Funny plant names are more common than you might think, and they're all real. I've always been tickled by names like sausage tree and kangaroo paws be...

Yes, you can absolutely grow shade tolerant fragrant flowers — but you need to pick the right plants for your specific light conditions. I've made the...

Yes, there are perennial sunflowers — and they actually make up the majority of sunflower species native to North America. I know most of us picture t...

Yes, you can absolutely grow a Kilmarnock willow (Salix caprea), also known as the weeping pussy willow, in a pot — and I've done it myself with great...

So, you've got a vine in your garden and you're wondering about those curly little things reaching out — what are tendrils for on vine plants? The sho...

You've spent months nurturing your tomatoes, only to wake up and find them chewed to stubs — I've been there, and it stings. Electric fencing for gard...

You’ve probably seen those stunning underwater landscapes on social media and wondered, “Can I really do that?” The short answer is yes — aquascaping ...

Zinnias as houseplants are a tempting idea — who wouldn’t want those bright, cheery blooms indoors all year? But let me be straight with you: zinnias ...

If you've ever dreamed of growing those towering blue flower spikes in your garden, let me tell you: growing delphiniums from seed is totally doable —...

If you've ever looked at your pothos and thought it looks a little thin and straggly, you're not alone — I've been there too. The answer to pruning po...