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.

Garden

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

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!

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.

The catalpa tree is an attention&#x2d;grabber that also attracts pollinators with its fragrant blooms. Learn how to grow this pretty backyard favorite.

How to Grow Flowering Catalpa Trees in Your Yard

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

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

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

Algerian ivy is a shade&#x2d;loving climbing plant with a sturdy, woody stem. It is a popular groundcover in many gardens.

How to Grow Algerian Ivy (Hedera Canariensis)

Damianita daisy is a perennial flowering shrub that is drought&#x2d; and disease&#x2d;resistant, with blooms that look like miniature sunflowers.

Damianita Daisy: The Sweetest Mini Sunflower

Succulents are pretty and relatively low maintenance. If you can only picture hens and chicks, these unique species will amaze and delight you.

The Most Beautiful Succulent Varieties

The snowberry shrub has bell&#x2d;shaped flowers through the spring and summer that transform into closely clustered berries throughout fall and winter.

Grow Snowberry in Your Garden This Year

Ranunculus is a favorite among gardeners and florists thanks to their delicate, rose&#x2d;like petals and wide variety of golors.

How to Grow Ranunculus

Magnolias burst with beautiful flowers and are quite disease&#x2d; and pest&#x2d;resistant. Consider adorning your way with this stunning species.

Caring For Your Magnolia Tree

A lot of succulents have similar needs, making them ideal for planting together in a container garden. This step&#x2d;by&#x2d;step guide will tell you how.

Broad, shallow container

A variety of succulents

Cactus potting mix

Gravel

Water

Trowel

Gloves

Drill

Low-pressure hose or watering can

Making Your Own Succulent Container Garden Is Easy

For both seasoned gardeners and curious newbies, pansies offer versatile and easy&#x2d;to&#x2d;manage options that look amazing.