can cause this common problem and how to avoid it. Plus, how to save a girdled tree from dying.
11 Best Topiary Trees and Shrubs for Your Garden
Regular clipping transforms these easy-to-grow topiary trees and shrubs into mini works of garden art.
What Is an Arborist, and When Do You Need One?
Find out what an arborist is and how to select the best arborist for your tree care needs.
How to Plant and Grow Dutchman’s Pipe
Find key growing tips for Dutchman's pipe, a vigorous native vine that works well to shade an arbor or pergola.
How to Grow Flowering Heathers and Heaths
Easy-to-grow heathers bring year-round color to gardens in almost any climate. Learn how to choose, plant, and care for flowering heathers and heaths.
11 Best Deer-Resistant Shrubs for Avoiding Browsing Damage
No plant is completely safe, but these deer resistant shrubs tend to be low on the menu for hoofed garden visitors.
How to Plant and Grow Indian Hawthorn
Get essential tips on how to grow Indian hawthorn, a flowering evergreen for the full sun garden.
How to Plant and Grow Spirea
Learn to grow spirea, an easy-to-grow diverse group of flowering shrubs, hardy almost everywhere, that comes in a range of sizes, colors, and forms.
How to Plant and Grow Black-Eyed Susan Vine
An old-fashioned favorite, black-eyed Susan vine is beloved for its cheerful yellow blossoms that unfurl with abandon from midsummer until the first frost.
13 Weeping Trees that Will Add Visual Interest to Your Landscape
Weeping trees add interest to a landscape all year long. Instead of growing straight up, their branches gracefully cascade down.
11 Tips for Pruning Japanese Maple Trees
Pruning Japanese maples properly accentuates the form and brilliant autumn color of these statement trees. Find out how and when to prune a Japanese maple tree to help it look its best.