Butterfly Butterfly Garden Basics

Butterflies add a new level of life to the garden. Understanding these incredible insects’ taste for color, lighting and scent will help you lure them in for seasons of enjoyment.
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Begonia Treat Your Houseplants to a Summer Vacation

Everyone enjoys a summer vacation – so do your houseplants. Follow these simple steps to help your indoor plants get the most out of the great outdoors.
Contain Your Veggies, Unleash the Savings

Cherry tomatoes

Nothing tastes better than freshly picked homegrown produce. Being able to step out your back door to pick a ripe tomato whenever you need one is not only convenient, it’s a smart (and delicious) way to save money. Don’t let limited gardening space stop you from having a homegrown harvest. Produce-rich kitchen gardens grow well in pots, too, and can tastefully dress up a patio, balcony or deck. Growing vegetables in containers is just as easy as nurturing any other container garden – only your end results will be good enough to eat!

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Peppers Add Pepper (to Taste)

Peppers are easy to grow if given the right care and conditions. Plant a few hots, sweets or ornamentals this year and pepper your garden with great taste, as well as beauty.
Coleus Annual Fun With Foliage

You know annuals add great instant color to the garden, but it’s not just thanks to the blooms. Annual foliage plants offer all types of garden wonder. See what beauty unfurls!
Zinnias Grow Back to the Basics

It’s easy to become overwhelmed with outdoor chores. By revisiting some basic gardening rules, we can keep our gardens lush and colorful – and our lives less stressful.