Blythe Copeland

Learn when to plant creeping phlox for the best blooms in zones 3 to 9. Experts share timing tips to ensure vibrant, long-lasting color.

These low-maintenance flowers are easy to grow and easy to care for in a variety of climates, whether you're dealing with full sun and sandy soil or full shade and moist soil.

Wooden or metal framed pergolas are simple structures that add shade to your yard—without interrupting the breeze or blocking the natural light. On roof decks, over patios, next to pools, and above outdoor dining areas, these pergolas make it easy to create pretty, comfortable outdoor spaces you can use all season long.

Knowing how to grow and care for broccoli lets you add this hardy, adaptable vegetable to your garden plan for a summer or fall harvest. With flexible sun requirements, simple watering needs, and low-effort harvesting procedures, broccoli is a healthy, tasty, and easy plant to grow and maintain.

Get ready to eat homegrown produce in just two months.

Plant coneflower in spring or fall, according to your USDA Hardiness Zone, giving new roots time to establish before the stress of summer heat or winter cold. Though native coneflowers adapt to most soils and are easy to grow and maintain, say experts, it's important to plant them in mild spring or autumn temperatures.

Plant coneflowers in the optimal season for long-term blooms.

Grow your own vegetables fast. Discover four root vegetables you can plant in containers right now for a quick, easy harvest.

Do you want to get a rug for your bedroom but don't know where to put it? Here, several experts explain how to place a rug in a bedroom, as well as how to find the right size rug for your space.

The best colors to attract hummingbirds to your backyard are bright hues that stand out from the rest of your landscaping. Birds will see these colors first—whether on plants or décor—and come for a closer look. But encouraging them to come back isn't as easy; make them more frequent visitors with these expert tips.