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How to Grow and Care for Marigolds
Marigolds (Tagetes spp.) are popular and easy-to-grow bedding plants. These true annuals come in a variety of sizes and colors, all with robust blooms.| The Spruce
Marigolds (Tagetes spp.) are popular and easy-to-grow bedding plants. These true annuals come in a variety of sizes and colors, all with robust blooms.| The Spruce
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Calendula (Calendula officinalis), also called pot marigold, is an easy-to-grow, cheerful bedding flower that brightens any garden. It is also edible.| The Spruce
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Common yarrow (Achillea millefolium) is a dependable, low-maintenance perennial flower that can become invasive. Learn how to care for yarrow to keep it in check.| The Spruce
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Zinnias are an easy to grow annual flower with bright, colorful blooms in a variety of colors. Learn how to make zinnias bloom again, all summer long.| The Spruce
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Lemon cucumbers (Cucumis sativus 'Lemon') resemble a lemon in shape and color. Read on to learn how to grow and care for this unique variety.| The Spruce
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A pot of fresh cucumbers on your patio or balcony is a great way to keep these summer fruits handy. Here's how to grow them in pots along with a few varieties that do especially well.| The Spruce
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Butterhead lettuce (Lactuca sativa var. capitata) is an easy-to-grow annual leaf vegetable that does best in cool to moderate temperatures.| The Spruce
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No plant gives you as much season-long foliage color as coleus (Plectranthus scutellarioides). Learn to grow these tropical perennials as annuals.| The Spruce
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To successfully grow roses in pots, chose the right types of roses, the right potting soil, and the right containers.| The Spruce
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Flashy zinnias (Zinnia elegans) love hot weather and can handle drought and poor soil. Read on for tips on how to grow these low-maintenance flowers.| The Spruce
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Garden phlox (Phlox paniculata) is a summertime favorite, due to its long-lasting blooms. Read on to learn how to grow it.| The Spruce
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Roses (Rosaceae) are gardening classics, from heirloom varieties to floribundas, and caring for them can be easy. Learn how to grow and care for roses of any kind.| The Spruce
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Lettuce plants (Lactuca sativa) grow easily and quickly. Lettuce is a cool-season plant, but with some tips you can extend the growing season.| The Spruce
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Autumn joy stonecrop (Hylotelephium telephium ‘Autumn Joy’), is an easy-to-grow sedum that looks great blanketing a garden.| The Spruce
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White spots on tomato plant leaves can be caused by various factors. These are the most common causes for white spots on tomato leaves, as well as tips for how to fix them.| The Spruce
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Pruning is not an essential part of growing tomatoes, but it is very easy and can help improve fruit production on indeterminate plants.| The Spruce
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Hydrangeas (Hydrangea spp.) are easy-to-grow shrubs with myriad varieties and colors of blooms. Learn how to care for hydrangeas in the landscape.| The Spruce
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Euphorbia (Euphorbia spp.), also called spurge, is a large genus of plants including many succulents. These hardy plants are excellent for beginners.| The Spruce
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Learn about poinsettia care indoors to keep your plants thriving. Discover tips on flowering, pruning, propagating, and more.| The Spruce
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The genus Rhododendron includes azaleas as well as thousands of evergreen and deciduous shrubs. Learn how to grow and care for these flowering beauties.| The Spruce
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Here is what you want to know about using baking soda safely and effectively in your garden.| The Spruce
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Tomato plants are susceptible to a number of diseases. Find out what's wrong with your crop and how to fix it.| The Spruce
