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Top 10 Plants You Can't Kill

Tough as nails, but they're pretty, too. Turn your black thumb into a green thumb with our picks for the top 10 plants you can't kill.

16 Invasive Species Sold at Garden Centers You Should Never Buy

These 16 invasive species of plants are commonly sold at garden centers - beware of them and DO NOT buy them from your garden store!

10 Plants that Beat the Heat

Plant these heat-loving, hardy plants that thrive in hot weather. Simply water them once a week to enjoy their blooms all summer long.

10 Trees That Spell Trouble for Your Yard

Mature trees add a lot of value to your property, boosting both your home's price and your quality of life... but only if they are the right trees. When you make an investment in a tree, don’t inadvertently plant something that will become a maintenance headache or the eventual cause of a dispute with your neighbors. To play it safe, keep these 10 trees out of your landscaping plan.

10 Best Plants for Container Gardening

Container gardening continues to be hot. Homeowners like that containers are easy to maintain. Here are 11 of the best plants for container gardening.

Grow your own jungle: easy exotic plants

Tropical gardening is all too often associated with expense and poor results. But choose your plants wisely and you can turn your patch into a slice of verdant jungle, says James Wong

10 Mistakes You Make Buying Plants

Jane Moore. Planting for Butterflies: The Grower's Guide to Creating a Flutter.

Butterflies are brilliant pollinators and add vibrancy and color to the garden. A summer's day wouldn't be the same without the gentle fluttering of delicate wings. They connect us with living and breathing nature and are an essential part of a dynamic ecosystem. However, in the past forty years, these insects, which w

Why nurseries in Senegal leave pricey plants unguarded

How To Choose Plants Wisely at the Nursery

Every once in a while I can't help buying a sad, lonely plant that I think I can rehabilitate, especially if I see the magic word 'sale'. But plants—and seedlings especially—are not like a sad little puppy

Marketing Tips for Growers

Horticultural marketing expert Dr. Bridget Behe offers her advice and insight into the often-tricky topic of marketing plants in an increasingly competitive environment. American Nurseryman: ...

How To Propagate Plants for Beautiful DIY Holiday Gifts (Pistils Nursery Journal)

It’s a fact: everybody loves plants and there’s a plant for everybody. Don’t believe us? Here are a few reasons why indoor plants are amazing. Whether the person you’re thinking of is a beginner or an

How to grow vintage flowers: tips from a plant nursery pro

Our expert shares tips for raising hard-to-grow old-fashioned flowers from seed.

Break the rules and you’ll be a happier grower

You don’t live life as a Victorian when it comes to food, work, travel, so why would you wish to do so in the garden? By James Wong

Planting Design : 10 Things to Consider When Designing With Plants

Take a minute to consider these essential components of planting design that should be applied to EVERY project!

Tips For Planting Your Garden

Chances are, if you haven’t started planting already, you’re at least thinking about getting your hands dirty. We’ve assembled a few tips for you to consider before coming in and picking up your supplies.Plan first and shop later
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What to plant, when to plant

It’s hard to know when to do what in the garden during our fickle Carolina spring. A weekend with temperatures in the 70s might find us enthusiastically planting tender annuals, and the next weeken…

Effects Of Heat Stress On Plants: How To Care For Plants In Hot Weather

When the temps rise above 85 degrees F., many plants will inevitably suffer from ill effects. However, with adequate care, the effects of heat stress on plants can be minimized. Learn more here.

What Plants Should Not Be Planted Together

Gardeners do all they can to keep their plants happy and healthy, but sometimes, no matter what you do, certain plants just don't go together. This article will explain more about these incompatible crops.