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.

If you want home&#x2d;grown herbs but have limited space, consider a hanging herb garden. These inspiring takes on vertical gardening will get you started.

Hanging Herb Gardens Inspiration

If you are looking for a beautiful plant to brighten up your shade garden, you can't go wrong with hostas. There's a variety for every preference.

The 10 Best Hostas for Your Shade Garden

Planning a new landscape for your yard can be overwhelming, so browse these design styles for a bit of inspiration!

Inspiring Landscape Design to Spruce Up Your Yard

When it comes to gardening, potatoes are one of the easiest crops to grow. There are lots of propagation methods for this tasty tuber.

Potato Propagation: Grow More Spuds

It doesn't matter if you get year&#x2d;round heat or frigid winters. Whatever your USDA hardiness zone, there's a variety of orchid for your garden!

Orchids for Every USDA Hardiness Zone

Growing potatoes in containers is simple, fun, and frugal. Indoors or out, you'll have a bountiful harvest with minimal effort!

How to Grow Potatoes in Containers

Mushrooms are the stuff of myth and legend, but they're also a familiar sight and popular food. Let's clear up some common mushroom misconceptions.

Common Misconceptions About Mushrooms

Did you know orchids naturally grow on the trunks of trees? Spruce up your outdoor space by attaching an orchid to your backyard tree.

An orchid

String or thin rope

Fertilizer

A watering can or spray bottle

A ladder (optional)

Scissors

Your Guide to Growing Orchids on Trees

Here are the answers to your questions about growing your own mushrooms right in your home!

Common FAQs About Growing Mushrooms

Mushrooms are delicious on their own and in countless dishes. But some mushrooms found in the U.S. are dangerous if eaten.

Poisonous Mushrooms to Avoid When Foraging

Rid Your Lawn of Unwanted Mushrooms

Get out in nature and forage for mushrooms this year! Just make sure you've studied the basics so you can stay safe out there!