Marie Iannotti

Cannas (Canna × generalis), or canna lilies, are dramatic, flowering plants with large, banana-like leaves. They make great garden focal points.

Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera x buckleyi) is a popular holiday plant that can be forced into bloom during the winter. Learn how to grow one at home.

Miniature roses (Rosa spp.) are just as beautiful as their full-size counterparts. Use this guide to learn how to grow them in your garden.

Calming, fragrant lavender is easy to cultivate and boasts many uses and benefits. Learn how to grow and maintain the plant with this complete guide.

The hardest thing about growing basil (Ocimum basilicum) is choosing which type to grow. Learn all about basil plant care in containers or in your garden.

Crown of thorns (Euphorbia milii) is a surprisingly ideal houseplant. Learn how to grow this succulent with beautiful, colorful, and prolific flowers.

Hyacinths (Hyacinthus orientalis) are easy to grow. Their beautiful flower spikes provide a sweet fragrance to your garden.

Blanket Flowers (Gaillardia x Grandiflora) bloom non-stop in shades of gold and red. Learn how to grow these drought-tolerant flowers.

Snapdragons (Antirrhinum majus) are cool-season flowers that grow easily in most gardens. They start and end the season with a wild splash of color.

Bleeding hearts (Lamprocapnos spectabilis) are spring-blooming flowers that like shade. Here's how to care for this heart-shaped plant.

Ornamental cabbage and kale (Brassica oleracea) are varieties that have been bred for looks, not flavor. Learn how to grow these colorful annuals.

Bay laurel (Laurus nobilis) is an evergreen with leaves used for cooking. Learn how to grow and care for bay laurel trees and shrubs at home.

To propagate roses from stem cuttings, use non-grafted roses and root them in a potting medium. Follow these steps to propagate roses.

Fungus gnats on your houseplants are a nuisance and can cause damage. Learn how to naturally get rid of gnats in houseplants without killing your plants.

Learn which hostas can handle some sun or even full sun despite being known as shade tolerant plants with this helpful guide.

Hydrangeas will dry on their own, but there are certain methods you can use for better results. Learn how to dry hydrangeas to retain their color.

Lungwort plant (Pulmonaria spp.) is an attractive foliage plant that begins blooming early in the spring. Learn how to grow this shade lover.

Jacob's ladder or Greek valerian (Polemonium caeruleum) is a spring bloomer with clusters of purple or white flowers. Learn how to grow this floral beauty.

There are usually a few green tomatoes left on the plant at the end of the season. Check out these tips for getting green tomatoes to ripen.

Learn how to grow cosmos flowers (Cosmos sulphureus, C. bipinnatus), drought-tolerant annuals that mature quickly and offer bright, abundant blooms.