Plants August 4, 2026
Coleus Height: Care and Growing Guide
Discover how tall coleus grows and which varieties stay compact. Includes height data by series, pruning tips to control size, and US zone recommendations.
Plants
Care guides, plant profiles, and planting advice for every type of American garden.
Plants August 4, 2026
Shrub: Care and Growing Guide
Learn how to choose, plant, and care for shrubs in US gardens. Covers flowering, evergreen, and native shrubs for every USDA zone and garden size.
Plants August 3, 2026
Lilac Tree vs Bush
Lilac trees grow on a single trunk to 30 ft; lilac bushes are multi-stemmed to 15 ft. This guide covers varieties, care, and which to plant.
Plants August 2, 2026
Best Grow Lights
The best grow lights for indoor gardening depend on plant type, space, and budget. This guide compares LED, fluorescent, and HID options for US gardeners.
Plants August 1, 2026
Snapdragons: Care and Growing Guide
Snapdragons thrive in cool US weather and bloom spring through fall in most zones. Learn to grow, deadhead, and overwinter these versatile annuals.
Plants July 31, 2026
Rhaphidophora Tetrasperma Care
Rhaphidophora tetrasperma thrives in bright indirect light in US homes. This guide covers soil, light, watering, propagation, and pests.
Plants July 28, 2026
Perennial Geranium Care Guide
Perennial geraniums (cranesbills) are cold-hardy, long-blooming plants for US gardens. This guide covers varieties, zones, soil, and care by region.
Plants July 25, 2026
Are Snapdragons Perennials
Snapdragons are perennial in USDA Zones 7–11 but are grown as annuals in colder zones. They self-sow freely and often return from seed the next year.
Plants July 25, 2026
Do Calla Lilies Come Back Every Year
Calla lilies come back yearly in Zones 8–10. In Zones 3–7, dig rhizomes after frost, store dry at 50–60°F, and replant next spring for reliable return.
Plants July 24, 2026
Creeping Myrtle: Care and Growing Guide
Creeping myrtle (Vinca minor) spreads 18 inches per year to form a weed-suppressing groundcover. Hardy in USDA Zones 4–9 with minimal care.
Plants July 24, 2026
Full Sun Hydrangea: Best Varieties
Panicle hydrangeas thrive in full sun across USDA Zones 3–9. This guide covers the best varieties, care tips, and how they differ from shade-loving types.
Plants July 24, 2026
Marigold Flowers: Growing Guide
Marigold flowers bloom from late spring to frost. This guide covers French vs African types, deadheading tips, and best varieties for US gardens.
Plants July 23, 2026
Freesia: Care and Growing Guide
Freesia corms planted 2 inches deep in well-drained soil bloom in 10–12 weeks. Grow them in USDA Zones 9–10 year-round, or lift corms in colder US regions.
Plants July 23, 2026
Types of Sage
From culinary to ornamental, sage offers 900+ species for US gardens. This guide covers the most useful types by purpose, hardiness, and growing ease.
Plants July 22, 2026
Are Clematis Perennials?
Clematis are perennials in Zones 3–9, but die-back patterns vary by type. This guide covers hardiness, pruning groups, and spring regrowth expectations.
Plants July 22, 2026
Types of Peonies
Tree, itoh, and herbaceous peonies each bloom differently. This US guide covers every major peony type, bloom times, and variety picks by USDA zone.
Plants July 21, 2026
Low Maintenance Evergreen Shrubs
Low maintenance evergreen shrubs give year-round structure with minimal pruning. Top picks for US gardens by zone, soil type, and sun exposure.
Plants July 20, 2026
Where to Plant Lilac Bushes
The right spot for lilac is full sun with good drainage. This US guide covers siting rules, spacing, zone needs, and soil prep for strong bloom.
Plants July 19, 2026
Dwarf Magnolia Tree
Dwarf magnolia trees top out at 6–15 feet and suit small US yards in Zones 4–9. Covers the best compact varieties, care, and siting for each zone.
Plants July 18, 2026
Chive Flowers: Uses and Care Guide
Chive flowers are edible, mildly flavored, and appear in May and June. Learn how to harvest, use, and deadhead chive flowers in US gardens and kitchens.
Plants July 18, 2026
Peony Supports: A US Guide
Peonies need support before they bloom or stems snap under heavy flowers. Learn which stakes and cages work best in US gardens from Zones 3 through 8.
Plants July 17, 2026
Spider Plant Babies
Spider plant babies, or spiderettes, root in water within 7–14 days. Learn when to cut them, how to pot them up, and why root-bound mothers produce more.
Plants July 15, 2026
Catnip vs Catmint
Catnip (Nepeta cataria) drives cats wild; catmint is the tidier garden plant. Learn how to tell them apart and grow both in US gardens.
Plants July 15, 2026
Teddy Bear Sunflowers
Teddy Bear sunflowers grow 2–3 feet tall with fluffy double blooms in 60–70 days. Plant in containers or beds across USDA Zones 2–11 from seed.
Plants July 14, 2026
Mandevilla Care in Pots
Grow mandevilla in containers with full sun and weekly watering. This guide covers pot selection, fertilizer, overwintering, and pruning for US gardeners.
Plants July 14, 2026
Pink Magnolia Tree
Pink magnolia trees produce large flowers on bare branches before spring leaves emerge. This guide covers the best US varieties, zones, and care tips.
Plants July 14, 2026
Planting Ranunculus: A US Guide
Plant ranunculus corms in fall in Zones 8–10 or early spring in Zones 6–7 for cut-flower blooms. This guide covers timing, soil, pre-soaking, and care.
Plants July 14, 2026
Types of Lilies
Explore the main types of lilies for US gardens: Asiatic, Oriental, trumpet, and more. Covers bloom times, USDA zones, heights, and care requirements.
Plants July 12, 2026
Hydrangeas Care: Seasonal Guide
A complete hydrangeas care calendar for US gardeners—watering schedules, fertilizer timing, mulching, and fixes for the most common problems by USDA zone.
Plants July 12, 2026
Pictures of Flowers
A visual guide to 20 common US garden flowers—identify them by bloom shape, color, leaf type, and season. Covers annuals, perennials, and flowering shrubs.
Plants July 12, 2026
Weeping Pussy Willow
Weeping pussy willow grows in Zones 4–8 with moist soil. This guide covers planting, catkin care, pruning, and siting near water features in US yards.
Plants July 11, 2026
Climbing Roses: Care and Growing Guide
Climbing roses need annual tying, not natural climbing. Learn the best US varieties, support structures, and pruning for zone 5–9 gardens.
Plants July 11, 2026
How Big Do Hydrangeas Get (US Guide)
Hydrangeas grow 3–10 feet tall depending on variety. Compare sizes by type and learn how far to space them for a US home garden.
Plants July 11, 2026
Lily of the Valley Meaning
Lily of the valley symbolizes happiness, purity, and luck in the US. Learn its meaning, history, and how to grow it in USDA Zones 3–8 gardens.
Plants July 9, 2026
Rhododendron Care: Growing Guide
Rhododendrons thrive in Zones 4–8 with acidic soil and dappled shade. Learn planting, fertilizing, pruning, and fixing common US problems in this guide.
Plants July 8, 2026
Air Plants: Care and Growing Guide
Air plants (Tillandsia) need no soil and thrive indoors with bright light and weekly soaking. Complete US care guide for watering, light, and display.
Plants July 8, 2026
Flaming Katy Plant Care
Flaming Katy (Kalanchoe blossfeldiana) blooms for 8 weeks with bright flower clusters. Care tips for US indoor growing, light, watering, and reblooming.
Plants July 7, 2026
Can Begonias Take Full Sun?
Most begonias scorch in afternoon sun. Wax and Dragon Wing begonias tolerate 4 to 6 morning hours. Zone guide with US variety recommendations.
Plants July 7, 2026
Dracaena Plant: Care and Growing Guide
Dracaena plants clean indoor air and tolerate low light, but fluoride in tap water causes brown tips. Learn watering, light, repotting, and toxicity facts.
Plants July 3, 2026
Azalea: Care and Growing Guide
Azaleas thrive across USDA Zones 3–9 with the right soil pH and variety. Covers types, planting, pruning windows, and common failure points to avoid.
Plants July 3, 2026
Fig Tree: Care and Growing Guide
Fig trees grow in USDA Zones 6–11 with some winter protection. Covers varieties, planting, pruning, harvesting, and overwintering in cold US climates.
Plants July 3, 2026
Indoor Plants: Care and Growing Guide
The best indoor plants for US homes thrive with minimal effort. Covers light, water, soil, and the top species that survive real US living conditions.
Plants July 3, 2026
Lily: Care and Growing Guide
True lilies grow in USDA Zones 3–9 from fall-planted bulbs. This US guide covers Asiatic, Oriental, and trumpet types, plus planting, care, and pests.
Plants July 3, 2026
Money Tree Care
Money trees need bright indirect light, infrequent watering, and low-humidity tolerance. This US guide covers care, braiding, and common problems.
Plants July 2, 2026
Amaryllis: Care and Growing Guide
Amaryllis bulbs bloom indoors in 6–8 weeks with minimal care. Learn how to plant, rebloom, and store amaryllis bulbs across every US climate zone.
Plants July 2, 2026
Snake Plant: Care and Growing Guide
Snake plants thrive on neglect in low light with watering every 2–6 weeks. Learn varieties, light needs, toxicity facts, and propagation for US homes.
Plants July 2, 2026
Sunflower: Care and Growing Guide
Sunflowers grow in USDA Zones 2–11 from direct-sown seed and bloom in 60–90 days. Learn varieties, soil prep, watering, and how to grow giant heads.
Plants July 1, 2026
Canna Lily: Care and Growing Guide
Grow canna lilies for bold tropical color in US gardens. This guide covers varieties, planting times, USDA zones, overwintering, and dividing cannas.
Plants July 1, 2026
House Plants: Care Guide
House plants improve indoor air quality and mental wellbeing. This guide covers the 15 best US house plants by light level, watering needs, and pet safety.
Plants July 1, 2026
Lavender: Care and Growing Guide
Lavender needs full sun and sharp drainage in Zones 5–10. This guide covers English and Spanish types, planting, pruning, drying, and US harvesting tips.
Plants June 30, 2026
Mammoth Sunflower: Care Guide
Mammoth sunflowers grow 10–14 feet tall with heads up to 12 inches wide. Sow after last frost in full sun; heads are ready to harvest in 80–95 days.
Plants June 28, 2026
African Violet Care
African violets bloom year-round indoors in US homes. Learn exact watering, light, soil, and fertilizer care to keep these houseplants flowering.
Plants June 28, 2026
Best Soil for Indoor Plants
The best soil for indoor plants depends on the plant type. Learn which mixes work for houseplants, succulents, orchids, and why potting soil matters.
Plants June 27, 2026
Are Begonias Perennials (US Guide)
Begonias are perennials in Zones 9–11 and annuals elsewhere in the US. Learn which types overwinter and how to store tubers for Zone 4–8 gardeners.
Plants June 25, 2026
Cilantro
Cilantro bolts in heat, but the right variety and timing extend your harvest. Grow both fresh leaves and coriander seeds from one easy annual plant.
Plants June 25, 2026
Hosta Varieties
Over 3,000 registered hosta varieties exist. This guide covers the best types by size, color, and sun tolerance for US gardens in Zones 3–9.
Plants June 25, 2026
Indirect Sunlight
Indirect sunlight means no direct rays touch the leaf. Learn what bright, medium, and low light levels mean for US houseplants in every room.
Plants June 25, 2026
Kalanchoe Plant
Kalanchoe is a flowering succulent sold in every US grocery store. Learn watering, light, reblooming, and pet toxicity for lasting color indoors.
Plants June 25, 2026
Petunia
Petunias bloom all summer in every US zone. This guide covers all four types, fertilizing for maximum flowers, and fixing leggy growth mid-season.
Plants June 25, 2026
Snake Plant Light Requirements
Snake plants tolerate low light but grow best in bright indirect light. Learn exactly how much light your snake plant needs and what each window gives.
Plants June 24, 2026
Bromeliad Care: A Growing Guide
Bromeliads bloom for months indoors with almost no care. This guide covers light, watering the cup, producing pups, and triggering rebloom in US homes.
Plants June 24, 2026
Royal Star Magnolia: Care Guide
Royal Star magnolia blooms in early spring before the leaves emerge. This guide covers site selection, frost protection, pruning, and US zone tips.
Plants June 24, 2026
Small Japanese Maple: Care Guide
Dwarf Japanese maples add color without taking over. This guide covers the best varieties under 10 feet, container tips, and USDA zone advice.
Plants June 23, 2026
Morning Glory Flower
Morning glory vines grow fast, bloom all summer, and thrive in US heat. Learn how to plant, train, and manage this classic fast-growing annual vine.
Plants June 23, 2026
Rising Sun Redbud
Rising Sun Redbud offers multi-colored foliage from apricot to gold to green on a compact tree. Learn how to plant and care for it in US gardens.
Plants June 23, 2026
Ruby Slippers Hydrangea
Ruby Slippers oakleaf hydrangea turns from white to deep rose-red in fall. Learn how to plant and care for this compact US native shrub in any zone.
Plants June 23, 2026
Sweet Pea Flower
Sweet pea flowers thrive in cool US springs. Learn how to grow fragrant pink, purple, and white blooms from seed for a full-season display.
Plants June 22, 2026
Philodendron Gloriosum
Philodendron gloriosum is a slow-growing crawling plant with large velvety leaves and white veins. This US care guide covers light, water, and repotting.
Plants June 22, 2026
Skyrocket Juniper
Skyrocket Juniper grows 15 feet tall but only 2 feet wide — a narrow evergreen column for US yards in Zones 4–9. Covers planting, pruning, and care.
Plants June 22, 2026
Tradescantia Nanouk
Tradescantia Nanouk has pink, white, and green variegated leaves on trailing stems. US care guide covers light, water, propagation, and pet safety.
Plants June 21, 2026
Are Hydrangeas Full Sun?
Most hydrangeas need partial shade in hot US climates. Find out which types handle full sun, how many hours work, and zone-by-zone guidance.
Plants June 21, 2026
PJM Rhododendron: Care and Growing Guide
PJM Rhododendron blooms in early spring across USDA Zones 4-8. Covers soil pH, pruning timing, winter care, and how to avoid the most common mistakes.
Plants June 20, 2026
Snake Plant Care
Snake plants survive low light, drought, and neglect. Learn watering, repotting, propagation, and toxicity for this top-selling US houseplant.
Plants June 19, 2026
Geranium: Care and Growing Guide
How to grow geraniums in US gardens: sun, soil, watering, deadheading, and overwintering by USDA zone. Covers annual vs. perennial types.
Plants June 19, 2026
Rose Bush Care
How to care for rose bushes in US gardens: sun, watering, fertilizing, pruning, and disease control by USDA zone. Includes variety comparison table.
Plants June 18, 2026
Autumn Fern: Care and Growing Guide
Autumn fern grows in USDA Zones 5–9, producing copper-red fronds in spring that turn dark green by summer. Learn to plant and care for it.
Plants June 18, 2026
Cosmos Flower: Care and Growing Guide
Cosmos blooms in 7–10 weeks from seed in poor soil with no fertilizer. Learn to direct sow, deadhead, and use it to attract pollinators.
Plants June 18, 2026
Pothos Plant: Care and Growing Guide
Pothos plants thrive in low light and survive neglect, making them the top-selling houseplant in the US. Learn watering, light, propagation, and toxicity.
Plants June 17, 2026
Lavender Companion Plants
Lavender grows best with rosemary, catmint, and echinacea. This US guide lists the best and worst lavender companions by USDA zone, soil, and spacing.
Plants June 17, 2026
Rosemary Plant Care
Rosemary needs full sun and fast-draining soil above all else. US guide covers growing zones, overwintering in cold climates, harvesting, and pruning.
Plants June 16, 2026
Philodendron: Care and Growing Guide
Philodendrons thrive in indirect light; water only when the top 2 inches are dry. US guide covers vining vs. upright types, toxicity, and propagation.
Plants June 15, 2026
Best Plants for Beginners
The 12 best houseplants for beginners in the US — chosen for low water needs, tolerance for low light, and resilience to common mistakes.
Plants June 15, 2026
Cat's Pajamas Plant
Cat's Pajamas catmint grows 15-20 inches tall in Zones 3-8 with blue-violet blooms from May to frost. Covers varieties, care, planting, and growing tips.
Plants June 15, 2026
Hicks Yew: Care and Growing Guide
Hicks yew grows 10-20 feet tall in Zones 4-7 with dense dark green foliage and red berries. Covers planting, pruning, deer pressure, and shade tolerance.
Plants June 15, 2026
Little Lime Hydrangea
Little Lime hydrangea grows 3-5 feet tall in Zones 3-8 with lime blooms turning pink in fall. Covers pruning, care, and US growing tips.
Plants June 14, 2026
Climbing Hydrangea: Care Guide
Climbing hydrangea blooms in June on walls, fences, and trees in Zones 4-8. This guide covers planting, training, pruning, and why it's slow for 2-3 years.
Plants June 14, 2026
Deer Resistant Shrubs
Deer resistant shrubs rated by real browsing pressure across US zones. Covers the top picks for sun and shade, with planting tips and honest ratings.
Plants June 14, 2026
Lilac Bush: Care and Growing Guide
Lilac bush blooms in May for 2-3 weeks in Zones 3-7. Covers the top US varieties, planting, pruning timing, and how to fix no-bloom problems.
Plants June 14, 2026
Moonglow Juniper: Care and Growing Guide
Moonglow juniper grows 10-15 ft tall with silver-blue foliage in Zones 3-9. Covers planting, pruning, deer pressure, and how it compares to Skyrocket.
Plants June 13, 2026
Small Evergreen Shrubs
Small evergreen shrubs hold color and structure through winter in Zones 4–9. This guide covers the top US varieties, spacing, and care requirements.
Plants June 13, 2026
Weigela: Care and Growing Guide
Weigela is a low-maintenance flowering shrub that blooms twice per season in Zones 4–9. This guide covers the best US varieties, pruning tips, and care.
Plants June 12, 2026
Incrediball Hydrangea
Incrediball hydrangea produces dinner-plate blooms on strong stems with little care. A complete US growing guide for Zones 3–9.
Plants June 12, 2026
Spanish Lavender: Care Guide
Spanish lavender (Lavandula stoechas) has distinctive rabbit-ear bracts and thrives in US Zones 7–10. Learn how to plant, prune, and overwinter it.
Plants June 12, 2026
Winter Gem Boxwood
Winter Gem boxwood stays compact and green through Zone 5 winters. Learn how to plant, prune, and protect this evergreen shrub in your yard.
Plants June 11, 2026
Coneflower: Care and Growing Guide
Coneflowers bloom July through September in US gardens with no deadheading required. Learn varieties, care, and uses for pollinators and cut flowers.
Plants June 11, 2026
Dogwood Tree: Care and Growing Guide
Dogwood trees bloom in spring with white or pink flowers across US zones. Learn how to plant, care for, and choose the right dogwood for your yard.
Plants June 11, 2026
Full Sun Flowers for Pots
Full sun flowers for pots need 6–8 hours of direct sun and consistent watering. This guide covers the top 12 US-tested varieties for containers.
Plants June 11, 2026
Honeysuckle: Care and Growing Guide
Honeysuckle vines thrive in US gardens with minimal care. This guide covers the best native species, wildlife value, and US zone performance.
Plants June 10, 2026
Arborvitae: Care and Growing Guide
Arborvitae are fast-growing evergreens for privacy screens and hedges in Zones 3–8. This guide covers varieties, spacing, planting, and US care tips.
Plants June 10, 2026
Blue Arrow Juniper
Blue Arrow juniper grows 12–15 feet tall and just 2 feet wide with silvery-blue foliage. This guide covers planting, care, and US landscape uses.
Plants June 10, 2026
Crimson Queen Japanese Maple
Crimson Queen Japanese maple stays under 10 feet tall with weeping, lacy red foliage. This guide covers care, siting, and growing tips for US gardens.
Plants June 9, 2026
Asiatic Lily: Care and Growing Guide
Asiatic lilies bloom in June–July in USDA Zones 3–9. Covers bulb planting depth, sun needs, deadheading, and why Asiatics are the easiest lily to grow.
Plants June 9, 2026
Azalea Plant: Care and Growing Guide
Azalea plants bloom in spring across USDA Zones 4–9. This guide covers soil pH, pruning timing, variety selection, and why azaleas fail in most US yards.
Plants June 9, 2026
Deer Resistant Annuals
The most deer-resistant annual flowers for US gardens, with Rutgers ratings, regional pressure notes, and annuals that get eaten despite common claims.
Plants June 9, 2026
Low Light Houseplants
The best low light houseplants for US homes, with real foot-candle measurements, which plants tolerate true low light, and what kills them in dark rooms.
Plants June 8, 2026
Easy Plant: Care and Growing Guide
Best easy plants for beginners in US gardens — top low-light houseplants, drought-tolerant perennials, and fail-safe annuals for USDA zones 3–10.
Plants June 8, 2026
Forest Pansy Redbud: Care Guide
Forest Pansy redbud offers heart-shaped purple leaves and magenta spring blooms for Zones 5–9. Learn how to plant, prune, and care for it in US yards.
Plants June 8, 2026
Monstera Adansonii: Growing Guide
Monstera adansonii is the Swiss cheese vine — a trailing houseplant with distinctive leaf holes. This guide covers light, water, soil, and US care tips.
Plants June 8, 2026
New Guinea Impatiens: Growing Guide
New Guinea impatiens bloom all summer in pots and beds across US zones. Covers sun tolerance, watering, feeding, and how to grow SunPatiens varieties.
Plants June 7, 2026
Full Sun Flowers
The best full-sun flowers for US gardens, from heat-proof annuals to long-lived perennials. Includes a zone guide, bloom times, and care tips for each.
Plants June 7, 2026
Pothos: Care and Growing Guide
Pothos thrives in low light and survives neglect, making it the top-selling houseplant in US homes. Covers 7 varieties, watering, propagation, and pests.
Plants June 7, 2026
Types of Flowers
From annuals to perennials and bulbs, this guide covers the main flower types with US growing zones, bloom times, and top varieties for any garden.
Plants June 6, 2026
Hostas: Care and Growing Guide
Hostas are the best shade perennials for US gardens, thriving in Zones 3–9. This guide covers planting, variety selection, slug control, and division.
Plants June 6, 2026
Lavender Plant Care
Lavender thrives in well-drained soil and full sun in US Zones 5–10. Learn to plant, prune, and harvest lavender for fragrance, cooking, and pollinators.
Plants June 6, 2026
Mint Plant Care
Mint grows in US Zones 3–11 but spreads aggressively without containment. Learn to grow, contain, and harvest mint for cooking and pollinators.
Plants June 6, 2026
Oakleaf Hydrangea: Care and Growing Guide
Oakleaf hydrangeas bloom in June and deliver four-season interest: flowers, fall color, and exfoliating bark. Full care guide for US Zones 5–9.
Plants June 5, 2026
Begonia: Care and Growing Guide
Begonias bloom from late spring through fall in full sun to shade. Learn to grow wax, tuberous, and Rex begonias successfully in US gardens and containers.
Plants June 5, 2026
Boxwood: Care and Growing Guide
Boxwoods are the most-planted evergreen shrubs in US gardens. Learn to plant, prune, and protect them from blight and boxwood borer in this care guide.
Plants June 5, 2026
Hellebore: Care and Growing Guide
Hellebores bloom in late winter and early spring in Zones 4–9. Learn to plant, grow, and care for these shade-tolerant perennials in US gardens.
Plants June 5, 2026
Mandevilla Vine: Care and Growing Guide
Mandevilla vines produce tropical trumpet flowers from summer through frost. Learn to grow, train, and overwinter these sun-loving climbers in US gardens.
Plants June 4, 2026
Annuals That Bloom All Summer
These 12 summer annuals bloom from planting to first frost with little deadheading. Tested for heat, humidity, and drought across US climate zones.
Plants June 4, 2026
Dianthus: Care and Growing Guide
Dianthus blooms in spring and fall in Zones 3–9, rewarding gardeners with clove-scented flowers. Learn how to grow, cut back, and overwinter them.
Plants June 4, 2026
Russian Sage: Care and Growing Guide
Russian sage blooms lavender-blue from July through September in Zones 4–9 with minimal water or care. Learn to plant, prune, and use it in US gardens.
Plants June 3, 2026
Green Mountain Boxwood: Growing Guide
Green Mountain boxwood grows 5–6 ft tall in a natural pyramid with almost no pruning. This guide covers zones, spacing, problems, and US care tips.
Plants June 3, 2026
Taylor Juniper: Care and Growing Guide
Taylor juniper reaches 20–30 ft tall and just 3–5 ft wide. This care guide covers planting, spacing, best uses, and growing tips for USDA Zones 3–9.
Plants June 2, 2026
Best Indoor Plants for Air Quality
NASA's Clean Air Study tested 19 plants for removing VOCs indoors. This guide covers which US-available plants work best and how many you actually need.
Plants June 2, 2026
Catmint: Care and Growing Guide
Catmint blooms from late spring through fall in Zones 3–8 with almost no care. This guide covers varieties, planting, cutting back, and US growing tips.
Plants June 2, 2026
Clematis: Care and Growing Guide
Clematis is the most-sold flowering vine in the US, with 300+ species for Zones 3–9. Learn pruning groups, planting depth, and best US varieties here.
Plants June 2, 2026
Lamb's Ear: Care and Growing Guide
Lamb's ear is drought-tolerant, deer-resistant silver ground cover for Zones 4–8. Learn how to grow, divide, and keep it from spreading in US gardens.
Plants June 1, 2026
Evergreen Shrubs: Care and Growing Guide
Evergreen shrubs give US gardens year-round structure in Zones 4–9. This guide covers top varieties, planting, pruning, and privacy screening.
Plants June 1, 2026
Salvia: Care and Growing Guide
Salvia blooms all summer in Zones 4–10 with almost no deadheading. This guide covers perennial and annual types, planting, and care for US gardens.
Plants June 1, 2026
Zinnias: Care and Growing Guide
Zinnias bloom from late June through frost in Zones 3–10 with almost no care. Learn to direct sow, deadhead, and pick the best varieties for US gardens.
Plants May 31, 2026
Bobo Hydrangea: Care and Growing Guide
Bobo hydrangea stays under 3 feet tall and blooms on new wood in Zones 3–8. Learn how to plant, prune, and maintain this compact panicle type.
Plants May 31, 2026
Calla Lily: Care and Growing Guide
Calla lily blooms all summer in Zones 8–10 as a perennial. In colder US zones, plant bulbs in spring and dig them in fall for annual color.
Plants May 31, 2026
Creeping Thyme: Care and Growing Guide
Creeping thyme is a fragrant, drought-tolerant ground cover for Zones 4–9. Learn planting, spacing, and how to keep it dense and blooming in US gardens.
Plants May 31, 2026
Rose of Sharon: Care and Growing Guide
Rose of Sharon blooms July through October in Zones 5–8, filling the late-summer gap when other shrubs have stopped. Learn to plant and prune it.
Plants May 30, 2026
Coleus: Care and Growing Guide
Coleus thrives in shade where few flowering plants survive. This guide covers sun vs. shade performance, pinching for bushy growth, and US zone use.
Plants May 30, 2026
Deer Resistant Perennials
Deer will bypass your garden when you plant the right perennials. Covers 30+ resistant choices by USDA zone, sun exposure, and growing condition.
Plants May 30, 2026
Japanese Maple: Care and Growing
Japanese maples offer striking fall color and graceful form. Learn which variety fits your zone, how to plant, prune, and solve common problems.
Plants May 30, 2026
Lantana: Care and Growing Guide
Lantana thrives in heat and drought where other annuals fail. Covers variety selection, invasive status by state, pruning, and US zone use.
Plants May 30, 2026
Limelight Hydrangea Care Guide
Limelight hydrangea blooms reliably in Zones 3–9 and tolerates full sun. This guide covers pruning timing, size control, and fall color in US gardens.
Plants May 30, 2026
Red Twig Dogwood: Care Guide
Red twig dogwood delivers vivid coral-red stems through the coldest US winters. Learn how to site, plant, prune, and keep the color bright year-round.
Plants May 29, 2026
Blue Point Juniper
Blue Point Juniper is a dense columnar evergreen for full sun in Zones 4–9. Covers planting, spacing, pruning, and deer resistance in US yards.
Plants May 29, 2026
Deer Resistant Flowers
Deer resistant flowers that hold up under real browsing pressure across US zones. Covers annuals, perennials, and plants deer eat despite the claims.
Plants May 28, 2026
Calla Lily Care
Calla lilies grow from rhizomes planted 4 inches deep after last frost. In Zones 8–10 they overwinter in ground; elsewhere dig and store in fall.
Plants May 28, 2026
Flowering Bushes: Care and Growing Guide
The best flowering bushes for US yards bloom spring through fall. This guide covers 20 species by zone, sun, and size with pruning timing for each.
Plants May 28, 2026
Hydrangeas: Care and Growing Guide
Hydrangeas fail to bloom when pruned at the wrong time. This guide covers the 4 main types, pruning timing by zone, and solving common bloom problems.
Plants May 28, 2026
Vinca Flower: Care and Growing Guide
Vinca blooms nonstop from May through frost with zero deadheading needed. It thrives in heat and drought where impatiens and petunias struggle.
Plants May 27, 2026
Full Sun Perennials
Full sun perennials for US gardens, ranked by USDA zone, bloom time, and drought tolerance. Includes a comparison table and zone-by-zone picks.
Plants May 27, 2026
Marigolds: Care and Growing Guide
Marigolds are the easiest annual for US gardens. This guide covers French vs African types, companion planting benefits, and how to get nonstop bloom.
Plants May 27, 2026
Peonies: Care and Growing Guide
Peonies are long-lived garden perennials that bloom once in spring. Planting depth is the top failure point: eyes must sit 1–2 inches below soil surface.
Plants May 26, 2026 13 min read
Coral Bells: A Heuchera Growing Guide
Grow coral bells (Heuchera) for year-round foliage color in shade. Cultivar picks, drainage tips, and a care calendar from a Zone 8a grower.
Plants April 7, 2026 9 min read
Best Spring Perennials to Grow
The top spring-blooming perennials for US gardens, with planting tips, zone compatibility, and care guides. Tested picks for lasting color.