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.

Dahlias are a rewarding choice for your summer flower bed. There are countless varieties with stunning blooms that can grow to amazing diameters.

Planting and Growing Dahlias in Your Garden

Fixing a neglected lawn is more work than doing regular maintenance to keep it healthy, so head outside this spring to get a jump on your yard.

Springtime Lawn Tips for Your Yard

Sage is a hardy, easy to grow herb with a lovely appearance and delicious flavor. It's simple to cultivate, propagate, and harvest.

Sage: A Versatile, Easy-to-Grow Herb

Companion planting is a gardening method going back thousands of years that uses the natural properties of one plant to benefit the growth of another!

Game-Changing Companion Planting Combos

Striking colors, delicate fragrance ... bold flavors? Flowering plants add beauty to your garden, but did you know you can also cook with them?

Surprisingly Tasty Flowers for Your Edible Landscape

Don't write parsley off as just a garnish. This versatile, easy&#x2d;to&#x2d;grow herb is packed with nutrients and adds great flavor to a variety of dishes.

Every Gardener Should Grow Parsley

Many gardeners find that their cucumber plants produce more when grown on a trellis than allowed to trail along the ground.

Growing Healthy Cucumbers on a Trellis

Embrace your outdoor area and spend more time there with these creative patio ideas that will help you develop a custom layout you'll love.

Patio Decor Ideas for an Outdoor Haven

Dwarf trees are the perfect solution for limited yard space. This diverse group shows you don't need a 50&#x2d;foot oak to make your green space shine.

Dwarf Tree Species That Stand Tall in Any Yard

Elephant ear plants have gained popularity in recent years as houseplants, and many people enjoy the dramatic flair they can add to indoor spaces.

The Wide World of Elephant Ear Plants

The bright blooms of the calendula plant will brighten up any garden. Also known as pot marigold, these hardy flowers tolerate most growing conditions

Growing the Low-Maintenance, Healthful Calendula

Known for its abundant clusters of bell&#x2d;shaped blossoms and durability in warmer climes, the agapanthus or African lily is a gardener's dream.