Plant Care Library

Learn how to plant, grow, and care for tough and beautiful Nepeta (Catmint). This guide covers sun needs, drainage, shearing for rebloom, and its appeal to cats and pollinators.

Rhododendron & Azalea Care: Growing Acid-Loving Shrubs

Rhododendron spp.

Learn how to plant, grow, and care for Rhododendrons and Azaleas. This guide covers their crucial need for acidic, well-drained soil, light requirements, pruning, and common issues.

Foxglove (Digitalis) Care: Growing Tall, Toxic Spires

Digitalis spp.

Learn how to plant, grow, and care for stately Foxgloves (Digitalis). This guide covers biennial life cycles, light/soil needs, toxicity warnings, and managing self-seeding.

Buddleja (Butterfly Bush) Care: Attracting Pollinators

Buddleja davidii & hybrids

Learn how to plant, grow, and prune Buddleja (Butterfly Bush). This guide covers sun needs, drainage, deadheading, hard pruning techniques, and its role as a pollinator magnet.

Viola Care: Growing Violets, Pansies, and Violas

Viola spp.

Learn how to plant, grow, and care for cheerful Violas, including Violets, Pansies, and Johnny-Jump-Ups. This guide covers cool-season preferences, light, water, and deadheading.

Aquilegia (Columbine) Care: Growing Graceful Spurs

Aquilegia spp.

Learn how to plant, grow, and care for delicate Aquilegia (Columbine). This guide covers light needs, soil preferences, dealing with leaf miners, and encouraging self-seeding.

Anemone (Windflower) Care: Spring and Fall Bloomers

Anemone spp.

Learn how to plant, grow, and care for Anemones (Windflowers). This guide covers spring-blooming woodland types and fall-blooming Japanese Anemones, focusing on light, soil, and spread.

Veronica (Speedwell) Care: Growing Spiky Blue Flowers

Veronica spp.

Learn how to plant, grow, and care for versatile Veronica (Speedwell). This guide covers common spiked and groundcover types, sun needs, drainage, and deadheading for rebloom.

Lily Care: Growing True Lilies (Lilium)

Lilium spp.

Learn how to plant, grow, and care for true lilies (Lilium). This guide covers different types (Asiatic, Oriental, Trumpet), planting bulbs, staking, and managing lily beetles.

Aster Care: Growing Fall-Blooming Stars

Symphyotrichum spp., Aster spp., Eurybia spp., etc.

Learn how to plant, grow, and care for Asters, the cheerful stars of the fall garden. This guide covers sun needs, preventing mildew, pinching for bushiness, and division.

Poppy Care: Growing Papaver Species

Papaver spp.

Learn how to plant, grow, and care for various Poppies (Papaver). This guide covers Oriental Poppies, Iceland Poppies, and annual field poppies, focusing on sun, drainage, and self-seeding.

Astilbe Care: Growing Feathery Plumes for Shade

Astilbe spp.

High WaterLow Light

Learn how to plant, grow, and care for elegant Astilbes. This guide covers shade and moisture needs, division, and choosing varieties for their feathery flower plumes and attractive foliage.

Phlox Care: Growing Garden Phlox, Creeping Phlox, and More

Phlox spp.

Learn how to plant, grow, and care for versatile Phlox. This guide covers tall Garden Phlox (P. paniculata), groundcover Creeping Phlox (P. subulata), and Woodland Phlox.

Lupine Care: Growing Showy Spires

Lupinus spp.

Learn how to plant, grow, and care for Lupines. This guide covers planting seeds or plants, soil preferences (well-drained!), avoiding transplant shock, and managing common issues.

Hibiscus Care: Growing Tropical and Hardy Varieties

Hibiscus spp.

Learn how to plant, grow, and care for stunning Hibiscus. This guide covers tropical Hibiscus (H. rosa-sinensis) and hardy Hibiscus (H. moscheutos, H. syriacus/Rose of Sharon).

Hardy Geranium (Cranesbill) Care: Growing True Geraniums

Geranium spp.

Learn how to plant, grow, and care for versatile Hardy Geraniums (Cranesbills). This guide covers different types, sun/shade needs, shearing for rebloom, and distinguishing them from Pelargoniums.

Daffodil Care: Planting and Growing Narcissus Bulbs

Narcissus spp.

Learn how to plant, grow, and care for cheerful daffodils (Narcissus). This guide covers bulb planting, bloom care, essential foliage maturation, and naturalizing.

Coreopsis (Tickseed) Care: Growing Cheerful Sun-Lovers

Coreopsis spp.

Learn how to plant, grow, and care for bright and cheerful Coreopsis (Tickseed). This guide covers sun needs, deadheading for continuous bloom, and common perennial and annual types.

Allium Care: Growing Ornamental Onions

Allium spp.

Learn how to plant, grow, and care for striking Alliums (Ornamental Onions). This guide covers planting bulbs, sun needs, drainage, and leaving foliage to mature.

Dianthus Care: Growing Pinks, Carnations, and Sweet William

Dianthus spp.

Learn how to plant, grow, and care for fragrant Dianthus (Pinks, Carnations, Sweet William). This guide covers sun needs, drainage, deadheading for repeat blooms, and common types.

Agastache Care: Growing Hummingbird Mint

Agastache spp.

Learn how to plant, grow, and care for Agastache (Anise Hyssop or Hummingbird Mint). This guide covers sun needs, drainage, pruning, and attracting pollinators with these fragrant perennials.

Hellebore Care: Growing Lenten Rose and Christmas Rose

Helleborus spp.

Moderate WaterLow Light

Learn how to plant, grow, and care for elegant Hellebores (Lenten Rose, Christmas Rose). This guide covers shade tolerance, planting tips, bloom care, and managing common issues.

Echinacea (Coneflower) Care: Growing Vibrant Prairie Natives

Echinacea spp.

Learn how to plant, grow, and care for resilient Echinacea (Coneflowers). This guide covers planting, division, attracting pollinators, and managing common issues for these cheerful perennials.

Hydrangea Care Guide: Growing Gorgeous Blooms

Hydrangea spp.

Learn how to plant, prune, and care for various types of hydrangeas, including Bigleaf, Panicle, Smooth, and Oakleaf varieties, for stunning blooms year after year.

Peony Care Guide: Growing Magnificent Blooms

Paeonia spp.

Learn how to plant, grow, and care for stunning peonies. This guide covers herbaceous, tree, and Itoh peonies, focusing on proper planting depth, support, and avoiding common problems.

Salvia Care Guide: Growing Vibrant Sages for Sun Gardens

Salvia spp.

Discover the diverse world of Salvias (Sages)! This guide covers planting, care, and pruning for popular annual and perennial types known for their colorful flower spikes and pollinator appeal.

Daylily Care Guide: Growing Easy and Prolific Blooms

Hemerocallis spp.

Learn how to plant, grow, and care for versatile and resilient daylilies. This guide covers planting, division, deadheading, and choosing varieties for continuous summer color.

Dahlia Care: Growing Show-Stopping Summer Blooms

Dahlia spp.

Learn how to plant, grow, care for, and store dahlias. This guide covers planting tubers, staking, pinching, and digging/storing for winter to enjoy their spectacular flowers year after year.

Hosta Care Guide: Growing Lush Foliage Plants for Shade

Hosta spp.

Moderate WaterLow Light

Learn how to plant, grow, and care for hostas, the quintessential foliage plants for shade gardens. This guide covers varieties, planting tips, and protecting them from slugs and deer.

Roses: Essential Care Guide for Healthy Plants and Beautiful Blooms

Rosa spp.

Learn how to plant, prune, fertilize, and protect roses from common pests and diseases. This guide covers essential care for hybrid teas, floribundas, climbers, and shrub roses.

Clematis Care: Growing the Queen of Climbers

Clematis spp.

Learn how to plant, prune, and care for beautiful clematis vines. This guide covers different pruning groups, training techniques, and tips for abundant blooms.

Iris Care Guide: Planting and Growing Elegant Blooms

Iris spp.

Discover the beauty and diversity of irises! This guide covers planting bearded, Siberian, and Japanese irises, plus essential care tips for healthy growth and stunning flowers.

Tulips: Spring Bulb Planting and Care Guide

Tulipa spp.

Learn how to plant, grow, and care for vibrant tulips. This guide covers different types, planting techniques for stunning spring displays, and tips for ensuring their return year after year.

Lavender: Complete Growing and Care Guide

Lavandula angustifolia