What is Indirect Light for Plants in Your Home?
Help your houseplants thrive by learning the difference between bright indirect light, low light, and other lighting considerations.
How to Grow and Care for a Coffee Plant Indoors
Learn how to grow a coffee plant indoors, including tips on light, humidity, watering, and pot size. This houseplant will add a tropical touch to your home with its glossy green leaves.
New to Perennial Gardening? Try This Beginner Garden Plan for Full Sun
Our low maintenance full sun garden ideas will add color to your yard from spring to fall. Meanwhile, your plants will be easy care and tolerate drought with success.
This Small-Space Shade Garden Plan Provides Three Seasons of Color
Brighten up a spot under a tree with this small-space shade garden plan that brims with color and texture.
15 No-Fuss Garden Plans Filled with Plants That Thrive in Full Sun
Create a sunny, low-maintenance backyard oasis with one of our garden plans you can download for free. We have 15 beautiful options to choose from.
This Corner Garden of Shrubs and Trees Will Look Beautiful Year-Round
This simple plan, which includes trees and shrubs for the corner of your house or patio, offers privacy and plenty of vertical interest.
How to Grow Strawberries in Pots
From the best planters to the best plants, this guide includes everything you need to know to grow strawberries in pots.
10 Best Cilantro Companion Plants
Boost your harvest and keep pests away with these cilantro companion plants.
What Are Microgreens? Learn How to Grow These Superfoods
What are microgreens? Microgreens are easy to grow, even in limited space. Learn more about these superfoods and how to grow them.
How to Plant Grass Seed in 6 Simple Steps
Start a new lawn or fill in bare patches of turf by following this guide on how to plant grass seed. You’ll have a lush lawn in a few weeks.
9 Types of Drought-Tolerant Grass for a Lawn You Don't Need to Water All the Time
Use these types of drought-tolerant grass to ensure your lawn can bounce back from dry conditions without needing irrigation.
Why Your Garden Looks Tired in August, Plus 4 Ways to Refresh It
Gardens often can look worn out in August. Use these tips to perk up your plants and keep your landscape vibrant in late summer.
Gardeners’ World Host Monty Don Says Gardens Can Be the Key to Happiness
Celebrity gardener Monty Don talks with BHG Editor-in-Chief Stephen Orr about finding joy in a changing world through gardening.
What's a Mulching Lawn Mower and Is It Better for Your Grass?
Here's what to know about mulching lawn mowers, including how they work, what to look for when shopping for one, and tips for using these machines effectively.
How to Plant and Grow Papyrus
Find essential tips on growing papyrus, an easy-care water plant that can remain outdoors year-round in a warm climate.
12 Before-and-After Garden Makeovers to Inspire Your Next Project
These clever garden renovation ideas will help you add more interest to your landscape—and make it easier to maintain, too.
The 10 Best Low-Maintenance Perennials for Southern Gardens
The best perennials for southern gardens are low-maintenance and a cinch to grow.
How to Deadhead Roses the Right Way So They Keep Blooming
Understanding how to deadhead roses can make the difference between a healthy and full-blooming plant and one that's less impressive.
Keyhole Gardening Will Super-Charge Your Raised Beds
Keyhole garden beds offer easy access to produce, provide plants with nutrient-rich compost, and use less water. Learn how to create a keyhole garden.
Super Plants for Kentucky Landscapes
Beautiful landscapes start with outstanding plants, and these award-winners are perfectly suited to Kentucky gardens.