Plant Types & Guides

Looking for complete details about the different types of plants? Finding the perfect plant selection for your garden can be difficult, so you've come to the right place! In this section, you'll find list-based recommendations of plants based on your geography or planting needs. You'll also find plant profiles, container gardening tips, and more.

Pollinator plant growing in southwestern garden.

Plants

15 Pollinator Plants For Southwest Gardens

Are you looking for some pollinator-friendly plants to add to your southwestern garden? In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares her favorite plants that can survive the dry and arid climates of many southwestern states.

Cucumbers growing in garden with yellow flowers

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Cucumber Spacing: How Far Apart Should You Plant Cucumbers?

Not sure how much space your cucumbers need when planted in the garden? These popular vegetables perform best when they aren't crowded. Luckily, there are plenty of options to provide additional space. In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen shares exactly how much space your cucumbers need wh en planted in the garden.

Native Plants for Ohio Gardens

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27 Beautiful Native Plants for Ohio Gardens

Are you looking for some native plants to include in your Ohio garden? There are plenty of different options to choose from, depending on what part of the state you are from. In this article, gardening expert Emily Horn shares her favorite Ohio native plants you can grow this season.

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How to Get Rid of Common Buckthorn

Did you find common buckthorn growing in your yard or near your garden and just want it gone? It can take several years to properly eradicate this plant from your yard, depending on how dense it is. In this article, certified master gardener Liz Jaros shares her top tips for removing common buckthorn from your yard or garden.

Orange Texas Lantana Native Plant Blooming in Garden

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35 Beautiful Native Plants for Texas Gardens

Are you looking for a few native plants to add to your Texas garden this season? Native plants can be beneficial for a variety of reasons, and the state of Texas spans across many different hardiness zones, giving you plenty of different native plants to pick from. In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen shares her favorite native plants for Texas gardens!

Invasive perennial plant with white flowers growing in field

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51 Invasive Perennial Plants to Avoid and What to Plant Instead

When planning out your perennial garden, it's a good idea to avoid invasive species. These plants can take over your garden and cause problems in the ecological balance of your garden. In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen shares the most common invasive plants that gardeners plant, as well as suggestions for what to plant instead.

Ground cover thyme plant growing instead of grass in lawn

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11 Ground Cover Plants That Can Replace Your Grass

Are you looking for a ground cover to add to your garden instead of grass? There are a number of different ground cover plants that can substitute for grass, depending on your climate. In this article, gardening expert Madison Mouldon shares her favorite ground covers that can replace grass, help pollinators, and look fantastic in your garden.

Butterfly on top of native plant in garden

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15 Reasons to Grow Native Plants This Season

Are you thinking of growing some native plants this year? Native plants provide a variety of different benefits to your local ecosystem. In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen shares her favorite reasons why every gardener should add native plants to their garden this season.

Native Plants for Tennessee Gardens

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17 Native Plants For Tennessee Gardens

Are you thinking of adding some native plants to your Tennesee garden? There are many different native plant options, depending on the area of the state you live in. In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen shares some of her faborite native plants for Tennessee garden spaces.

Lush Green Growing Hosta Plant in Garden

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15 Tips For Lush, Beautiful Hosta Plants This Season

Are you thinking about adding some hostas to your garden this season? While they can be a little picky about their growing conditions, these beautiful plants can make the perfect addition to any shade garden. In this article, certified master gardener Laura Elsner shares her top tips for lush, beautiful hostas this season.

Perennial Flower Growing in Minnesota Garden

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21 Flowering Perennial Plants For Minnesota Gardens

Are you looking for a few perennials to add to your Minnesota Garden this spring? There are a number of cold climate perennials you can grow in the land of 10,000 lakes. In this article, certified master gardener Laura Elsener looks at some of her favorite Minnesota-friendly perennial plants.

North Carolina native flower growing in garden

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29 Native Plants For North Carolina Gardens

Live in North Carolina and need a few native plants for your garden this season? There are a number of native plants will thrive, depending on what part of the state you'll be planting them. In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen walks through her favorite native plants for North Carolina gardens!

Native Plant to New York Blooming With Pink Flowers

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21 Native Plants For New York Gardens

Looking for a few native plants to line the beds of your New York garden? There are many different options to choose from, depending on which part of the state you live in. In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen looks at some of her favorite New York native plants!

plants with tiny flowers

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20 Different Plants With Tiny Flowers For Your Garden

Are you looking for some plants with small flowers to add to your garden this season? There are many different types of plants with tiny blooms you can grow, depending on your hardiness zone. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss walks through her favorite plants that have smaller flowers!

North Carolina perennial flower garden in full sun

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21 Popular Perennials For North Carolina Gardens

Are you looking for some perennial plants to grow in your North Carolina Garden this season? With North Carolina's moderate climate, you have plenty of options to choose from! In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen walks through her favorite perennial plants for every North Carolina garden!