Landscaping Guides: Flowering Trees

Tune into Morgan’s, also known as @lifeonwillowcreek, mini makeover to see how she turned the outside of her mudroom into a fresh masterpiece! With a ...

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  Let’s take a look at Michelle’s, otherwise known as @gardensandchickens, garden bed makeover! Located in Zone 7b/8a, Michelle likes to extend her garden by ...

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  Julie Wilson, a.k.a. @gardengirlnyc, knows how to stay grounded despite living in a high-rise. How? With plants, of course! In our final Mini Makeover ...

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  One shiplap plank at a time, do-it-yourself-er Kristen is creating her dream farmhouse (and documenting the whole journey on Instagram @mymidwestdiy). But not all ...

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  This week’s Mini Makeover follows Liana with @lianagardens. As an avid gardener and plant enthusiast in Zone 7, Liana has been upgrading her landscape ...

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If you thought urban gardening was impossible, think again! Julie, also known as @gardengirlnyc, is sharing her stunning NYC rooftop garden in Zone 7b where she ...

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Talk about a Transformation Tuesday! Watch along as Zone 7b home gardener, Alex, from @graycedarhome shares her recent landscape makeover! With a hard-to-mow, weed-filled hillside ...

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Ever wonder what the difference is between a dull landscape and a great one? Well, the secret is in the plant combinations! Mastering colors, textures ...

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Every piece of art starts with a canvas. Think of your yard as a blank canvas ready to design however you wish. It might seem ...

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Now that you have a good understanding of your space and have studied it in detail, the next step is to create your vision. The ...

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Grab your colored pencils! It's time to use your notes and put your design to paper. Don’t stress if you have zero art skills–if you ...

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Now, for the fun part – shopping! When picking out plants, it's very easy to get carried away or overwhelmed by all the options out ...

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Pick up your shovel and let's get to work! Now that you have your plan in place, it’s time to make it a reality. This ...

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You made it! You’ve observed, planned, measured, drawn, made lists and put hard work into your design to make it a reality. We hope you're ...

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This is the third article in our Ask a Master Gardener series. Our resident Master Gardener, Phyllis, is sharing her top tips for planting, landscaping, ...

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This is the first article in our Ask a Master Gardener series. Our resident Master Gardener, Phyllis, will be sharing her top tips for planting, ...

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Pollinators, such as butterflies, birds, moths, and bees, play a crucial role in our ecosystem — they help thousands of flowering plants to reproduce. In ...

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If you're like many gardeners, the spring season may be making you nervous for one reason: the emergence of Brood X cicadas. These periodic bugs ...

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You don't need to be an expert to transform your landscape! In this series, follow along as the Goins family transforms several spots around their ...

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Warm weather means graduation parties, Mother's Day and Father's Day celebrations, backyard cookouts and more. And a well-designed landscape can add beauty to your gatherings ...

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Winter storms can be treacherous for outdoor plants and trees, especially if you live in a warmer climate where plants aren’t accustomed to cold and ...

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As we head into those crisp autumn months, it’s time to plan your garden. And fall landscaping? Super easy. Think about it: Planting your favorite ...

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Curb appeal? It’s a must-have. Though interior upgrades are important, home buyers are even more excited about touring a home that looks inviting on the ...

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Updated: February 2021 If you're an experienced gardener, you're probably eagerly awaiting spring, when the ground thaws and you can start digging (us, too!). But ...

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Low-maintenance trees that flower for months: What’s not to love about the Crape Myrtle? Their blooms, fall foliage and attractive, peeling bark provide year-round interest ...

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Don't be a victim of the unnecessary practice of trimming off the tops of your crape myrtles (also called crepe myrtles) and leaving them bare. ...

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Do you love house plants, indoor fruit trees and large outdoor varieties but find yourself intimidated by their care requirements or ability to thrive? Though ...

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So, garden design, planning, and knowing exactly how to style your landscape can be daunting. You may have areas with excessive sun, shade, water or ...

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There's nothing like a wildlife garden. And even though it's still cold outside, it's never too early to plan your spring and summer landscape! Generally,pollinator ...

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Already over the summer heat and looking forward to the fall season? If so, you've come to the right place. We love summer weather but ...

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Fall planting and garden planning can be daunting: changing temperatures, fluctuations in weather, and the arrival of a new season. But fall can be one ...

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