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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

Parsley (Petroselinum crispum) is a culinary herb grown for its pungent, fragrant leaves. There are three main types of parsley: French (curly leaf), Italian (flat-leafed), and Hamburg (grown for its parsnip-like root). If youre planting this biennial herb in your garden, consider adding some companion plants, which bring out the best in each other and … Read more

An article by Travis Key from Lazy Dog Farm Do your garden plants need insect pollinators to produce bountiful harvests? That will depend on what types of vegetables you’re growing. Not all backyard garden vegetables require pollination. Bees and other pollinators are great to have, but they may be limited if you live in an … Read more