Edible Plants

From cherry tomatoes to butternut squash, you can grow a whole cornucopia right in your own backyard — if you know how. The Habitat takes you through the finer points of raising vegetables and fruits in your garden. Your grocery store days could be coming to an end!

Garden

Whether gardening to you is planting flowers, growing vegetables, or pruning shrubs, The Habitat answers all your spade and soil questions!

Ornamental Plants

From flower beds to patio pots to hanging planters, decorative greenery and flowers can spruce up any yard and home and are often easy to care for.

Gardening

Gardening: a chance to get outdoors, dig in the dirt, and grow your own vegetables and flowers. Check out our tips!

Outdoor Living

Whether your yard needs work or is already an oasis, we've got the best patio inspo and firepit plans — we'll help you elevate your time outside.

Landscaping

All the details on how to get rid of backyard pests, prune your shrubs, and choose the best plants for a gorgeous green outdoor space of any size.

Many people include aloe vera juice in their daily diet to boost their overall health.

The Benefits of Aloe Vera Juice

A greenhouse is a great addition to your garden if you have the space. There are plenty of DIY greenhouse ideas to inspire your build.

DIY Greenhouse Ideas for Your Garden

The Rose of Sharon, native to India and eastern Asia, not only thrives during the hottest months of the year, but it also holds up to frigid winters.

Rose of Sharon: A Showy Summer Bloomer

True purple flowers are rare in nature, but that doesn’t mean you’ll have trouble finding a selection to choose from to plant in your garden.

Purple Flowers That Create Eye-Popping Appeal

Lily of the valley isn’t an actual lily — it's part of the asparagus family. Some U.S. regions view it as an invasive species, but it's pretty, too.

Lily of the Valley: A Guide to the Beautiful and Toxic Plant

Growing a tree takes patience and determination. Whether you’re looking for some quick shade or just want faster landscaping, there’s a tree for you.

Fast-Growing Trees for Quick Shade

Chipmunks are cute, but they can quickly become the bane of a home owner's existence. There are plenty of humane ways to keep these pests under control.

Get Rid of Chipmunks With These Humane Repellents

Gardening is a lot of work. Planting a delicious and versatile perennial vegetable like asparagus is one solution to this problem.

Dos and Don'ts When Starting An Asparagus Garden

Ornamental grass is colorful, and easy to care for. There are many popular types, but make sure they're suitable for your climate before planting.

Reinvent Your Garden With Ornamental Grasses

Evergreen shrubs keep your yard vibrant all year with lush hues and foliage. These plants are typically as hardy and low&#x2d;care as they are beautiful.

Enjoy Year-Round Beauty with Evergreen Shrubs

Energetic and vibrantly&#x2d;colored, hummingbirds love a variety of flowers. Make your yard a hummingbird hangout — just plant what they love.

Attract Hummingbirds to Your Garden With These Flowers

Even if you live in a small apartment, there are still plenty of creative ways to exercise your green thumb, including vertical gardening.