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.

Many plants have strange or humorous nicknames they’ve picked up throughout history, often based on their interesting properties.

Weird Plant Names to Up Your Trivia Skills

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

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.

Dazzling Agapanthus Will Transform Your Garden

The lobelia's vibrant purple and red flowers are a summer garden staple. These beautiful bellflowers bring color and wildlife to every flowerbed.

Welcome Color and Wildlife with the Lobelia

The desert rose's wide pink&#x2d;striped flowers and bonzai&#x2d;like trunk make it a favorite among those willing to give it the care and attention it needs.

Growing the Dramatic Desert Rose

The purple heart plant has deep purple foliage and delicate lavender petals. It is drought&#x2d;resistant and an eager spreader, great for groundcover.

Growing the Valorous Purple Heart

While pest control is certainly the most well&#x2d;known merit of the citronella plant, it brings much more to the table than that.

Growing Citronella is More Rewarding Than You Think

Holly shrubs are also available as climbing plants and trees. Many varieties have bright red berries that add interest in the winter months.

Adding Holly to Your Garden and Home

The luffa plant is perhaps best known for the sponges made from it once it matures. When harvested young, it tastes similar to summer squash.