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Propagate pear trees with ease using our ultimate guide, and savor the sweet success of home-grown fruit! If you have a beautiful, fruit-bearing pear tree, you may be wondering if you can propagate it to grow more trees. The short answer is yes – with some patience and the right techniques, you can absolutely propagate … Read more

Bonsai trees are miniature trees grown in containers. With proper care these little trees can live for decades or even centuries. However, as the tree grows over time it will eventually outgrow its pot and need to be replanted. Replanting, also known as repotting, is an essential part of caring for a bonsai tree. This … Read more

Dahlias are absolutely stunning in the summer garden with their bright, colorful blooms But when fall arrives, it’s important to know how to properly care for dahlias so they survive the winter and return vigorously next year In this guide. I’ll provide a complete overview of fall dahlia care including Why fall care is crucial … Read more

Every item on this page was hand-picked by a House Beautiful editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Though the days are slowly starting to get longer and the weather has warmed up a bit, we’re not fully out of the woods when it comes to the winter … Read more

If you’ve got a smaller garden (or don’t have room for one!), food growing can seem daunting and inaccessible. However, there are plenty of foods that can grow in bags, like potatoes. If you’ve got a spot that gets a lot of sun (yes, even a patio or balcony will do), you can grow up … Read more

Hostas are known for their use in brightening shady spaces, adding texture and color to challenging spaces in the garden, but did you know there are hostas for full sun?. While hostas in the garden are usually termed “shade-tolerant” plants, meaning they will grow in shade or partial shade, some cultivars actually tolerate partially sunny … Read more

Review general planting guidelines for spring-planted flower bulb varieties. See height, zones, light requirements, planting depth, and spacing at a glance. Spring-planted bulbs are planted in the spring and bloom in the summer. Spring is an exciting time for gardeners. The cold winter months are finally giving way to warmer weather, and it’s time to … Read more

When it comes to flamboyant flowers, few plants can beat the hardy, deciduous peony – the giant blooms can often be the size of dinner plates. There are three types of peony: herbaceous types, which die back to ground level every winter; tree peonies, which are taller and more woody and keep their frame throughout … Read more

Strawberry aphids are a common pest that can wreak havoc on strawberry plants. As sap-sucking insects, they stunt plant growth and spread disease. Left uncontrolled, entire crops can be devastated. Getting rid of strawberry aphids requires diligence and a multi-pronged approach. But with the right techniques, you can protect your strawberries and enjoy a bountiful … Read more

Lettuce is a cool-season vegetable, and in most home gardens, it is planted in the early spring, harvested in late spring to early summer, and then discarded in favor of other vegetables for the middle of the summer. Some gardeners might replant a second crop of lettuce as the days grow cooler in fall, but … Read more